The Banyan Tree Award is named for the National Tree of India… Its unique linked roots and branches symbolize unity and represent the interconnectedness of peoples, cultures, and economies around the globe. Presented annually by the Passage to India Board of Directors and Easterseals Central Illinois, award selection criteria include:
· Promoting greater understanding and appreciation of Asian-Indian Culture
· Fostering International Goodwill
· Creating innovative solutions to complex problems
· Modeling the time-honored spirit of philanthropy; and
· Exhibiting Visionary Leadership
2024 Award Recipients
Jayshree Ullal CEO and President Arista Networks
Upen and Dr. Mythily Varanasi
Past Recipients
2023 Sanjay Poonen
2022 Dr. Raj Soin
2021 Raj Subramaniam
2020 Rajiv L. Gupta & Dr. Mehmood Khan
2019 Dr. Norman Bourlag
2018 Rami Kadri & Jai Shekhawat
2017 Ashok Trivedi
2016 Vish Mishra & Arun Nayar
2015 Desh Deshpande & Sam Pitroda
2014 Vijay Govindrajan
2013 Sanjay Khosla
