The Governor Lt. Gen.(Rtd.) M M Lakhera, PVSM, AVSM,VSM, presided over the Awards Distribution Ceremony of the 'Hindi Diamond Jubilee National Award' at the Durbar Hall of the Raj Bhawan, Aizawl. The Awards instituted by the Universal Hindi Communications Centre (UHCC) as a part of the year long Hindi Diamond Jubilee celebrations were given away by the Governor to 18 people who have made significant contributions to the society and  to the  growth and propagation of Hindi in Mizoram. The following is a list of the Awardees:

Foremost Reformer of Education Award  - Dr. R.Lalthangliana, MLA;
Foremost Protagonist of Mizo Culture Award-Pu PC Zoram Sangliana,  Minister, Art & Culture,  
Pride of Nation Award -  Pu Lalduhawma, MLA
Great  Idol of Humanity Award -  Pu Rosiamngheta,Former President  Chanmari Village Council  
Mother India Award - Prof. CE Jeeni, Head of Deptt.Linguistic; CIH-New Delhi
Excellent Hindi Propagation Most outstanding Award  -   Pu Dohmingthanga, Principal, MICE
Great Hindi Leadership Award  -  Pu C.Darlianthanga, President, MMSHTA
Most Outstanding Lifetime Hindi Service Award -  C.Kamlova President, MHPS
Excellent Hindi Service Award -  Mark Vanlalthlana, Principal, CHSC; Lunglei
Excellent Hindi Propagator Award  - Pu PB Lalbiakliana, Principal, MHVK
Great Ideal Mother Award -  Pi Lianziki Tochhawng,Housemistress, Chhinga Veng
Pride of India Award - Pi Vanlalruati, (L)Prominent Artiste, the Award was recieved by her brother Pu Vanhmingliana on her behalf
Excellent Hindi Propagandist Award - Louis Hauhnar, Chairman, Board of LH Institute.
Excellent Ideal Woman Award  - Pi Lalthlamuani (Muantei),Famous Humourist,Khamrang,
Excellent Hindi Companion Award -  Pi Lalengzami (Maengi), Headmistress, Paradise Hindi  Academy  
Excellent Music Acheivement Award -  Sri Gunu Gharti Lyricist & Musician Thuampui
Excellent Hindi Friendship Award -  Pu John PC Rema, Gen. Secy., Mizoram Hindi Prachar Sabha(MHPS)  
Excellent Hindi Brotherhood Award -  Pu Samuel Lalmalsawma, Jt.Secy., MHPS

The Governor was presented the Foremost Father of Hindi Award by Pi Buangi Sailo, on behalf of UHCC. The Governor also inagurated the website www.lhhindi.com