Innocent Hearts Celebrates Academic Excellence at LEAP Awards 2026; Felicitates Meritorious Students

Jalandhar, November 7, 2026: Under the aegis of DISHA – an initiative run and managed by the Bowry Memorial Educational and Medical Trust, the Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony, LEAP (Leadership Excellence in Academic Performance) Awards 2026, was organised at Innocent Hearts School, Green Model Town, Jalandhar, to recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of students. Meritorious students from all five campuses of Innocent Hearts School—Green Model Town, Loharan, Cantt.-Jandiala Road, Noorpur Road and Kapurthala Road—were felicitated for their exemplary academic performance.

Padma Shri Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, Member of Rajya Sabha, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended by distinguished dignitaries of the Bowry Memorial Educational and Medical Trust, including Dr. Romesh Sood (President), Dr. Anup Bowry (Chairman, Innocent Hearts Group), Dr. Chander Bowry (Director Medical Services), Sandeep Jain (Trustee) and K.K. Sareen (Finance Advisor), along with Dinesh Aggarwal, a renowned entrepreneur.  The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest and other distinguished dignitaries, followed by a soulful Mantranjali presentation by students of the Green Model Town and Loharan campuses. Dr. Palak Gupta Bowry (Director CSR) highlighted the commendable work undertaken by the Bowry Memorial Educational and Medical Trust under its DISHA initiative. She emphasised the Trust's continuous efforts towards educational excellence, social welfare and the holistic development of students. The Chief Guest and other distinguished dignitaries honoured meritorious students who secured 90% and above in the CBSE Classes X and XII Board Examinations, with special recognition accorded to those who achieved 95% and above. Scholarships were also awarded to deserving students. Students who demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the academic session in academics, co-curricular activities and other fields were felicitated for their achievements. In fond remembrance of Late Kamlesh Bowry, Founder Director of Innocent Hearts, and in loving memory of Archit Aggarwal and Dhruv Aggarwal , the prestigious 'Student of the Year' Award, comprising a cash prize of ₹5,100 and a trophy, was presented to Ridhima Dhamija of the Loharan campus in recognition of her outstanding achievements. Also, the efforts, devotion and dedication of Shreya Vasdev of Green Model Town and Akshita of the Noorpur Road campus in school activities and towards the school community were also recognised by honouring them with the Mementos.

The ceremony was further enlivened by a series of vibrant cultural performances. An energetic Bhangra performance by students of the Noorpur Road campus enthralled the audience. The spectacular cultural presentation, 'Yugantar – Adharam Se Dharam Ki Aur', depicted the triumph of righteousness over evil through captivating dance and dramatic performances. Adding a special charm to the occasion, Geetanjali, an alumna of Innocent Hearts and a participant in the popular dance reality show Dance India Dance, mesmerised the audience with her performance on the song 'Jhumka Gira Re'.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Padma Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal congratulated the achievers and appreciated their dedication and hard work. He applauded the efforts of Innocent Hearts in promoting quality education and providing opportunities for the holistic development of children. He encouraged students to continue striving for excellence while upholding strong moral values and a sense of responsibility towards society.
As a token of respect and gratitude, the Chief Guest was presented with a memento. Dr. Dheeraj Banati (Deputy Director - Expansions) expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Guest for his inspiring words and valuable guidance.

The esteemed members of the Innocent Hearts management, including Dr. Rohan (Deputy Director Medical Services), Shally (Executive Director – Schools & HR), Aradhana  (Executive Director – Colleges), and Dr. Aastha (Young Minds Cultural and Life Skills Mentor), also graced the occasion.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, followed by the exchange of warm Diwali greetings, bringing the memorable celebration to a graceful close.