Two Sikkimese philatelists received Sapphire award in "Stampmania 2009"

Singtam: Shital Pradhan and Roshan Prasad from Sikkim received the Sapphire award each at "Stampmania 2009", the First National One Frame Philatelic Exhibition held on 18-20 December 2009, organized by Baroda Philatelic Society, Vadodara. Around 448 philatelists from India participated in the competition. The awards were categorized as Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sapphire, Topaz, and Certificate of Participation.

Shital Pradhan received the award for his theme “Sikkim through Philately” in the ‘Not yet categorized’ category. In contrast, Roshan Prasad received the Sapphire award for his “Cricket – Indian Sub Continent” in the thematic category. Roshan Prasad represented the Sikkim Philatelic Society at Vadodara and received a special award from the organizing committee. Four Philatelists from Sikkim sent their exhibits to the national event. Sumina Parajuli received the Topaz Award, while Deepen Pradhan received the Certificate of Participation.

It is an honour for our young budding philatelist from our state to compete at the national level in philatelic competitions and receive an award. This achievement shall encourage our Sikkim Philatelic Society too, said Ganesh Pradhan, President of Sikkim Philatelic Society. Sikkim Philatelic Society congratulates each of them for their success, he further added.

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