Awardees and Rotary representatives at the fourteenth Vocational Award Programme

14th Vocational Award Programme

Activity date: 17 March 2025

At its 14th Vocational Award Programme on 17 March 2025, the Rotary Club of Patan recognised Dr. Rabindra Bhakta Timala and Ms. Sirjana (Sizzu) Oli for their professional contributions and service.

Dr. Timala, a Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, was honoured for contributions to cardiac surgery in Nepal, particularly paediatric valve repair. Ms. Oli, a YouTuber and blogger with a forestry background, was recognised for sharing remote Nepal through trekking, solo travel and social causes.

Each awardee received a token of appreciation and NPR 25,000. Rtn. Prakash R. Regmi coordinated the event with Rtns. Rabendra R. Pandey and Nirmal K. Pradhanang. Assistant Governor Rtn. Suresh Acharya attended as Chief Guest. The programme celebrated ethical professional service, with coverage reported through Kantipur Online.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.