Eleven outstanding New Yorkers were celebrated at the NYC Community Impact Awards 2025 in Queens for their exceptional contributions across six key fields: Media, Law, Education, Health, Business, and Community Services. The honorees, representing all five boroughs, were recognized for their dedication to uplifting the city through leadership, innovation, and service.
Among the standout honorees, Paulitha Pasala from India, who resides in New York, made history by receiving three prestigious awards across multiple categories, leaving a lasting impression with her powerful words of encouragement and hope. Pasala was recognized for her exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to uplifting others. Her Awards included: Healthcare Heroes Award – Professional Excellence in Patient Care & Outstanding Pharmacist Award (Presented by Payless Staffing & Rx Management Inc.); Business Heroes Award – Reformer & Forward Ladies Award (Presented by the South Asian Community Center); and Woman Empowerment Heroes Award – Woman of Power & Community Impact Award (Presented by Voice of Woman Empowerment).
