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Nita Ambani receives AAPI humanitarian award in Florida
Reliance Foundation chair also received Tampa's Key to the City for philanthropic and humanitarian contributions.
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Staff Reporter - Sat, 04, Jul 2026
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Nita M. Ambani receiving the award. / Reliance Foundation
Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita M. Ambani received the AAPI Humanitarian Award at a ceremony in Tampa, Florida, hosted by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). She was recognized for her contributions to healthcare, education, sports, culture and community development, as well as her humanitarian work through the Reliance Foundation.
At the ceremony, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor also presented Ambani with the Key to the City of Tampa, one of the highest civic honors bestowed by the city. The symbolic recognition is awarded to individuals whose contributions have made a meaningful impact on society and signifies the city's welcome and distinction.
Our Founder and Chairperson Mrs. Nita Ambani received the AAPI Humanitarian Award in Tampa, Florida, presented by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. The award recognizes her extraordinary contributions to healthcare, education, sport, culture, community… pic.twitter.com/QNKnHkoklM
— Reliance Foundation (@ril_foundation) July 3, 2026
The AAPI Humanitarian Award recognizes Ambani's work in advancing social welfare and her commitment to serving communities through the Reliance Foundation. The foundation has led initiatives in healthcare, education, rural transformation, women's empowerment, disaster response, sports development and the preservation of India's arts and cultural heritage.
Accepting the award, Ambani thanked those involved in the foundation's work and dedicated the recognition to its team.
“I accept AAPI Humanitarian Award with humility and deep gratitude. Humanitarian work is never achieved by one person alone. Behind that person is a dedicated and sincere team,” she said.
She emphasized that humanitarian work depends on collective effort.
“Service is always carried by many hands, hands that heal, hands that teach, hands that comfort, hands that arrive before dawn and leave long after the world has gone to sleep.”
“Hands that don’t count hours of work, but measure the difference they can make to another life. So today, I receive this honour on behalf of the entire Reliance Foundation family.”
Ambani also described the foundation's guiding philosophy.
“At Reliance Foundation, our guiding philosophy is very simple. We care. We care about our people, we care about India, we care about our planet.”
During her remarks, Ambani praised the Indian American community for preserving Indian heritage while contributing to American society. She also acknowledged physicians of Indian origin for earning respect across the United States through their professional excellence and dedication to patient care.
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin is one of the largest organizations representing physicians of Indian origin in the United States. The organization has recognized individuals over the years for their contributions to society and public service.
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