On June 13, 2019, Mohan Gyawali, a great Nepali American Community Leader, was one of the honorees at the 111th Gala dinner jointly hosted by the Ridgewood Democratic Club and New York State Assembly Member Hon. Catherine Nolan. Others who were also recognized for their outstanding service included Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, labor leaders and community activists Hector Figueroa, Joseph Geiger, Michael J. Palladino, Breeana Mulligan, Thomas C. Goodhart, and Melissa Orlando.

Mr. Gyawali received Community Service Award from the Ridgewood Democratic Club, Proclamation from the NYS State Assembly member Nolan and New York City Council Citation from Council Member Donovan Richards in recognition of his outstanding service to the Nepali American communities in New York and beyond. Assemblywoman Nolan, former New York City Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley, and Governor Andrew Cuomo’s staff representative Mr. Hersh K. Parekh spoke very highly of Mr. Gyawali’s contributions to strengthening local communities in New York. Among other accomplishments of Mr. Gyawali, they especially highlighted his leadership and Nepali American community members’ collective advocacy that resulted in New York State Department of Motor Vehicles offering the written test for driving license in Nepali language.

Mr. Gyawali, a business entrepreneur, is also the President of the Himalayan Democratic Club and the Rotary Club of New York “Queens.” He is a dedicated and inspiring journalist who has been serving to the Nepali community for quite a long time.

This was indeed a very proud occasion for Nepali Americans. Mr. Gaywali highly appreciated his friends and supports and all Nepalese society. At this occasion, Mohan expressed his gratitude to his community.