Friday, 12 September 2025, the heritage Marble Palace, Kolkata hosted a memorable Joint RFM & Vocational Excellence Awards evening. The program began with Aarti at the Jagannatha Temple at 6:15 PM, followed by the formal meeting and awards ceremony from 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM, and concluded with a fellowship dinner serving authentic vegetarian Bengali cuisine. The evening honoured three distinguished professionals for their outstanding contributions: Dr. Rakesh Rajput, Orthopaedic Surgeon, for excellence in advanced orthopaedic care. Dr. Mrinalendu Das, Cardiothoracic Surgeon & Humanitarian, for exceptional medical service and social impact. Mr. Sarbajit Rakshit, IBM Master Inventor, for innovation and leadership in technology. Rotarians and spouses joined in celebrating their achievements, reinforcing Rotary’s commitment to recognising vocational excellence and inspiring service above self.