The Quiet Force of Sikh Australians and the Power of Service

SBS Spice stepped into a night of big wins and even bigger pride at the Australian Sikh Awards of Excellence 2026. Across eight categories, Sikh Australians were celebrated for building businesses, advancing agriculture, serving communities, excelling in sport and the arts, and uplifting women and young people. With the community contributing an estimated $15.5 billion to Australia, Bali Padda, Maneet Singh, Bijinder Dugal OAM, Amar Singh and Stephen Kamper reflected on the value behind it all: seva, or selfless service. Listen now, on SBS Spice.

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