CIF holds an annual Annual Award and Gala Dinner, to recognize excellence and celebrate achievement in the Global Indian Diaspora. As part of the Gala dinner, we present the "Global Indian Award" to a recipient who has demonstrated global leadership, vision and professional excellence, which has made all of us of Indian origin extremely proud of our heritage. This award is presented annually.

CIF recognizes the Global Indian's journey that led to being the main catalyst for the transformation of India into a global economy today. India's emergence, from the backwaters of global economy to its frontline is generating aspirations for the future. The award celebrates the contribution such individuals who "made it happen". This award is named the "CIF Chanchlani Global Indian Award".