Shahnaz Husain received the prestigious Leonardo Da Vinci Diamond award and the World Medal of Freedom for iconic achievement in the field of Ayurveda at the World Forum, 2009 held in Washington DC by International Biographical Centre and American Biographical Institute. The intent of the World Forum is to provide a forum where individuals can share talents and ideals. Each delegate will be considered an ambassador representing his or her own country. Shahnaz Husain is the Beauty Ambassador representing India’s heritage – Ayurveda, science of Life. Delegates are encouraged to participate in the World Forum programme by chairing a symposium or perhaps giving a lecture. There will be well-known speakers from the area to address plenary sessions but it is the discussion symposiums led by these ambassadors that prove to be the most enlightening for all.

The Leonardo Da Vinci Diamond, an award named after the illustrious painter and universal genius Leonardo da Vinci, is intended to acknowledge, show gratitude and reward individuals who have been distinguished in their respective fields and whose works contributed to the advancement of society, be it local or international.

The International Biographical Center has been compiling and publishing the achievements of prominent people worldwide for more than 40 years, and the Da Vinci Diamond is its latest initiative.

In the past, recipients of these prestigious awards include Shabaviz Publications director Farideh Khalatbari of Iran, Well known Ethiopian artist, the Honourable Maître Artiste World Laureate Afewerk Tekle to name a few.

Dr. Joseph Isaac, former president of Indian Dental Association, President of Gambia - Yahya Jammeh, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan - Benazir Bhutto and Chief Minister of Sikkim - Dr Pawan Chamling have been awarded the World Medal of Freedom and other awards in the past by the American Biographical Institute for outstanding achievement in respective fields. World Medal of freedom is given to those remarkable individuals whose deeds inspire others and are acknowledged globally.