There is no dearth of eminent personalities, philanthropists and social reformers in Sood Biradari who distinguished themselves in various fields and achieved excellence. We are proud of our ancestry.   SOOD RATTAN Award instituted by Sood Sabha, Chandigarh in 1989 is in fact  dedicated to all the noble and illustrious members of Biradari who will   always inspire us to serve the Society. The Sabha confers this Award keeping in view their role in the Society and also involvement in the activities of the Sabha.

1989	Sh.Harish Sood	General Secretary of the Sabha from 1983 to 1989. Dynamic and visionary, he nurtured the idea that the Sabha should have its own Bhawan. He gave new dimensions to its activities and as a result   of his untiring efforts  the Sabha has Bhawans at Chandigarh and Panchkula. He was also  the Secretary of Sarvdeshik Sood Sabha. He will be always remembered for his services to the Biradari. His untimely death on20.7.1989 left a deep void.
1990	Sh.Dharam Inder Sood	He served Sood Sabha with great devotion in various capacities  and became its President in 1986. Earlier he remained General Secretary from 1977 to 1982. He was amiable, social and earned admiration of all with his qualities of head and heart. Born on 25.12.1928 at Dar-es-Salaam ( East Africa ) he shifted to India in 1971 and settled at Chandigarh. He was the Vice President of Sarvdeshik Sood Sabha, Chairman, Sood Sabha and Vice Chairman, Sood Sewa Bhawan Trust. On 9 th Nov., 1988 ( Diwali –Day ), he left this mortal world.
1991	Sh. Brahm Dutt Sood	The leading light of Sood Biradari who was associated with Sarvdeshik Sood Sabha for over four decades and became its President in 1985. He was a staunch Arya Samaji and worked hard for eradication of social evils. He was also the Secretary of Dayanand Dalit Uddhar Sabha, Ambala and was also associated with various social organizations. He also took keen interest in the activities of Sood Sabha, Chandigarh.
1992	Sh. Mela Ram Sood	An eminent and distinguished   personality  of Shimla and  Himachal Pradesh. Throughout his life, he remained associated with a number of social and welfare organizations to serve the Society and earned great admiration. Sh. Mela Ram Ji worked in close association with R.B. Mohan Lal in completing various social projects like Garli Hospital, Sarai, Waterworks Scheme and also constructed Sood Anglo Sanskrit High School at Garli (HP) in the memory of his father Lala Bholu Mal. Took keen interest in independence movement and remained in touch with great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Dr.Rajender Prasad  and others during their visit to Shimla who used to  stayed with L. Mela Ram ji
1993	Dr. Des Raj Bowry	Founder Member and Honorary Chairman of Sood Association, London ( U.K. ).  Sh. Bowry played great role in establishing and organizing Sood Association in UK. He also donated liberally to various social organizations and for a number of years organized Eye Camp in his native village in Punjab .  He took keen interest in the activities of Sood Sabha, Chandigarh and was made Chief Patron.
1994	Dr. Mukand Lal Sood	Philanthropist and   distinguished Physician, Dr. Mukand Lal Sood, born at Vill: Ambota (HP) was a great humanist. He was an eminent member of the biradari. He retired from Ripon Hospital Shimla in 1963 and after that dedicated his life to serve the Society. He regularly organized medical camps at his village Ambota (HP) where medicines were given free. He donated liberally to various Institutions including Sood Sabha, Chandigarh for the construction of a multipurpose Hall at Sood Bhawan, Panchkula.
1995	Shri Bishamber Lal Sood	Well known philanthropist Shri Bishamber Lal Sood of Delhi was founder member of   Charitable Trust which  was established in the memory of his only daughter  Dr. Madhu Sood who died at the young age of 27. Through this Trust, Sh. Bishamber Lal Sood started several welfare activities to help the poor and   widows.
1996	Dr. Kirpa Ram Sood	A real Gem of Sood Biradari, Dr. Kirpa Ram Sood will always be remembered not only in Shimla but elsewhere also for his social activities. He was associated with several social organizations viz. Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Hindi Pracharni Sabha, IMA and was President   of Managing Committee of SD High School, Amb. He donated liberally to various organizations who were doing charitable activities for the Society and also established a Trust named "Dr. Kirpa Ram Gayatri Devi Charitable Trust".   He gave full support to Sood Sabha, Chandigarh for construction of Sood Bhawan, Chandigarh.
1997	Sh. Madan Mohan Sood	The main architect of Sood Sabha, Chandigarh, Sh. Madan Mohan Sood took initiative to hold first meeting of some prominent members of biradari at his residence in Chandigarh in Nov. 1958 where the historic decision to form Sood Sabha was taken. He was made the first General Secretary of the Sabha   which post he held till 1976. A visionary, prolific writer and a good orator, he undertook the strenuous job of  researching the origin of Soods and presented the most valuable book to the biradari – ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF SOODS which was published by Sood Sabha, Chandigarh. The book is widely referred to while debating the origins of the Community.
1998	Sh. Bhag Mal Sood	He will always be remembered for his devotion and dedicated services rendered to Sood Sabha, Chandigarh since its inception. Sh.Bhag Mal Sood served the Sabha in various capacities and remained Vice President for several years. In 1984 he  became  President. When the Sabha decided to construct Sood Bhawan at Chandigarh, he not only actively supported the idea but also helped in collecting funds for this Project. He was a noble, helpful and a source of great inspiration for the younger members of the Sabha. He was deeply religious and believed in action and motivated his entire family to come forward and serve the Society.
2000	Sh. Des Raj Kashyap	One of the founder members  of Sood Sabha, Chandigarh, Shri Des Raj Kashyap remained associated with the Sabaha till he breathed his last   on 6..1.2005. He advocated publication of Sood Sandesh for regular communication with the biradari. He was also associated with Sarvdeshik Sood Sabha as General Secretary. He was the Chief Patron of the Sabha and rendered valuable services as advisor to strengthen the organization.
2001	Sh. Jagdish Ram Doegar	Sh. Doegar was honoured for his devotion and life long service to the Biradari. He was one of the founder member of Sood Sabha Chandigarh. He became its President and remained so from 1977 to 1983 and then made the Patron.   He was also the General Secretary of Sarvdeshik Sood Sabha when All India Sood Conference was held at Chandigarh which was a grand success. He regularly gave financial assistance to the poor widows and students.   He was the Secretary of Petrol Dealers Association Chandigarh and remained associated with it for over 20 years.   An epitome of love, kindness and generosity, he served the biradari through out his life.
2002	Sh. Manohar Lal Mohindra	Born atVill: Jodhpur near Barnala (Pb.) Sh. Manohar Lal Mohindra settled in Assam where he owned several   Tea gardens. He served the biradari by making liberal and regular  donations to Sood Sabha Chandigarh towards several projects viz. Stipend for the poor students, financial help to the widows and construction of Sood Bhawan. During his life time, he never allowed Sood Sabha to publish anything about the donations made by him   as he believed that he was a humble servant of the Almighty and only followed HIS orders. A noble soul indeed.
2003	Sh.Jishan Lal Kuthiala	A prominent member of the biradari Shri Jishan Lal Kuthiala continued to serve the society   in accordance with the rich  traditions set by his ancestors – a well known Kuthiala Family of Himachal Pradesh. He was associated with several social organizations which were involved in charitable activities.
2004	Lala Amar Chand Sood	He is an eminent member of the Biradari and one of the founder members of Sood Sabha, Shimla and now its PATRON. He was a well known Advocate   at High Court, HP and for a number of years was elected President of Bar Association, HP. He has also been honoured by Himachal Govt. for his services. He has been associated with several religious and social organizations.
2005	Sh.Kulbhushan Bowry	Born at Nairobi ( East Africa ), Shri Bowry decided to come to   India rather than migrating to UK and  started his  business in Bangalore. There he associated himself with social organizations   and made regularly contributions for charitable activities. When Sood Sabha, Chandigarh decided to   open a Charitable Diagnostic Laboratory at Sood Bhawan he motivated the Sabha to start this noble Project and made liberal donation for it. He is a true Arya Samaji and maintains low profile. He believes in "what you sow, so shall you reap".
2006	Sh. Hardyal Doegar	A well known philanthropist, Sh. Hardyal Doegar belongs to the prominent Doegar Family of Himachal Pradesh and followed the glorious traditions of the family to serve the biradari. Though settled in Delhi, he took keen interest in the activities of Sood Sabha Chandigarh and donated regularly for   helping  poor students and widows. He remained associated with several social and charitable organizations. He was a   guide to the younger generation and motivated them to spare some thoughts for the Society  by rendering selfless service.
2007	Dr. Bhushan Sood	Dr. Bhushan Sood was a Dental Surgeon at Panchkula before going to Canada.   He takes keen interest in biradari activities and  has set up a chapter of the Sood community in North America titled " Sood Sabha of North America." He took intiative to  organize annual meetings of the community residing in Canada and America.   Dr.Bhushan takes keen interest in the history of Soods and its origin and plans to  enlighten the Sood Cumminity living abroad about the glorious past and rich traditions of the community so that they feel proud of its ancestory.    He is associated with  many professional and social organizations and is also President of CanIn Multicultural Association, based at Mississauga, Canada