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Business acumen & social work recognised nationally

Domnick Mendes more popularly known as Dom, former president of Chandor Club was honoured at the national level when he was conferred the ‘Karmaveer Chakra’ Bronze award for being not only a businessman of repute but also for the social work he has been doing for the years.

The Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship award is instituted by ICONGO along with the UN and were conferred on the winners at a function held at Shiv Nadar School in Faridabad in November 2023.

Domnick was conferred the award because through his business he has generated employment to quite a number of people and also his contribution in social, cultural and sports activities.

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Domnick is the proprietor of Dom Engineers & Contractors, Mendes Shutters & Automations, which he successfully manages with his two brothers Douglas and Derick. Besides, they also have Mendes Real Estate and Resort Paloma de Goa.

Domnick’s leadership abilities were on full display as he successfully completed the building of Chandor Club premises as the president, which premises have today emerged as owner’s pride and neighbours envy having a grand hall, spacious meeting hall, a gymnasium, swimming pool and a bar too.

Besides having served as President of Chandor Club, Domnick is also an active member of Ganv Bhavancho Ekvott, Mount Youth Association and St. Joseph’s Ex Students’ Association and involved in various social and cultural activities in the village.

In fact, he was  the co-convener of the informal organisation formed by residents of the twin villages of Chandor-Cavorim and Guirdolim to cancel the State Highway No. 8 that was passing through their village and stating that he is the driving force in organising the two-day revelry during the Feast of Epiphany organised by Mount Youth Association would not be far from the truth.

His philanthropic efforts also involve helping individuals going through difficult times besides supporting activities promoted education and providing healthcare. Of special interest to him are environmental issues and hence he associates with any movement aimed at protecting and preserving the environment.

Sports also hold a special place in Domnick’s heart, as he represented Goa twice in football — Goa School Nationals and Goa University team — which won the national title .

He also played volleyball, table-tennis, badminton, carrom, slow cycle race , slow scooter race. Besides promoting various tournaments, he also sponsors local sports teams and tournaments and is a strong advocate for developing sports infrastructure in the neighbourhood.

Domnick aims at making a lasting impact on the world around him through his activities and hopes that his efforts will inspire others to create a positive change in the world.

While stating that he was honoured to receive the award, he said it had also humbled him as his dedication has been recognised when he did not expect such a thing and did only what he felt was the right thing to do.