Model-choreographer Shahadat Hossain Sumon was honoured for his contribution to choreography at the 13th NRB Awards 2023, recently held at the Queen's Palace in Queens, New York, in the US.

The award ceremony was held on December 3, organised by Show Time Music, to honour the contributions of those who have made significant contributions in various fields, including art, literature, culture, and commerce in the Diaspora, according to a press release.

About 50 awardees from diverse backgrounds who have contributed to various professions, including artists, journalists, musicians, businessmen, doctors, and lawyers, were honoured and felicitated at the event.

Sumon is a successful model and choreographer in Bangladesh. The award was handed over to him by popular actress Moushumi.

Sumon was born in Sonai-muri Upazila in Noakhali. After finishing high school, he came to Dhaka and got involved with modelling.

In 2006, he officially joined the profession through the popular entertainment programme Sapta-Dinga.

He joined Skyler Modelling School in New York for higher knowledge to learn about the use of lights, stage design, music tracks, and occasional themes in choreography. He worked on several events at five-star hotels and different venues in Dhaka and Chattogram. He also participated in various domestic and foreign fashion shows.

Mousumi, Show Time's leader, Alamgir Khan Alam, artist Moin Chowdhury, and other dignitaries were present at the Show Time music event.

The cultural programme included dances by actress and model Pia Bipasha and her troupe and performances by emerging young Bangladeshi singers based in New York.