On Tuesday the 28th June 2016, Ms. Sruthi Elizabeth Vinu, Daughter of Dr Vinu Thomas and Mrs Nisha Vinu Thomas received an award from HH The Catholicose of the East and Supreme Head of Malankara Orthodox Church for scoring the highest marks from Dubai Saint Thomas Cathedral Parish, in the Science stream, of the 12th Grade CBSE Examination 2015-2016..
Dr. Vinu Thomas is the President of St Gregorios Orthodox Society (SGOS), Dubai Chapter and Co-ordinator of Dubai Orthodox Medical Fellowship and member of Saint Johns Orthodox Church,South Paravoor,Ernakulam,Kerala