As a social responsibility, Salt Trading Corporation has established “Hem Bahadur Mall Memorial Award” in 2060 B.S.  in the memory of founder president late Hem Bahadur Malla to recognize his contribution to the organization. This is a national-level award that has been conducted (including the selection criteria, selection process) by the Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN).  The illegibility for the award is for individuals and organizations who have made enormous contribution to the nation with core focus on national interest in any one of these sector - industrial, financial, administrative, management, social service, public affairs, public health, public distribution system, general consumer interest sector and other direct public related services. This award includes a certificate of merit and an amount of NRS. 1,00,000. The national personalities who have received this award are:

1) Dr. Kedar Bhakta Mathema (year 2060 B.S.), (2) Mrs. Chandani Joshi (Year 2061 B.S.) (3) Dr. Bhagwan Koirala (Year 2062 B.S.) (4) Dr. Bimal Koirala (Year 2063 B.S.) (5) Mr. Mahabir Pun (Year 2064 B.S.) (6) Mrs. Ambica Shrestha (Year 2065 B.S.)