Nominations for DARPAN's 9th Extraordinary Achievement Awards are now closed.
Deadline to submit a nomination was August 31, 2018
Taking place September 14, 2018, at Aria Banquet and Convention Centre in Surrey, the Red Carpet rolls out at 6 pm and will welcome more than 900 people comprising of Vancouver’s top social and business elite in the South Asian community.
Recognized as the pre-eminent South Asian event-of-the-year, the spectacular Awards gala will honour ten remarkable individuals within the South Asian community who embody the spirit of community and believe in giving back through their own avenues in an effort to build society. Previous winners include:
• Dr. Narinder Kapany, known as the “Father of Fibre Optics” for his scientific contributions that led to the creation of the internet, lasers, and medical imaging
• Ajay Bhatt, co-founder of the USB
• Harjit Sajjan, Canada’s Minister of National Defence
• Pranav Mistry, Global Vice President of Research of Samsung
• Ravi Singh, Founder of Khalsa Aid Foundation
• Manjit Minhas, co-founder of Minhas Breweries & Distillery
Awards categories are:
ARTISTIC VISIONARY - extraordinary achievement as a South Asian in the field of art
INDUSTRY MARVEL - extraordinary achievements of a South Asian within an industry
COMMUNITY CRUSADER - extraordinary achievement of a South Asian as a leader who is giving back to the South Asian community
CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT - extraordinary achievement of a South Asian entrepreneur
BREAKING BARRIERS - extraordinary achievement of a South Asian who is breaking a new barrier and achieving a milestone
ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY - extraordinary achievement of a South Asian in many charitable ventures
HERITAGE DEFENDER - extraordinary achievement of a South Asian in overcoming adversity to represent South Asians
SPIRIT OF SPORT - extraordinary achievement of a South Asian athlete
YOUNG WONDER - extraordinary achievement of a South Asian young person in academia and community initiatives
INTERNATIONAL SENSATION - extraordinary achievement of a South Asian on a global scale
The event features an influential keynote speaker, local celebrities, sensational entertainment, a glamourous fashion showcase. If you think you or someone you know rightfully deserves this title, log on to www.darpanmagazine.com to drop in a nomination.
