DARPAN’s Extraordinary Achievement Awards 2021 Nominate Now
Darpan News Desk Darpan, 27 Jul, 2021
The nominations for the much-awaited 11th Annual DARPAN Extraordinary Achievement Awards are now open.
Taking place on Oct 15, 2021, at Aria Banquet and Convention Centre in Surrey, the Red Carpet rolls out at 6 pm and will welcome more than 500 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.
CLICK ON THE 10 CATEGORIES BELOW TO NOMINATE:-
This year's categories are as follows:
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
Dr. Sakena Yacoobi founded AIL in 1995 to provide teacher training to Afghan women, to support education for boys and girls, and to provide health education to women and children. Under Dr. Yacoobi’s leadership, AIL has established itself as a groundbreaking, visionary organization which works at the grassroots level.
This spectacular red carpet event took place at Aria Convention Centre in Surrey on September 13. With over 700 guests in attendance, this black-tie affair commenced at 6 p.m. in the backdrop of glamour and grandeur.
This year is special for DARPAN Awards as not only is it the 10th Anniversary of the event but it marks 10 successful years honouring and encouraging the contributions of the South Asian community.
DARPAN Magazine, hosted its 9th Annual Awards in the company of esteemed social, business and political elites. This spectacular red carpet event took place at Aria Convention Centre in Surrey on September 14.
Afroz Shah is an India-based environmentalist and lawyer who is leading the environmental movement in the city and tackling plastic pollution and other harmful concerns one step at a time.
