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Nomination for DARPAN Extraordinary Achievement Awards 2022 are now open

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 03 Aug, 2022 09:46 AM

Nomination for DARPAN Extraordinary Achievement Awards 2022 are now open.

DARPAN is excited to announce its 12th Annual DARPAN Extraordinary Achievement Awards which is set to take place on October 7, 2022, in Surrey. We come together to celebrate the achievements and extraordinary people of the South Asian community. DARPAN’s Extraordinary Achievement Awards is now recognised as one of the most sought-after events of the year where we aim to bring the movers and shakers of the community together, under one roof.

With Royal Bank of Canada as the presenting sponsor and the support of other valuable and esteemed sponsors, institutions, organisations and individuals, we bring this event to reality, every year. Team Darpan is passionately working towards hosting our esteemed guests and celebrating the community.

This year, ten renowned individuals from the South Asian community will be honoured for their monumental and remarkable achievements in their respective fields. By awarding them the prestigious DARPAN Extraordinary Achievement Award, we celebrate and applaud their great contribution to Canadian society and encourage the spirit of the South Asian community. With over 700 people which includes the top social and business elite in the South Asian community as well as Vancouver’s dignitaries in attendance, this is going to be a night to remember and celebrate extraordinary achievements.

We are glad to announce that the nominations for this year’s DARPAN’s Extraordinary Achievement Awards are now open DARPAN Awards 2022 will take place at Aria Banquet and Convention Centre in Surrey on October 7th, 2022.

If you know someone who deserves this award due to their monumental contribution, nominate them and get him/her closer to being recognised.

To nominate, click on the link below.

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