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Nominations OPEN for DARPAN's Extraordinary Achievement Awards 2017

Darpan News Desk, 17 May, 2017 11:09 AM

    The nominations for the much-awaited 8th Annual DARPAN Extraordinary Achievement Awards are now open.

    Visit To Nominate: NOMINATE A SOUTHASIAN GEM

     

    Taking place September 15, 2017, at Aria Banquet and Convention Centre in Surrey, the Red Carpet rolls out at 6 pm and will welcome more than 700 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:

     

    • Nira Arora, Beat 94.5FM

    • 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

     

    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.

     

    DARPAN publishes a bi-monthly South Asian lifestyle magazine called ‘Darpan’, a luxury South Asian wedding magazine called ‘Traditions’, and produces the DARPAN Extraordinary Achievement Awards.

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