Close X
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
ADVT 
National

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.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    B.C. Heads To Polls May 9; NDP, Greens Challenge Four-Term Liberal Dynasty

    B.C. Heads To Polls May 9; NDP, Greens Challenge Four-Term Liberal Dynasty
    VICTORIA — The British Columbian election pits a battle-tested Liberal dynasty against a gloves-off New Democratic Party fixated on shaking its loser mantle, while the upstart Green party pushes for a political breakthrough.

    B.C. Heads To Polls May 9; NDP, Greens Challenge Four-Term Liberal Dynasty

    WATCH: Nikki Haley Booed Over Russia Answer

    WATCH: Nikki Haley Booed Over Russia Answer
    As she was answering questions during the session titled 'Trump's Diplomat: Nikki Haley' moderated by MSNBC anchor Greta Van Susteren, Haley was booed and heckled on several occasions.

    WATCH: Nikki Haley Booed Over Russia Answer

    Culturally Insensitive Totem Pole To Be Replaced In Kitimat, B.C.

    Culturally Insensitive Totem Pole To Be Replaced In Kitimat, B.C.
      The current totem pole in Centennial Park is reaching the end of its life, but Haisla First Nation master carver Sammy Robinson says the pole wasn't carved according to the their customs.

    Culturally Insensitive Totem Pole To Be Replaced In Kitimat, B.C.

    Vancouver Police Use DNA To Crack Decade-Old Break-And-Enter Cases

    Vancouver Police Use DNA To Crack Decade-Old Break-And-Enter Cases
      Police say they have linked at least 11 residential break-and-enters on the city's west side between 2005 and 2016.

    Vancouver Police Use DNA To Crack Decade-Old Break-And-Enter Cases

    Aerospace Giants Boeing, JetBlue Invest In Indian-Origin's Startup

    Aerospace Giants Boeing, JetBlue Invest In Indian-Origin's Startup
    A hybrid electric aircraft startup founded by an Indian-origin entrepreneur has received investments from aerospace giants Boeing and JetBlue owing to its goal to develop alternative propulsion aircraft.

    Aerospace Giants Boeing, JetBlue Invest In Indian-Origin's Startup

    Vancouver, Get Set For Another Exciting Season of Bard on the Beach!

    Vancouver, Get Set For Another Exciting Season of Bard on the Beach!
    The stages are set for another terrific summer, featuring four classic Shakespeare plays plus a short-run contemporary drama. Together they transport audiences from a mythical past to modern-day Venice and contemporary Vancouver.

    Vancouver, Get Set For Another Exciting Season of Bard on the Beach!