Darpan Insta Class shares more on a new lectureship and scholarship at the University of Victoria which will support students and honour the memory of Dave Barrett, former premier of British Columbia.
Chris Horbachewski, the University’s Vice-President external relations joined Darpan's social media host Ish Sharma on the significance of this announcement.
Dhaliwal's most notable undertaking was his founding of the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society (VIBC), an organization dedicated to the exploration of music and dance from the Punjabi region of India and Pakistan.
A long-time supporter of UBC and many important charitable causes in B.C., Varshney’s philanthropy is evident in his remarkable service to the community over the past 25 years. He has been in the venture capital business since 1985, and during this period has been a director and/or officer of many North American public companies.
As an active member of several business organizations, including previous appointments to the Fraser Health Authority Board of Directors and British Columbia Premier's Asia Pacific Trade Council, and as a strong supporter of community involvement, Bubber is committed to mentoring his peers in the business world.
Anita Huberman serves as the CEO of Surrey Board of Trade and her inspiring story is a testament to what one can achieve through hard work and determination.
Deputy Chief Rai began his career with the VPD in 1990, working for eight years as a frontline patrol constable in District 3, with duties that included field training and mentoring new police officers. He also drew on his cultural background to work extensively, at the street level, with the District’s ethnically diverse communities.
Wally Oppal former BC Attorney General, BC Supreme Court Judge, and Minister of Multiculturalism shares his experience on winning the Darpan Award. RBC Darpan Awards Nominations are closing soon! Visit our website to nominate someone extraordinary today!