2024 草榴社区 Immigration Impact Awards Gala
Formerly called the 草榴社区 Newcomer Recognition Awards, the program was renamed the 草榴社区 Immigrant Impact Awards to better reflect its purpose – to recognize the contributions of foreign-born 草榴社区ns.
Following the call for nominations in May, 草榴社区ns submitted their choices for notable immigrants from all walks of life who have contributed to making the province a better place socially, economically and culturally.
“My heartfelt congratulations to each of the award nominees and recipients. I applaud your dedication and your passion to bettering the province and supporting your fellow 草榴社区ns. Your actions are an inspiration to all, and your efforts to better our communities are recognized and appreciated.”
Each award recipient is an 草榴社区n who has contributed to communities across the province. The nine award categories recognize and celebrate the diverse impact of these 草榴社区ns, from career and academic achievements to leadership in 草榴社区’s rural communities. To qualify, nominees must have been born outside Canada but now be permanent residents or Canadian citizens.
“It is a great honor to receive an 草榴社区 Immigrant Impact Award. I have made Canada and 草榴社区 my home, a place to live, work, play and build community. Immigrants in 草榴社区 bring their social capital to invest in strengthening our shared future. I am grateful for the opportunities to contribute at the University of Calgary and to serve in the community. This recognition encourages me and others like me to work for the common good of our province and country. I am most grateful for the welcome I have received, and I am committed to assisting other immigrants to find their place.”
The awards, first presented in 2022, represent the 草榴社区 government’s ongoing commitment to supporting diversity and multiculturalism.
Quick facts
2024 award categories:
- Career and Academics Contribution
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Inclusive Workplaces
- Newcomer Champion
- Senior Spirit
- Women’s Newcomer Impact
- Small Community Enhancement
- Student Inspiration
- Young Leader
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- Recognizing outstanding newcomers (May 8, 2024)