Darpan Magazine\'s 2nd Annual Extraordinary Achievement Awards Highlights 
 

On Friday, September 30, 2011, DARPAN Magazine will produce its second annual DARPAN Magazine’s Extraordinary Achievement Awards Night. The evening promises to be an unforgettable event with guest appearances, entertainment, and of course glamour. Officially title sponsored by Canadian Western Bank, the event will be an inspiring and unique effort that intends to honour ordinary South Asian individuals accomplishing extraordinary achievements.
Narayanan Krishnan: Top 10 in CNN Heroes 2010
The nights Keynote Speaker, Narayanan Krishnan epitomizes that – “Action starts with the individual, and a bunch of small actions by one person can make a big impact. When you combine the actions of many passionate individuals working together the results can be monumental.”

Extraordinary Achievement Awards
Each of the honourees will embody the spirit of the DARPAN Magazine mission:  When individuals are empowered to succeed, the community as a whole prospers. With that help, DARPAN Magazine is creating opportunities to showcase the very best of our community, highlighting topics, and prompting discussion.
This year, we are re-engineering pop Sociologist, Malcolm Gladwell’s concept that ‘little changes can have big effects’. In his highly acclaimed book, “Tipping Point” – his premise focuses on when small numbers of people start behaving differently, that behaviour can ripple outward until a critical mass or “tipping point” is reached, and ultimately work to change the world. We believe Gladwell’s thesis that ideas, products, messages and behaviours “spread” can be metaphorically applied to South Asians and the Extraordinary Achievement Awards. In fact as the author discusses in length three particular types of people, we are casting a wider net and perhaps even extending the philosophy to our ten respective Extraordinary Achievement Awardees categories.

While we can’t reveal the recipients or specific details yet surrounding our second annual DARPAN Magazine Extraordinary Achievement Awards, (we like an element of surprise) we are grateful to all those who nominated a potential recipient.

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This year’s categories are as follows:

•    CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT | Honouring the extraordinary achievement of a South Asian entrepreneur
•    YOUNG WONDER| Honouring the extraordinary achievement of a South Asian young person in academia and community initiatives

•    INDUSTRY MARVEL | Honouring the extraordinary achievements of a South Asian within an industry

•    COMMUNITY CRUSADER | Honouring the extraordinary achievement of a South Asian as a leader who is giving back to the South Asian community

•    BREAKING BARRIERS | Honouring the extraordinary achievement of a South Asian who is breaking barriers

•    ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY| Honouring the extraordinary achievement of a South Asian in many charitable ventures

•    HERITAGE DEFENDER| Honouring the extraordinary achievement of a South Asian in overcoming adversity to represent South Asians

•    SPIRIT OF SPORT | Honouring the extraordinary achievement of a South Asian athlete

•    INTERNATIONAL SENSATION | Honouring the extraordinary achievement of a South Asian on a global scale

•    ARTISTIC VISIONARY | Honouring the extraordinary achievement as a South Asian in the field of art

ABOUT DARPAN MAGAZINE
Launched in 2004, DARPAN Magazine is the premiere South Asian magazine – providing definitive coverage of the fastest –growing minority in Canada – South Asians. DARPAN’s pages offer a targeted yet provocative approach that leads to creating a reflection and voice that resonates style and culture. DARPAN is the only publication that speaks to all sides of South Asians. With its unique and powerful design, creative photographers, and an array of exceptional writers, DARPAN reaches thousands of South Asians bi-monthly by DARPAN Publications Ltd. To find out more, please visit www.darpanmagazine.com.

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