DARPAN's Extraordinary Achievement Awards 2018 Are Almost Here!

 

 

 

Taking place September 14, 2018, at Aria Banquet and Convention Centre in Surrey, the Red Carpet rolls out at 6 pm and will welcome more than 900 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:

 

 

 

 

• 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

 

• Ravi Singh, Founder of Khalsa Aid Foundation

 

• Manjit Minhas, co-founder of Minhas Breweries & Distillery

 

 

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.

 

 

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!