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WATCH: A message from Darpan's presenting sponsor RBC with Regional President Martin Thibodeau

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 17 Sep, 2025 02:15 PM

RBC is the presenting sponsor for fifth year in a row and we are looking forward to showcasing the much talked about event-The Darpan Extraordinary Achievement Awards.

Regional President of RBC, Martin Thibodeau, shares a message on being the presenting sponsor for the Darpan Awards 2025.

DARPAN is excited to announce the landmark edition of the awards- the 15th Annual DARPAN Extraordinary Achievement Awards which is all set to take place on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Aria Convention Centre, Surrey . We come together to celebrate the achievements and extraordinary people of the South Asian community.

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