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Skills for Change announced New Pioneers Awards recipients

Written by Press Release Thursday, 21 January 2010 10:22

The New Pioneers Awards (NPA), presented by Skills for Change, showcases the outstanding contributions made by immigrants and refugees within the Greater Toronto Area as a public educational event. Today, the New Pioneers Awards (NPA) has become one of the GTA’s landmark celebrations. Sometimes referred to as the “Oscars of Diversity”, the NPA is a unique event that positively and publicly acknowledges newcomers and their achievements across 6 award categories including; Arts, Community Service, Entrepreneurship, Science and Technology, Youth and Skills for Change Graduate.

“Years ago, Skills for Change realized the need to raise public awareness and recognition about the amazing contributions made by immigrants and refugees to our communities, but most importantly, recognition that’s initiated at the grass roots level of our community” explains Jane Cullingworth, Skills for Change’s Executive Director. “We are proud of the fact that the NPA truly is a community driven event whereby members of the community nominate worthy candidates and community volunteers conduct the selection process. Then we all come together at the NPA awards event to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of immigrants and refugees who now call Canada their home.”

The 2010 New Pioneers Awards recipients are:

  • Arts: Ms. Joan Butterfield
  • Community Service: Mr. Antonius Jamal Clarke
  • Entrepreneurship: Mr. Sam Bouji
  • Science & Technology: Dr. Jamal Deen
  • Skills for Change Graduate: Ms. Tsering Dolma
  • Youth: Mr. Karar Jafar

On February 25 Skills for Change will host the 18th Annual New Pioneers Awards Gala at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel with an expected audience of 500, comprised of all three levels of government, senior representatives from the corporate sector, community leaders and the media. For details on the New Pioneers Awards recipients and for ticket information, please visit our website at www.skillsforchange.org/npa