Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Award
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Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Award is an annual campaign that recognizes outstanding immigrants who "have come to Canada and have made a positive difference living in the country". First launched by Canadian Immigrant
in 2009, the program takes place online, and nominations are open to all Canadians. The program is divided into three phases: nominations, voting, and winners announcements. At the start of each year, Canadian Immigrant invites nominations based on a variety of criteria, which range from contribution to community to professional accomplishments. The award is open to immigrants from all walks of life, be it a community advocate or volunteer, a successful entrepreneur or a cultural icon. A judging panel composed of, leaders who work within the immigrant or ethnic communities determine the shortlist on which the public vote. The winners are featured online and in a special issue each June. Past winners include VANOC CEO John Furlong
, CBC
news anchor Ian Hanomansing
, Canada's 26th Governor General Adrienne Clarkson
. and Indo-Canadian Entrepreneur/Philanthropist Aditya Jha
Canadian Immigrant (magazine)
Canadian Immigrant is a free monthly magazine and daily website for newcomers to Canada. The properties are owned by Torstar, and are currently published by Star Media Group, with print distribution throughout the Greater Vancouver and Toronto areas....
in 2009, the program takes place online, and nominations are open to all Canadians. The program is divided into three phases: nominations, voting, and winners announcements. At the start of each year, Canadian Immigrant invites nominations based on a variety of criteria, which range from contribution to community to professional accomplishments. The award is open to immigrants from all walks of life, be it a community advocate or volunteer, a successful entrepreneur or a cultural icon. A judging panel composed of, leaders who work within the immigrant or ethnic communities determine the shortlist on which the public vote. The winners are featured online and in a special issue each June. Past winners include VANOC CEO John Furlong
John Furlong (Canadian)
John Furlong, O.C, O.B.C was the President and Chief Executive Officer of VANOC which oversaw the preparation and execution of the 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics Games...
, CBC
CBC News
CBC News is the department within the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation responsible for the news gathering and production of news programs on CBC television, radio and online services...
news anchor Ian Hanomansing
Ian Hanomansing
Ian Hanomansing is a Canadian television journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation . He currently reports for CBC Television's nightly newscast, The National.-Early life:...
, Canada's 26th Governor General Adrienne Clarkson
Adrienne Clarkson
Adrienne Louise Clarkson is a Canadian journalist and stateswoman who served as Governor General of Canada, the 26th since Canadian Confederation....
. and Indo-Canadian Entrepreneur/Philanthropist Aditya Jha
Aditya Jha
Aditya Jha, LL.D is a celebrated Indo-Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist and social activist with active involvement in Canadian public affairs. His business portfolio consists of several start-ups and turn-arounds...