NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL IMMIGRANTS OF DISTINCTION AWARDS

The Immigrants of Distinction Awards is a special event that honours the exceptional achievements and community contributions of Calgary’s immigrants and refugees. Nominations for the 2021 annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards are officially open and will remain open until 12:00 p.m. on July 26, 2021. Nominations can be made online by visiting www.immigrantsofdistinction.com

The theme for the 25^th annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards is 'Recognizing Remarkable Resilience’. It aims to recognize the inspiring resilience of immigrants and refugees that has positively shaped a strong and prosperous Canada through a remarkable mosaic of ethnicities, languages, cultures and talents. This year the awards gala will be hosted at the beautiful Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary on November 4, 2021. Tickets will be available for purchase in June 2021.

Immigrant Services Calgary is currently accepting nominations in the following categories:

Achievement under 35
Arts and Culture
Community Service
Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Lifetime Achievement
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Youth Achievement
Organizational Diversity

Award recipients will be announced at the 25^th annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards on November 4, 2021.