Sponsoring the Immigrants of Distinction Awards

Since 1997, Immigrant Services Calgary has hosted the annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards that brings individuals, organizations, three levels of government and the community together. The gala honours the contributions and exceptional achievements of immigrants and refugees in the Calgary community through the presentation of awards and youth scholarships. Awards are presented to individuals and organizations in the areas of Arts and Culture, Business, Community Service, Distinguished Professional, Organizational Diversity and Distinguished Service. In addition, five youth scholarships are presented to remarkable immigrant and refugee youth.

Why Support The Immigrants of Distinction Awards?

Many Calgarians follow news stories and read articles about famous Canadian immigrants such as the current Governor General Right Honourable Michaelle Jean and the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson. At Immigrant Services Calgary we hear inspiring success stories of local immigrants and refugees every day.

The Immigrants of Distinction Awards share the most exceptional of these stories. The awards tell of the enormous contributions that immigrants and refugees make to building our community and inspire the audience to do the same. Recognizing the recipients’ memorable achievements helps to combat stereotypes and prejudices and inform the greater community about the many barriers faced by newcomers to Canada.

For information about Sponsorship Opportunities

For information about Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Brandon St. Jean at BrandonS@immigrantservicescalgary.ca.