Nominations are now closed for the 2010 Immigrants of Distinction Awards.

Since 1997, Immigrant Services Calgary has hosted the annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards gala. The event honors immigrants and refugees who have made outstanding contributions to Calgary and their community through their skills, passion and vision. The achievements of these individuals and businesses contribute to building the strength and cultural richness of Calgary. At the yearly gala, awards are presented to outstanding individuals and businesses, and scholarships are presented to immigrant and refugee youth.

Immigrant of Distinction Awards 

Individuals and who are nominated must reside in Calgary or the surrounding area. Nominated organizations must have a Calgary office, either locally owned or a local branch of a national or multi-national organization. All nominations are to be submitted on 2010 IDA Award Nomination Forms available from Immigrant Services Calgary. All entries will be reviewed by an anonymous selection committee comprised of community members. Award recipients will be announced at the 2010 Immigrants of Distinction Awards Gala in the spring of 2010.

Click here for the Award Nomination Form. Please note that this form can be filled in using Adobe and then printed. Alternatively, it can be printed and filled in by hand.

For more information contact:

Michelle Lumley, BA

Special Events Associate

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Phone: 403-538-8352

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Wendy Fehr, BA, MA (IDS)

Manager, Resource Development and Communications

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Phone: 403-705-3440