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Calgary, AB, Monday, February 8, 2010 -- The Immigrants of Distinction Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of Immigrants in Calgary and area in the fields of Arts and Culture, Business, Community Service, and Distinguished Professional. The esteemed Hadassah Ksienski Award will also be presented this evening. The IDA also recognizes organizations and businesses that strive to make diversity and inclusion a priority in their workplace, and highlights the achievements of immigrant youth.

Arts and Culture:  Karin Richter                                                

Business:  Bea Twumasi, Ivan Polancec, Joy Turner

Community Service: Idrees A Khan, Irfan Tharani, Natalia Estefania Echeverria-Dubon

Distinguished Professional: Dr. Adriana Fishta-Bejko, Dr. Wael Badawy

Youth Scholarship Recipients: Daria Tilimpea, Jethro Cheung, Malithi Fernando,

           Mei Mu Zi (Annie) Zheng, Shayna Ding