Awards
DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact
Celebrating changemakers who are making a social impact!
Through our annual DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society recognizes and celebrates inspiring changemakers — individuals and organizations — who are making a social impact in the community.
There are 10 award categories that cover diverse areas of impact. After an open nomination process, winners are selected by a DIVERSEcity selection committee, notified and invited to attend our DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact presentation after our Annual General Meeting. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 4–6:30 pm at the Surrey Arts Centre. Winners will be invited to and announced at the event. Nominations are now closed.
The event will also include Annual General Meeting reports by DIVERSEcity’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer, along with entertainment by the Wild Moccasin Dancers and a keynote on climate justice by Tracy London, Executive Director, Ecojustice.
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10 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact
Youth Leadership Award
The Youth Leadership Award is awarded to a rising star (19–30) who has overcome social or personal challenges to transition successfully into a career, showcasing leadership and courage in their journey, while inspiring others to do the same. This award is presented in connection with DIVERSEcity’s Youth Employment programs and comes with a financial award of $500.
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Food Justice Advocate Award
The Food Justice Advocate Award is awarded to an individual who has worked in supporting poverty alleviation or food security issues in the community as a volunteer, student, professional or grassroots organization. This award is presented in connection with DIVERSEcity’s Food Security programs and comes with a financial award of $500.
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Strengthening Safety Award
The Strengthening Safety Award is awarded to an individual who has overcome multiple barriers, violence or trauma, and inspired others through their journey or contributions to creating safe spaces for others. This award is presented in connection with our Gender-Based Violence Services, and Refugee and LGBTQ+ newcomer programs and comes with a financial award of $500.
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Inspiring Seniors Award
The Inspiring Seniors Award is awarded to an inspiring older adult (55+) who is empowering other seniors to live happier, healthier and more independent lives, either through volunteering, community building, working, sharing their culture or talent, or caregiving. This award is presented in connection with our Seniors Services and comes with a financial award of $500.
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Humanitarian Heart Award
The Humanitarian Heart Award recognizes an individual, community group or organization that has selflessly worked to improve the lives of others, with dignity and compassion. This award comes with a financial award of $500.
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Community Changemaker Award
The Community Changemaker Award is awarded to an established leader who has gone above and beyond to create positive change in the community to improve the lives of others, in particular those who are underserved.
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Gender Equity Award
The Gender Equity Award recognizes an established leader, community group or organization who has done work to uplift women or women’s issues for gender equality.
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Empowering Employer Award
In connection with DIVERSEcity’s Get in the Know platform and Employment Programs, the Empowering Employer award recognizes a local employer who has been successful in incorporating skilled immigrants and newcomers into the workplace.
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Reconciliation in Action Award
The Reconciliation in Action Award recognizes an established leader, community group or organization who is advancing the principles of truth and reconciliation.
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Newcomer Champion Award
The Newcomer Champion Award recognizes an established leader, community group or organization who is making the community a welcome place for immigrants and refugees. This award is presented in connection with the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership.
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