The TCAWR presents: The Waterloo Region’s Diversity Awards Gala

diversity awards

The Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region, along with the

  • African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region
  • Central Ontario Chinese Cultural Centre
  • El Sombrero Azul – Danzas y Culturas
  • Grand River Malayalee Association
  • Gujarati Cultural Association
  • India Canada Association of Waterloo Region
  • Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
  • MT Space
  • Multi-Cultural Cinema Club at The Working Centre
  • Neruda Arts  and the
  • Waterloo Region Chinese Community Association

are pleased to announce a Call for Nominations for the first annual Waterloo-Wellington Diversity Awards, to be presented at the TCA 25th anniversary Diversity Gala on Saturday April 26, 2014, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Kitchener.

Our aim is to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the vitality and well-being of our region by honouring them as Champions of Community and Diversity.
Associations, organizations as well as individuals throughout the Waterloo-Wellington area are welcome to nominate deserving individuals from any field or background.  Nominations from the following categories are especially welcome: youth (25 and under); business; arts & culture; volunteer; and  learning/education.

The nominations will be evaluated by a committee that will operate at arm’s length from TCAWR and the partner organizations, in closed, confidential sessions.

Criteria that will be taken into consideration include cultural upliftment, record of service and impact, both within a particular community or association, and in the community at large. We are looking for exemplary contributions from individuals with qualities such as visionary, well-rounded, determined, and committed.

To facilitate the process, we request that you complete the attached form and submit it to us as soon as possible, no later than March 31, 2014. Contact info: mail@tamilculturewaterloo.org

To view/download the Nomination Form, click here.