NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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The County of Simcoe has opened nominations for the 11th annual Newcomer Recognition Awards.
Nominations recognizing deserving community champions will be accepted until Sept. 22, 2023.
Over the past 10 years, the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership has hosted this event to celebrate the outstanding contributions of community leaders and champions who take decisive action to enhance the lives of newcomers in Simcoe County. Special thank you to our gold sponsor, Tempo Flexible Packaging, for their tremendous and generous support.
Individuals and/or organizations/businesses can be nominated for the following categories:
- Community Champion
- Youth Community Champion
- Immigrant Artist
- Immigrant Entrepreneur
- Immigrant Mentor
- Immigrant Youth
- Service Excellence
- Ethno-cultural Group
- Culturally Diverse Workforce (organization/business)
- Welcoming Work Environment (organization/business)
- Marketing and Outreach (organization/business)
- Multiculturalism through Education — Educator
- Multiculturalism through Education — School
For more information on the upcoming Newcomer Recognition Awards, to learn more about the categories or complete the online nomination form, visit simcoe.ca/dpt/ccs/lip/newcomer-recognition-awards. Application submissions should be submitted by Sept. 22, 2023.
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