Nominations are now open for the 15th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award, presented by Western Union

24 Jan 2023

庆祝加拿大移民成功 15 周年！

15 years of celebrating immigrant success in Canada!

多伦多，2023 年 1 月 25 日 – 十五年前，加拿大移民_杂志推出了第一个也是唯一一个庆祝移民成功的国家奖励计划。今天，在赞助商西联汇款的支持下，我们很自豪地公开征集 2023 年第 15 届年度“25 强加拿大移民奖”的提名。 TORONTO, January 25, 2023 – Fifteen years ago, _Canadian Immigrant magazine launched the first and only national awards program celebrating immigrant success. Today, with the support of presenting sponsor Western Union, we are proud to open the call for nominations for the 15th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards of 2023.

前 25 名加拿大移民奖是分享移民鼓舞人心的故事和表彰他们对被收养国家的贡献的领导者。今天，随着移民人数的增加，与以往任何时候一样重要的是要打击负面的刻板印象，并关注移民如何克服系统性障碍以取得个人成功、回馈加拿大并成为新移民的榜样。今年的计划还得到了 COSTI 移民服务和 Windmill 小额贷款的支持。 The Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards is the leader in sharing inspiring stories of immigrants and recognizing their contributions to their adopted country. Today, with rising immigration numbers, it’s as important as ever to combat negative stereotypes and spotlight how immigrants overcome systemic barriers to achieve personal success, give back to Canada and serve as role models for newcomers.  This year’s program is also supported by COSTI Immigrant Services, and Windmill Microlending.

在过去几年中获得这一享有盛誉的国家奖项的移民包括国家男子足球队主教练约翰赫德曼、加拿大首席统计师阿尼尔阿罗拉、名人餐厅老板维克拉姆维杰、首席芭蕾舞演员陈汉吴，以及许多表现出令人难以置信的无名英雄为社区和国家做出贡献。 Immigrants who have been honoured with this prestigious national award in past years include National Men’s Soccer Head Coach John Herdman, Chief Statistician of Canada Anil Arora, celebrity restaurateur Vikram Vij, prima ballerina Chan Hon Goh, as well as many unsung heroes who have demonstrated incredible contributions in their communities and for the country.

“十五年前，我们 Canadian Immigrant 推出了前 25 名奖项，以聚焦那些来到加拿大、取得伟大成就并让这个国家变得更美好的移民的故事，”Canadian Immigrant 的出版商 Sanjay Agnihotri 说，国家多媒体平台和奖项的制作人。 “每一年，我们都受到被提名并进入前 25 名的人的鼓舞，并且知道——即使是在 15 年后——还有很多其他的成功故事可以讲述。” “Fifteen years ago, we at Canadian Immigrant launched the Top 25 awards to shine a spotlight on the stories of immigrants who have come to Canada, achieved great things and made the country a better place,” said Sanjay Agnihotri, Publisher of Canadian Immigrant, a national multimedia platform and producer of the awards. “Every year, we are so inspired by the people who are nominated and make it to the Top 25 and know — even a decade and a half later — that there are so many other success stories to tell.”

“移民造成的影响不仅在加拿大这里，而且在全世界都能感受到，”西联汇款加拿大总经理阿里·哈格纳斯 (Ari Hagnas) 说。 “虽然他们的贡献在国内得到认可，但移民也在将钱汇回国内，帮助改善朋友和家人的生活，并加强其原籍国的当地经济。” “The impacts made by migrants are not only felt here in Canada, but all over the world, said Ari Hagnas, Western Union General Manager for Canada. “While their contributions are recognized here domestically, migrants are also sending money back home, helping improve the lives of friends and families and strengthen the local economies of their originating countries.”

“我们很荣幸能够连续第二年赞助和表彰这些奖项，以及我们社区新成员的辛勤工作和牺牲，他们正在与世界各地的公民建立更牢固的联系，同时为整体做出贡献他补充说，国内的经济增长和福祉。 _“We are honored once again to sponsor and recognize these awards for the second year, as well as the hard work and sacrifices made by the new members of our community that are creating stronger bonds with citizens throughout the world, while contributing to the overall economic growth and well-being here at home, he added.”

资格标准 Eligibility Criteria

被提名人可以是移民到加拿大并为加拿大和/或其人民的成功和提升做出贡献的任何人。成就可以是专业的，也可以是个人的。被提名人必须年满 15 岁，持有加拿大登陆移民（永久居民）或公民身份，并居住在加拿大。 A nominee can be anyone who has immigrated to Canada and has since contributed to the success and uplifting of this country and/or its people. Achievements can be either professional or personal. Nominees must be aged 15 or older, hold landed immigrant (permanent resident) or citizen status in Canada, and reside in Canada.

企业家奖 Entrepreneur Award

这将是连续第 9 年选出前 25 名获奖者之一获得额外的企业家奖，以表彰在商业领域表现出卓越企业家精神的前 25 名获奖者之一。申请此奖项无需额外申请。 This will be the ninth consecutive year that one of the Top 25 winners will also be selected for the additional Entrepreneur Award, honouring one of the Top 25 who has demonstrated entrepreneurial excellence in business. No additional application is required to apply for this award.

青年奖 Youth Award

连续第七年，前 25 名中的一位将获得额外的青年奖，该奖项旨在表彰 15 至 30 岁之间通过成就和/或服务做出改变以及长期展现出巨大潜力的年轻移民-加拿大长期贡献者。申请此奖项无需额外申请。 For the seventh consecutive year, one of the Top 25 will be awarded the additional Youth Award, which recognizes young immigrants between the ages of 15 and 30 who are making a difference through achievement and/or service, and who exhibit great potential as long-term contributors to Canada. No additional application is required to apply for this award.

提名程序 Nomination Process

关于加拿大移民 About Canadian Immigrant

关于西联汇款 About Western Union

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欲了解更多信息，请联系： For more information, contact:

加拿大移民 Canadian Immigrant

劳拉杰克曼：[email protected] Laura Jackman: [email protected]

西联汇款 Western Union

布拉德·琼斯：[email protected] Brad Jones: [email protected]

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