The Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN), with the support of the community and businesses, organized a very beautiful and colourful Rise Awards on October 10, 2019, at Edmonton Expo Centre.
Seven awards were handed out at an event rich in culture, and brighten by its diversity and inclusion. A night to celebrate outstanding accomplishments in the community, drawing inspiring words from our Premier and the Mayor. “It’s an honor to be part of such an outstanding event,” Premiere Jason Kenney. “Best event in the city by far,” Mayor Don Iveson. The Mayor will draw this African proverb to finish off his address, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go slow, go with the community. Congratulations to all the recipients for making an impact in our community!”.
Recipients of the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers’ 2019 RISE Awards, which stands for Recognizing Immigrant Success in Edmonton.
While we will be sharing more information on the seven awards winners, the following are this year’s award recipients:
Salam Seifeddine | Community Leadership
Vasudha Tiwari | Arts & Culture
Athiang Makuoi | RBC Rising Star Youth
Jibril Ibrahim | CPA Lifetime Achievement
Vik Heer/Petro Canada | Welcoming Workplace
Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council (ERIEC) | Building Futures
Free Footie | Building Futures
