3rd South Asian Heritage Day & Recognition Awards Ceremony in Vaughan

May3, 2008, Woodbridge, Ontario: Human Endeavour and Punjabi Community Health Centre are two dedicated non-traditional organizations working particularly for the benefit of the South Asian community. Both organizations have formed a strong partnership to utilize each other's expertise in the areas of economic development, skill enhancement, seniors wellness, parenting, addiction services, mental health and domestic violence to provide a holistic solution.
 
On May 3rd, 2008 Human Endeavour and Punjabi Community Health Centre collectively celebrated the South Asian Heritage Day and Awards Ceremony to recognize five individuals and five organizations that have made outstanding contributions to society. Awards were distributed by Honorable Michael Chan, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in the presence of many other dignitaries and community leaders.

The event attracted more than 600 people from Vaughan and neighboring municipalities. It was also well-attended by dignitaries including Honorable Jim Karygiannis MP, Susan Kadis MP, Reza Moridi MPP, Dr. Helena Jaczek MPP, Mayor Linda Jackson, Regional Councillors Mario Ferri and Gino Rosati,  Councillors Sandra Yeung Racco, Tony Carella, Police Chief Armand La Barge, former MPP Mario Racco, David Cohen - Councillor Richmond Hill, Marlon kallideen - Commissioner of  Community Services, Community Service Organizations and many others. 
 

List of 2008 Recognition award recipients:

 Five outstanding organiations

Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS)
For Best Partner and Best Organization Serving Seniors

Diversity and Cultural Resources Bureau – York Regional Police
For Promoting Diversity & Inclusivity

Guru Gobind Singh Children’s Foundation
For Helping Sick, Poor and Needy Kids

The Region of Peel
For Improving Accessibility

Sur Sagar TV
For Community Service through SSTV and Radio

Five Outstanding Individuals

Ranjit Kumar
For Dynamic Leadership

Bette Neale
For Commitment to Helping Seniors and Partners

Kina Koul Raina
For Helping Seniors and Promoting Harmony

Mani Pathmarajah
For Helping Tamil Seniors & Community Service

Meenu Sikand
For Perseverance and Disability Rights