Nominations are now open for the 22nd annual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards.
The event is presented by Archway Community Services in partnership with Mission and Chilliwack Community Services as well as the Langley New Directions English Language School.
The Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards started in 2003 to recognize organizations and individuals that embrace diversity and inclusion in the community.
Since then, it has grown into a sell-out event welcoming more than 350 people annually.
Concepts of cultural diversity include age, gender, abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion and socio-economic background.
Past winners have been businesses, programs, initiatives, schools and leaders that work towards building an inclusive community, providing their clients and customers with accessible environments, and having workforces reflective of their community.
Individuals are eligible for the Champion of Diversity award or the Youth Champion of Diversity award.
Organizations and individuals from Abbotsford, Mission, Langley, Chilliwack and Hope are encouraged to apply or nominate others by Jan. 10.
Categories are: Inclusive Environment, Marketing, Innovative Initiative, Champion of Diversity (youth and adult) and Effective Human Resources Strategies.
Nomination forms are available online at diversityawards.ca/nominations. Visit the website or contact Sarah Bolton at cda@archway.ca for more information.
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on March 6 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre in Abbotsford. Tickets will be available onliine starting in January.
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