Lieutenant Governor to Honour Award Winners from the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada
October 7, 2009
Lieutenant Governor to Honour Award Winners
from the
NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA.
The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will present awards on behalf of the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada to 8 publisher/editors, 3 journalists and 12 individuals from the ethnic communities, who made significant long-term contributions to the ethnic press and communities of Canada.
The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Lieutenant Governor′s Suite
Ontario Legislative Building
South (accessible) Entrance
(Media I.D will be required & must arrive by 5:30)
Queen′s Park, Toronto.
Directions: Filming and photos can be taken during the ceremony.
AWARD Recipients
Category: Distinguished Services
Hon. Margarett Best – Minister of Health Promotion
Sgt. Terry James – Human Rights/ Social Justice
Dr. Khoglan Hafizullah – Humanities/ Letters
Mrs. Rena Papathanacou – Media / Communications/ Community
Mr. Billy Balabanos – Humanities / Community Service
Mr. Shahram Tabe-Mohammadi – Sciences/ Humanities
Category: Journalists
Bahram Bahrami – For his Dedication in the Service of the Community
Ned Blair – Life Time Achievements in Photo-Journalism
Gerald V. Paul – For his struggles for Human Rights and Equality
Category: Individuals
Mr. Kamran Ahmadi Diversity / Arts
Ms. Lilac Cana Humanities / Performing Arts
Mrs. Irene Keroglides Human Rights/ Humanities /Social Justice
Mrs. Roula Mouratides Diversity/ Media / Humanities
Mrs. Ortansa Moraru Social Justice / Arts
Ms Raina Sen Editor-of-Tomorrow
Category: News Papers
Mrs. Susana Donan – El CentroAmericano – "Editorial and Visual Presentation"
Mr. Iosif Spataru – Semnalul – "Editorial Expression"
Mr. Suleyman Goven – Yeni Hayat – "Editorial and Free Expression"
Mr. Juri Baillargeon-Klugmann – Deutsche Rundschau – "Editorial and Visual Presentation"
Mr. Shaukat A. Malik – Pakistan Abroad – "Visual Presentation"
Mr. Teshome Woldeamanuel – TZTA – "Visual Presentation"
Mr. Srimal Abeyewardene – Sri Lankan Reporter – "Editorial content and Visual Presentation"
Mr. Christopher Magaoay – Shahrvand, On-Line – "Best On-Line Presentation"
For more information contact:
Thomas Saras
National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada
Phone: 416-921-8926
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