The state government is highlighting Victorians who have helped shape multiculturalism in the state, calling for nominations for the 2022 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence.
The annual awards honour individuals and organisations who build cross-cultural understanding and support those with migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
Victorians can be nominated for paid or voluntary work and each of the 14 categories can have multiple winners and may recognise highly commended nominations.
All recipients will be honoured at a ceremony at Government House in October.
This year’s categories are arts, business, community innovation, education, emergency services, health, justice, local government, media, police, refugee advocacy, sport, youth leadership and the Premier’s award for community harmony.
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence said: “Our success as a state is indebted to the extraordinary contributions of our diverse communities. These awards pay tribute to those who make our state such a vibrant and welcoming place to live.”
“I encourage Victorians to nominate someone who deserves to be recognised for their outstanding contributions to Victoria.”
Victorians are encouraged to submit nominations by Sunday, August 7.
Details: www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au/multicultural-awards-for-excellence.
