2011 Multicultural Excellence Award Finalists
The nominations are all in and the 2011 ME Awards Finalists are:
Business:
Colin Graham (Ireland)
Maurizio Fenu (Italy)
Waqas Tarar (Pakistan)
Ingrid Klein Ovink (Holland)
Sport:
Simon Laing (New Zealand)
Michael Todd (Zimbabwe)
Gabor Ganczer (Hungary)
Community:
Shalin Day (Fiji)
Lawrence Seiuli (New Zealand)
Jacques Fayolle (Mauritius)
Wen Jie Li (China)
Arts:
Florence Teillet (France)
Teena Saulo (Philippines)
Dawn Oelrich (Canada)
Health/Medical:
Laurentine ten Bosch (Holland)
Vas Srinivasan (India)
Vivianna Dawalibi (Sudan)
Academic/Education:
Kama Frankling (England)
Folker Hanusch (Germany)
Clive May (England)
Carolyn Jalal (Fiji)
Academic special mention: La Belle / Phatthariya Sompasak
Youth Achievement:
Jemma Abbott (Scotland)
Jordan Furness (Papua New Guinea)
Jack Bowen (England)
Congratulations to the finalists and all those people who were nominated, 2011 saw a record number of entries.
Nominations now closed for the 2011
Multicultural Excellence Awards
Everyone on the Sunshine Coast is invited to make a nomination for the inaugural Sunshine Coast Multicultural Excellence Awards which will be presented on Saturday night, 5th November 6:30 to 9:30pm at the BMW showroom in Currimundi.
The Multicultural Excellence Award (MEAwards) have been created to recognize the outstanding contribution that has been made to the Sunshine Coast by individuals from a multicultural background. Nominations are now open for the MEAwards in the categories of Business, Sport, Arts, Community, Education/Academic, Health/Medical and Youth (in any of the above categories, under 18 years of age)
Despite popular opinion that the Sunshine Coast lacks multicultural diversity, there are in fact many different nationalities actively living and working on the Coast. Migrants make a significant contribution to the local community through their culture and professional skills. Such contributions should be acknowledged and recognised in a public arena. Nominations for the MEAwards have now closed.
If you are after further information contact the MEAwards team by email meawards@mail.com or Telephone: 0754 414 724.
The MEAwards have been developed by The Sunshine Coast Community Cooperative and students studying Public Relations at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
To download the MEA nomination form click here
To check out the MEA FAQ's and a stats sheet about Mutliculturalism on the Sunshine Coast visit -http://www.nambourcc.org/MEA-2011.html
Sunshine Coast Connections:
Faces and Places
The Sunshine Coast Community Cooperative wants to hear stories (and see a picture) about people who have migrated to Australia. To participate, you are invited to interview someone you know or approach a family or friend and through a photo and a question or two, capture some attributes and experiences about 100 words in length would be great.
A collection of these stories and pictures will be on display at the Multicultural Excellence Awards Night. We have provided some sample questions below if people want to use a few of these to assisst in the harvest of people's stories.
For more Information about how you can contribute to this project, contact Amelia or Mark p 5441 4724 or email student2.ncc@flexinet.com.au
Sample questions....
Most people that migrate to Australia end up in a capital city. What brought you to the Sunshine Coast?
If you had to do it again (migrate) what would you do differently?
How has your life changed since moving to the Sunshine Coast.
If a friend or relative was coming over to visit you, what are 3 things you would tell them they absolutely have to bring?
Is there something from your home country/ town that you wish you could have on the Sunshine Coast? (Drinks, treats, food items, customs, events, people)
Finish this sentence: In five years time I hope that the Sunshine Coast…
If you were to go back to your home country on holidays, what piece of the Sunshine Coast would you like to take with you and why?
When you first arrived in Australia, what was something quirky, strange or weird that caught your attention?
When you first came to Australia, was there something that you found strange or annoying about Australia but that now you have grown to love? (E.g.: AFL, Neighbours, Vegemite, Shark nets, etc.)
When friends from your home country ask you about life on the Sunshine Coast, what do you tell them?
Feel free to make up your own questions and have fun!!!
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Establishing a Social Enterprise Workshop
Interactive workshop for community groups planning to establish a Social Enterprise on the Sunshine Coast. Featuring expert advice and possbile mentor support
Are you a community group planning to establish a social enterprise? Come along to an interactive workshop for community groups planning to establish a Social Enterprise.
Presenter, Susan Black from Social Ventures Australia, community groups and an expert panel will take you through a journey of the challenging and uplifting processes involved in establishing a social enterprise.
You will have the rare opportunity to see live scenarios of community groups and business experts going through the critical questions and answers on establishing a successful social enterprise. You will also gain access to mentor support and networks.
This workshop is the second stage to workshops held in 2010, which introduced the concept and base processes of social enterprises. All community groups, and group supporters, are encouraged to attend, no matter if you attended the first workshops or what stage you are at.
Date Thursday 7th April, 2011
Venue Lake Kawana Community Centre
114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Time 9:30 am to 1.30 pm
RSVP Monday 4th April
Bookings Natasha Odgers, E: natasha@naturalconnections.net
Enquiries P: 07 5492 9860
Click here to download a flyer for this workshop
This workshop is hosted by the Sunshine Coast Community Cooperative and supported by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Social Ventures Australia and Volunteering Sunshine Coast.
Social enterprises are social mission driven organisations which apply market-based strategies to achieve a social purpose. The movement includes both non-profits that use business models to pursue their mission and for-profits whose primary purposes are social. Their aim – to accomplish targets that are social and/or environmental as well as financial – is often referred to as the triple bottom line.
We hope to see you there,
Sunshine Coast Community Co-op
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Understanding Social Enterprise
Learn how it works and the potential impacts it has for the social sector across the Sunshine Coast.
Two Free Workshops, lunch provided
Workshop 1
Date Wednesday 13th October 2010
Venue Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny
Time 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
RSVP Wednesday 6th October, Ph. 07 5499 9345
Workshop 2
Date Monday 18th October 2010
Venue Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Fifth Avenue, Cotton Tree
Time 10.30 am to 1.30 pm
RSVP Monday 11th October, Ph. 07 5443 6696
Enquire Natasha Odgers, natasha@naturalconnections.net
