Dhillon honoured for impact on Canada

By Jason Winders, MES'10

Alumnus Navjeet ‘Bob’ Dhillon and Western French Studies professor Henri Boyi and have been named recipients of the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award for 2015. Canadian Immigrant Magazine announced the awards this morning.

Given out annually since 2009 by Canadian Immigrant Magazine, in partnership with RBC Royal Bank, the awards recognize people who have come to Canada and have made a positive difference living here. It is the first Canadian national award program that recognizes immigrants’ achievements from all walks of life.

Seventy-five finalists were shortlisted by a diverse judging panel, consisting of Canadian Immigrant Magazine editorial staff, several past winners, and immigrant and ethnic community leaders. More than 40,000 votes were cast online, making it the most popular year in the award’s history. The final 25 were chosen based on a combination of votes and a second round of judging.