This event, designed to be a platform for global recognition for women, aims to inspire the concept that gender is no longer the deciding factor for success and that all individuals, both male and female have a responsibility to build, contribute and maintain a society that is free of gender bias and truly, in every sense of the word, provides equal opportunities for all.
Mokshi Virk, founder and Director of ICACI said: “A woman is always challenged with playing multiples roles – she is a mother, a friend, a wife, a colleague and she needs to play all these roles to perfection. We endeavour to honour the hero within her that allows her to play all these parts tirelessly.” Happening on March 19, 2016 at Grand Taj Banquet and Convention Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, this year’s Celebrating womanhood aims to honour South Asian woman who have made a mark for themselves in the field of Arts, Culture, Media, Business among others.
The award ceremony will be honouring six women heroes from different walks of life who have contributed to the society while achieving professional success in their chosen walks of life. This year, ICACI will be recognizing the achievements of the following people:
Arts - Meena Chopra
Community Leadership - Gugni Gill
Diversity - Mina Rahravan
Social service - Samra Zafar
Business - Amanpreet Chopra
Public Service - Kathy Mcdonald
The event will also have a networking opportunity for attendees, breathtaking performances by the Sanskriti Arts Ensemble, a glamorous fashion show by Shivani Sawhney from Silver Tulip and dinner and dance.
“ICACI is a proud organizer of such events”, said Virk. “As women of today, we believe we must lead our society into a new paradigm of abundance, recognition and equal opportunities created and sustained through positive thoughts and actions of trust, support and unconditional love.”
About ICACI (Indo-Canadian Arts and Culture Initiative)
Founded in 2014 as a social enterprise, the Indo-Canadian Arts and Culture Initiative (ICACI) is a registered organization dedicated to guiding members of the community to personal and professional success through participation in events, workshops and other cultural and community activities.Our exciting programs gives people from all walks of life within the community an opportunity to create experience and excel in their chosen profession and at the same time give back to the community. ICACI, which initially started as social enterprise with Mokshi Virk as the founder Director can now boast of some of the most influential people in the Indo-Canadian society sitting on their advisory board.
AS WOMEN HEROES
Our aim is to provide everyone with the opportunity and support that would enable him or her to showcase their talent and achieve excellence in their field of expertise.
About Mokshi Virk
Mokshi Virk, one of the founding partners of ICACI has been organizing the International Woman’s Day Celebrating Womanhood Gala and Award Night for the past three years, giving Woman Hero awards to members of the community who in their own way have contributed to social development and philanthropic activities within the community.Through this event and award function, Virk has tried to honour and support women of the Indo-Canadian origin, thus establishing them as role models and paving walkways for future generations.
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