The state government is highlighting Victorians who have helped shape multiculturalism in the state through the 2022 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence.
Nominations are now open for the annual awards, which 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 she encourages all Victorians to nominate someone they believe deserves to be recognised for their outstanding contributions to the state.
“Our success as a state is indebted to the extraordinary contributions of our diverse communities,” she said.
“These awards pay tribute to those who make our state such a vibrant and welcoming place to live.”
Victorians are encouraged to submit nominations before Sunday, August 7.
Details: www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au/multicultural-awards-for-excellence
