2024 RISE Awards

2024 is the Newcomer Centre's
19th Annual RISE Awards

Mark your calendars for the 19th Annual RISE AWARDS, where we will celebrate the remarkable contributions and achievements of Newcomers and Immigrants in Edmonton. These awards highlight their commitment to building inclusive communities through social, cultural, and economic development.

Nominations for deserving individuals open on March 1, 2024.

Remember, anyone can nominate a newcomer, but please note that employees of the Newcomer Centre are not eligible for nomination.

JOIN Us ON OCTOBER 26, 2024 AT THE EDMONTON CONFERENCE CENTRE

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating Edmonton’s diversity with cultural musical and dance performances, a spectacular multicultural dinner buffet, and honoring esteemed community members.

Follow the RISE Awards at @YEGnewcomers | #RISEAwards

2023 award recipients

Ethnocultural Impact Award

Nii Koney Individual or Group and Mama Roza's Garden Childcare - Business or Organization

Funke Smith Woman of the Year

Individual

Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Equity in Action

Organization

Delalie Mortosi Community Champion

Individual

LGBTQ+ Equity

Ruth Williams - Individual/Group and the Fruit Loops Society of Alberta - Business or Organization

Julieta Kraychy Lifetime Achievement

Individual

Elsa Robinson Artist of the Year

Individual

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Past Events

Check out past EMCN RISE Awards events, recipients, videos, photos and more.

sponsorship opportunities

Questions?

Direct general questions the EMCN RISE Awards to rise@emcn.ab.ca
Direct sponsorship inquiries to donate@emcn.ab.ca

EMCN Central Office

2024 RISE Awards

2024 is the Newcomer Centre's 19th Annual RISE Awards

JOIN Us ON OCTOBER 26, 2024 AT THE EDMONTON CONFERENCE CENTRE

2023 award recipients

sponsorship opportunities

EMCN Central Office

2024 is the Newcomer Centre's
19th Annual RISE Awards