November 4, 2024 | Read Time: 2 Min. | Awards, Events
2024 Youth Achievement Awards Gala
On October 18, 2024, we gathered at the Empire Banquet Hall to honor the achievements of 16 outstanding newcomer youth. Each of these individuals received a scholarship to support their educational goals, bringing them one step closer to fulfilling their dreams. We are incredible proud of these immigrant youth and the families who have journeyed to Canada in pursuit of better opportunities.
The evening was filled with inspiring speeches and memorable performances by Sand Artist Jungha Choo, CBFY’s K-Pop Youth Dance Troupe, ReMix: Powered by Revv52, and the talented dancers from Bridge’s Got Talent. Our heartfelt gratitude also goes out to the Honourable Muhammed Yaseen, Alberta’s Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, for his keynote address and sharing his personal story of immigrating to Canada, which added a special touch to the celebration.
Congratulations to Our 2024 Scholarship Winners!
Congratulations to the scholarship recipients and a sincere thank you to our generous donors who believe in empowering immigrant and refugee youth. The 2024 scholarship winners and their sponsors are:
- Aiah Obid – RBC Foundation
- Aman Yacob Habteselasie – RBC Foundation
- Asmo Kayse Saleban – RBC Foundation
- Jilliane Shania Galang Salvino – RBC Foundation
- Aya Alhussain – RBC Dominion Securities
- Irenose Aizenobie – RBC Dominion Securities
- Jitirm Ruth Gofar – Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
- Angel Majhee – Centre for Newcomers
- Asra Sabir – CBFY’s Board of Directors
- Marwa Naseria – WOW Bakery
- Moussa Conde – AGA Academy
- Nikita Zaitsev – The Immigrant Education Society
- Nnamdi Giovanni Onaga – The ARK Foundation
- Simona Yhdego – The Shayla Nguyen Memorial Scholarship
- Walif Zanuni – Ivan Mihaljevich
- Yeganeh Narouni Esfahani – Hamilton and Partners
Special Thanks to Our Supporters
A big thank you to the Empire Banquet Hall for hosting our celebration, and to our event sponsors, ConnectFirst Credit Union, Miller Thomson, and AccessHR. We are grateful to ReMix: Powered by Revv52 for generously donating their time and talent to make the event unforgettable.
Your support truly makes a difference. By attending and donating, you’re helping to empower Calgary’s immigrant and refugee youth and their families. Together, we are building bridges to belonging for newcomer children, youth, and families in our community.
If you’d like to help support next year’s Youth Achievement Awards by sponsoring a scholarship, please reach out to us at contactus@cbfy.ca.
