Recognition
Finalist - Person of the Year
Honor Issuer: British Columbia Technology Industry Association
Honor Description: This award celebrates an individual who has made a significant entrepreneurial contribution to the BC tech ecosystem in the past year. It’s an accumulation of personal contributions, bold entrepreneurial risk-taking and mentorship of key talent.
10 exceptional Okanagan business leaders
Honor Date: Mar 2018
Honor Issuer: The Kelowna Daily Courier
Honor Description: Our editorial staff’s choices for 10 exceptional business leaders in the Okanagan Valley.
http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/business_news/article_283a6034-310c-11e8-adb2-937f69951218.html
Canadian Immigrant of the Year
Honor Date: Jun 2017
Honor Issuer: RBC & Canadian Immigrant Magazine
Honor Description: These special awards celebrate the achievements of Canadian immigrants by sharing their inspiring stories.
https://canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-top-25-immigrants/canadas-top-25-immigrants-2017/raghwa-gopal
https://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/kelowna-man-recognizing-as-top-canadian-immigrants/
Community Leader of the Year
Honor Date: Oct 2016
Honor Issuer: Kelowna Capital News
Honor Description: We give recognition to people who are the backbone of our community, Community leaders are the people around us who make things happen for everyone’s benefit. They’re not looking for glory, they often don’t like the spotlight, but if you’ve ever worked beside one you’ve felt the power of their persuasion, depth of their spirit and love of their community.
https://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/community-leader-awards-for-2016/
Man of the Year, Kelowna Civic Awards 2016
Honor Date: Apr 2016
Honor Issuer: City of Kelowna
Honor Description: Awarded to a man or woman in recognition of their outstanding voluntary contributions and community service to the city of Kelowna. Activities may be related to arts and culture, business, commerce, education, humanities, medical and recreation.
https://www.bclocalnews.com/news/kelowna-hands-out-its-civic-awards/
Top 40 Over 40 (Chamber of Commerce)
Honor Date: Sep 2016
Honor Issuer: Kelowna Chamber of CommerceHonor Description: BDO's Top 40 Over 40 program celebrates remarkable individuals in our community over the age of 40 as a means to showcase mentors, champions and role models who encourage and foster the future leaders of our community.http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/business_news/article_14c0b2ae-7f71-11e6-83af-2f0c7e253595.html?_dc=21362107477.38776
BC Community Achievement Award, 2016
Honor Date: Sep 2016
Honor Issuer: BC Achievement Foundation
Honor Description: The Community Award is the cornerstone of BC Achievement’s mission to honour excellence and inspire achievement in the province of BC. The award recognizes the contributions of extraordinary British Columbians who build better, stronger, more resilient communities and shine as examples of dedication and service
Vocational Service Award, Kelowna Rotary Club, 2016
Honor Date: January 2016
Honor Issuer: Rotary Club of Kelowna
Honor Description: Presented annually to a member who exemplifies Rotary values in their profession.
Honorary Fellow, Okanagan College, 2014
Honor Date: May 2014
Honor Issuer: Okanagan College.
Honor Description:The award of an Honorary Fellow is a recognition by Okanagan College of distinguished achievement or outstanding service by an individual.The criteria for the award are mentorship, excellence, eminence and accomplishment. The College welcomes nominations that reflect the values of the College and the diversity of Canadian society.Nominees will be persons who have made significant contributions to the College, the Okanagan Valley, the province, the nation or on an international level.
https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/Campus_and_Community/employees/publicaffairs/news.html?BlogEntryID=35043
Kelowna Entrepreneur of the Year, 1999
Honor Date: 1999
Honor Issuer: Kelowna Chamber of Commerce
Honor Description: Through the Entrepreneur Of The Year program, we recognize and celebrate unstoppable entrepreneurs who redefine the way we live, work and play.