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Dhahan Prize Events

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  • List of all 2024 Dhahan Prize Events

    October 11, 2024
    List of all 2024 Dhahan Prize Events

    This year, the Dhahan Prize will be hosting multiple events to celebrate Punjabi language and culture. See below for our

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  • List of all 2023 Dhahan Prize Events

    November 3, 2023
    List of all 2023 Dhahan Prize Events

    This year, the Dhahan Prize will be hosting multiple events to celebrate Punjabi language and culture. See below for our

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  • List of all 2022 Dhahan Prize Events

    November 9, 2022
    List of all 2022 Dhahan Prize Events

    This year, the Dhahan Prize will be hosting multiple events to celebrate Punjabi language and culture, while advocating for Truth

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Dhahan Prize Events

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  • Jinder - Dhahan Prize Winner 2024 with trophy on stagejinder-dhahan-prize-winner-2024-trophy-capture-2-watermark
  • 2024 Dhahan Prize finalist, Surinder Neer,  To her left is our founder, Melek Su Ortabasi, Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Simon Fraser University and to her right is Shahzad Nazir Khan, Executive of Progressive Pakistani Canadians and Radio Host of ‘Mera Paigham Pakistan,’ on Connect FMsurinder-neer-dhahan-prize-finalist-2024-trophy-capture-watermark
  • Jinder - Dhahan Prize Winner 2024 with trophy on stagejinder-dhahan-prize-winner-2024-trophy-capture-1-watermark
  • Dr Saif Khalid receiving trophy on behalf of Shahzad Aslam - 2024 Dhahan Prize Finalistdr-saif-khalid-with-shahzad-aslam-trophy-capture-watermark
  • Barj S. Dhahan with MLA Raj Chouhan presenting the Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week in BC at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesBarj S Dhahan with MLA Raj Chouhan presenting the Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week in BC at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • MLA Raj Chouhan giving the proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week at the 2024 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesMLA Raj Chouhan giving the proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week at the 2024 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • MC Baltej Dhillon at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesMC Baltej Dhillon at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Guests during welcome reception at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesGuests during welcome reception at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Banquet hall at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesBanquet hall at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Submissions coordinator with finalist Surinder Neer at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesSubmissions coordinator with finalist Surinder Neer at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Punjabi Market attendees at 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesPunjabi Market attendees at 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Punjabi Market representatives at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesPunjabi Market representatives at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Guests at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies during dinnerGuests at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies during dinner
  • RBC representatives at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesRBC representatives at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Harj and Darshan Grewal - Dhahan Prize sponsors at the 2024 ceremoniesHarj and Darshan Grewal - Dhahan Prize sponsors at the 2024 ceremonies
  • SFU attendees at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesSFU attendees at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • MLA Raj Chouhan and John Hepburn at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesMLA Raj Chouhan and John Hepburn at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies buffet2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies buffet
  • Coast Capital representatives at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesCoast Capital representatives at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Coast Capital representatives at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesCoast Capital representatives at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Guests seated for the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesGuests seated for the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Attendees at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesAttendees at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Guests at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesGuests at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Attendees from UBC at the 2024 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesAttendees from UBC at the 2024 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Guests during dinner at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesGuests during dinner at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Rachna Singh with guests at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesRachna Singh with guests at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Musical performance with vocalist Saanjh Jaura, tabla player Sunny Matharu and esraj player Pavittar Singh at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesMusical performance with vocalist Saanjh Jaura, tabla player Sunny Matharu and esraj player Pavittar Singh at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Musical performance with vocalist Saanjh Jaura, tabla player Sunny Matharu and esraj player Pavittar Singh at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesMusical performance with vocalist Saanjh Jaura, tabla player Sunny Matharu and esraj player Pavittar Singh at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • UBC representatives at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesUBC representatives at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Navjot Dhillon - 2024 keynote speakerNavjot Dhillon - 2024 keynote speaker
  • Navjot Dhillon - 2024 keynote speakerNavjot Dhillon - 2024 keynote speaker
  • Audience clapping at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesAudience clapping at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Founder Barj S. Dhahan at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesbarj-dhahan-stage-2024-dhahan-prize-ceremonies
  • Youth Awardee and parents at the 2024 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesYouth Awardee and parents at the 2024 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Youth Awardee with her teacher at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesYouth Awardee with her teacher at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Youth Awardee and parent at the 2024 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesYouth Awardee and parent at the 2024 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Parent and teachers from LA Matheson Secondary School at the 2024 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesParent and teachers from LA Matheson Secondary School at the 2024 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Teachers and staff from LA Matheson Secondary School at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesTeachers and staff from LA Matheson Secondary School at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Indigenous student poem winner with family and teacher at 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesIndigenous student poem winner with family and teacher at 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Dhahan Prize founder with 2024 finalist Surinder Neer and 2024 winner Jinderfounder-2024-dhahan-prize-winners-trophy-capture-1200
  • Group photo of attendees at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremoniesGroup photo of attendees at the 2024 Dhahan Prize ceremonies
  • Dhahan Prize winners with Dhahan Prize supporters at the 2024 ceremonies
  • Submissions Coordinator with 2024 Dhahan Prize winnersSubmissions Coordinator with 2024 Dhahan Prize winners
  • Jasmeet Kaur Dhaliwal - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award WinnerJasmeet Kaur Dhaliwal - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award Winner
  • Harman Singh Atwal - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award WinnerHarman Singh Atwal - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award Winner
  • Sahij Kaur Baath - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award WinnerSahij Kaur Baath - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award Winner
  • Jasleen Kaur Uppal - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award WinnerJasleen Kaur Uppal - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award Winner
  • Gurjaap Singh Deol - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award WinnerGurjaap Singh Deol - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award Winner
  • Gurdeep Kaur Bilin - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award WinnerGurdeep Kaur Bilin - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award Winner
  • Jasmeet Kaur Dhaliwal - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award WinnerJasmeet Kaur Dhaliwal - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award Winner
  • Harnoor Kaur Panfair - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award WinnerHarnoor Kaur Panfair - 2024 Dhahan Youth Award Winner
  • Dhahan Prize Winner Jinder at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024Dhahan Prize Winner Jinder at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024
  • Finalist Surinder Neer at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024Finalist Surinder Neer at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024
  • Barj Dhahan, Founder, Dhahan PrizeBarj Dhahan, Founder, Dhahan Prize
  • 2024 Keynote Speaker and award-winning journalist Navjot Dhillon, at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 20242024 Keynote Speaker and award-winning journalist Navjot Dhillon, at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024
  • Punjabi teacher at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024Punjabi teacher at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024
  • Community members at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024Community members at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024
  • Audience question at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024Audience question at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024
  • Ajit Thandi, Dhahan Prize supporter and Shahzad Nazir Khan, Dhahan Prize advisor at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024Ajit Thandi, Dhahan Prize supporter and Shahzad Nazir Khan, Dhahan Prize advisor at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024
  • Audience at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024Audience at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024
  • Melek Su Ortabasi, Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, SFU and Barj Dhahan, Founder, The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi LiteratureMelek Su Ortabasi, Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, SFU and Barj Dhahan, Founder, The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature
  • Professor Raghbir Singh, Dhahan Prize Advisor, Surinder Neer, 2024 Finalist and Sulekha (wife of Professor Raghbir Singh)Professor Raghbir Singh, Dhahan Prize Advisor, Surinder Neer, 2024 Finalist and Sulekha (wife of Professor Raghbir Singh)
  • Students and community members at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024Students and community members at the 2024 Author Dialogue with Dhahan Prize winning authors and SFU at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch on November 13 2024
  • Councillors presenting the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver on November 13, 2024Councillors presenting the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver
  • Group photo of attendees and councillors at the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver on November 13, 2024Group photo of attendees and councillors at the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver
  • Presenting Punjabi-authored books to Councillors the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver on November 13, 2024Presenting Punjabi-authored books to Councillors the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver
  • Barj S. Dhahan interviewed by OMNI TV at the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver on November 13, 2024Barj S. Dhahan interviewed by OMNI TV at the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver
  • 2024 Dhahan Prize Finalist, Surinder Neer, interviewed by OMNI TV at the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver on November 13, 20242024 Dhahan Prize Finalist, Surinder Neer, interviewed by OMNI TV at the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver
  • 2024 Dhahan Prize winner, Jinder, interview by OMNI TV at the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver on November 13, 20242024 Dhahan Prize winner, Jinder, interview by OMNI TV at at the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver
  • Group photo of attendees at the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver on November 13, 2024Group photo of attendees at the 2024 Proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week by the City of Vancouver
  • Deepti Babuta winner of 2023 Dhahan Prize for Punjabi LiteratureDeepti Babuta winner of 2023 Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature
  • Audience at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesAudience at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Baltej Dhillon, master of ceremonies at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesBaltej Dhillon, master of ceremonies at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Barj Dhahan receiving the City of Surrey proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week from Mayor Brenda LockeBarj Dhahan receiving the City of Surrey proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week from Mayor Brenda Locke
  • Dilbar Kang interviewing Sadhu Binning for Omni TV at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesDilbar Kang interviewing Sadhu Binning for Omni TV at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Keerat Kaur singing at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesKeerat Kaur singing at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Inderpal Gill, sarangi player, at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesInderpal Gill, sarangi player, at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Keerat Kaur giving the keynote at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesKeerat Kaur giving the keynote at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Zubair Ahmad and Baltej Dhillon at 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesZubair Ahmad and Baltej Dhillon at 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Ajmer Singh Rode (author and playwright), Gurinder Mann (Lecturer, Punjabi Language and Culture at UBC Asian Studies department) and his partner, Christine Mann at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesAjmer Singh Rode (author and playwright), Gurinder Mann (Lecturer, Punjabi Language and Culture at UBC Asian Studies department) and his partner, Christine Mann at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Left to right: Am Johal, Director, SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement and Gurwinder Singh (Beedie), Director, Career Management Centre at SFU at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesLeft to right: Am Johal, Director, SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement and Gurwinder Singh (Beedie), Director, Career Management Centre at SFU at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Balijit (right), 2023 Finalist at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesBalijit (right), 2023 Finalist at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Baltej Dhillon with guests at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesBaltej Dhillon with guests at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Barj Dhahan and Balijit giving an applause at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesBarj Dhahan and Balijit giving an applause at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Barj Dhahan with a guest at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesBarj Dhahan with a guest at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Barj Dhahan speaking at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesBarj Dhahan speaking at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Volunteers at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesVolunteers at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Cutting roast beef for the buffet at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesCutting roast beef for the buffet at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Representatives from Coast Capital Savings at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesRepresentatives from Coast Capital Savings at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Director, Business Banking at Coast Capital Savings (left) at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesDirector, Business Banking at Coast Capital Savings (left) at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Darshan and Harj Grewal, RBC Wealth Management, at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesDarshan and Harj Grewal, RBC Wealth Management, at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Deepti Babuta at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesDeepti Babuta at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Dilbar Kang (OMNI TV) next to Jameel Ahmad Paul (2023 Finalist) at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesDilbar Kang (OMNI TV) next to Jameel Ahmad Paul (2023 Finalist) at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Harinder Dhahan, Prize manager, at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesHarinder Dhahan, Prize manager, at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Sadhu Binning at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesSadhu Binning at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Name place card for Jameel Paul, 2023 Finalist, at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesName place card for Jameel Paul, 2023 Finalist, at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Jordan Strom (Curator of Exhibitions and Collections at Surrey Art Gallery) and Jai Birdi at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesJordan Strom (Curator of Exhibitions and Collections at Surrey Art Gallery) and Jai Birdi at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Keerat Kaur and Inderpal Gill at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesKeerat Kaur and Inderpal Gill at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Kuljinder and Gurtek Shoker at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesKuljinder and Gurtek Shoker at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • The table and room set up at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesThe table and room set up at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Members of the Vancouver Punjabi Market organization at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesMembers of the Vancouver Punjabi Market organization at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • MLA: Hon. Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care sharing the Province's proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesMLA: Hon. Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care sharing the Province's proclamation of Punjabi Literature Week at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Prof. Raghbir Singh (right) with his wife, Sulekha Raghbir at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesProf. Raghbir Singh (right) with his wife, Sulekha Raghbir at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Michael Daerendinger, Commercial Financial Services RBC at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesMichael Daerendinger, Commercial Financial Services RBC at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • RBC employees and friends at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesRBC employees and friends at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • SFU professors at 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesSFU professors at 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • SFU professors at 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesSFU professors at 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Professors and supporters of Simon Fraser at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesProfessors and supporters of Simon Fraser at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Volunteers at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesVolunteers at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Suroj and Baltej Dhillon at 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesSuroj and Baltej Dhillon at 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Adrian Keenan and his family members at the 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesAdrian Keenan and his family members at the 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • S/Sgt. Jag Khosa, Sgt. Martens (Surrey Police Service) & Anita Huberman (CEO, Surrey Board of Trade) at 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesS/Sgt. Jag Khosa, Sgt. Martens (Surrey Police Service) & Anita Huberman (CEO, Surrey Board of Trade)
  • Youth and educators at 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesYouth and educators at 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Table 7 at 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesTable 7 at 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Satwinder Bains (director, South Asian Studies Institute at University of the Fraser Valley), Shauna Singh Baldwin (Canadian-American novelist), Navjot Dhillon (media personality, host of The Navjot Dhillon Wall) at 2023 Dhahan Prize CeremoniesSatwinder Bains (director, South Asian Studies Institute at University of the Fraser Valley), Shauna Singh Baldwin (Canadian-American novelist), Navjot Dhillon (media personality, host of The Navjot Dhillon Wall) at 2023 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
  • Raj Puri, District Principal Settlement Services at Surrey Schools, said a few words before the announcing of the 2023 Dhahan Youth Award winnersRaj Puri, District Principal Settlement Services at Surrey Schools, said a few words before the announcing of the 2023 Dhahan Youth Award winners
  • Michael Wong Director, Business Banking at Coast Capital Savings giving speech at 2023 Dhahan Youth Award presentationMichael Wong Director, Business Banking at Coast Capital Savings giving speech at 2023 Dhahan Youth Award presentation
  • Ishmeet Kaur Johal - 2023 Dhahan Youth AwardeeIshmeet Kaur Johal - 2023 Dhahan Youth Awardee
  • Sahij Kaur Baath - 2023 Dhahan Youth AwardeeSahij Kaur Baath - 2023 Dhahan Youth Awardee
  • Kushleen Kaur Khinda - 2023 Dhahan Youth AwardeeKushleen Kaur Khinda - 2023 Dhahan Youth Awardee
  • Jenci Mann - 2023 Dhahan Youth AwardeeJenci Mann - 2023 Dhahan Youth Awardee
  • Jasleen Kaur Uppal - 2023 Dhahan Youth AwardeeJasleen Kaur Uppal - 2023 Dhahan Youth Awardee
  • Rehat Kaur Aujla - 2023 Dhahan Youth AwardeeRehat Kaur Aujla - 2023 Dhahan Youth Awardee
  • Harmeet Kaur Sond - 2023 Dhahan Youth AwardeeHarmeet Kaur Sond - 2023 Dhahan Youth Awardee
  • Kavin Singh Mahal - 2023 Dhahan Prize Youth Award WinnerKavin Singh Mahal - 2023 Dhahan Prize Youth Award Winner
  • 2023 Dhahan Youth Award Winners2023 Dhahan Youth Award Winners
  • Balijit, 2023 Dhahan Prize Finalist with his hand-crafted trophyBalijit, 2023 Dhahan Prize Finalist with his hand-crafted trophy
  • Jameel Ahmad Paul, 2023 Dhahan Prize Finalist with trophyJameel Ahmad Paul, 2023 Dhahan Prize Finalist with trophy
  • Deepti Babuta - 2023 Dhahan Prize winner with trophyDeepti Babuta - 2023 Dhahan Prize winner with trophy
  • 2023 Dhahan Prize winners with trophies2023 Dhahan Prize winners with trophies
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  • Dhahan Youth Award recipient at 2022 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies receiving certificate and chequeDhahan Youth Award recipient at 2022 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies receiving certificate and cheque
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  • Gurpreet Bains holding book by award winning Punjabi author at presentation for Dhahan Youth Award activityGurpreet Bains holding book by award winning Punjabi author at presentation for Dhahan Youth Award activity
  • Teacher Gurpreet Bains speaking to audience of students at presentation with award winning Punjabi authorTeacher Gurpreet Bains speaking to audience of students at presentation with award winning Punjabi author
  • Teacher Annie Ohana speaking to audience of students at presentation with award winning Punjabi authorTeacher Annie Ohana speaking to audience of students at presentation with award winning Punjabi author
  • Munveer Dhahan presenting on Dhahan Youth Award at LA Matheson Secondary School, Surrey, British Columbiamunveer-dhahan-youth-award-presentation-library
  • Teacher Annie Ohana speaking to audience of students at presentation with award winning Punjabi authorTeacher Annie Ohana speaking to audience of students at presentation with award winning Punjabi author
  • Gurpreet Bains holding Lofty Height anthology at Dhahan Youth Award activity and presenting to studentsGurpreet Bains holding Lofty Height anthology at Dhahan Youth Award activity and presenting to students
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  • 2019 Youth Anthology of Dhahan Youth Award stories at LA Matheson Library2019 Youth Anthology of Dhahan Youth Award stories at LA Matheson Library
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