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STATE’S MULTICULTURAL CHAMPIONS NAMED FOR 2022

Hon. Mark Coure and Premier Dominic Perrottet

2022 NSW Premier’s Harmony Dinner was held at the ICC Sydney
(Coverage by: Syed Zafar Hussain, Editor-in-Chief Sada-e-Watan Sydney)

The Premier’s Harmony Dinner recognises and celebrates the significant contributions made by Multicultural leaders across the state. The 2022 Premier’s Harmony Dinner was celebrated on Tuesday 1st March at the ICC Sydney. The outstanding contributions of 16 people and organisations were recognised at the Premier’s annual Harmony Dinner 2022.

Catalina Florez and Ali Bahnaswy was Master of Ceremonies. After Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony, School children performance and National Anthem, official program of the evening starts. Dr G.K. Harinath OAM, Chair of Multicultural NSW and Mr. Joseph La Posta, CEO of Multicultural NSW welcome all guests. The Hon. Mark Coure MP, Minister of Multicultural speaks about the Great communities Role for the development of State of New South Wales. The Premier of New South Wales The Hon. Dominic Perrottet appreciates people of NSW and briefly congratulations to the winners.

NSW Premier the Honourable Dominic Perrottet MP, congratulated each of the winners for their commitment to supporting the State’s Multicultural Communities.

“I know each and every one of the award recipients don’t do what they do for reward or recognition. Rather, they do it out of care for their communities and our State,” Mr Perrottet said.

“I believe it is important to recognise these contributions and so do their peers who nominated each person or organisation.”

State Minister for Multiculturalism Hon. Mark Coure said every one of the of the recipients deserved recognition.

“This is our opportunity to acknowledge the contributions they make day in, day out,” Mr Coure said.

“This is particularly the case as we have endured a hard two years throughout the pandemic.

“From migrants and refugees to established communities struggling with lockdowns, it’s amazing to think how many lives are now better because these people and organisations chose to give back.”

Rosa Loria received the SBS Lifetime Community Service Medal for her work with the Sydney Multicultural Community Services. In a career spanning more than 41 years, she has helped countless people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

“I have dedicated years to this line of work because I’m inspired by the thousands of caring and successful individuals I have met,” Ms Loria said.

“I’m honoured to receive this year’s Lifetime Community Services medal.”

Shubha Kumar, winner of the National Rugby League Stepan Kerkyasharian AO Community Harmony Medal, is recognised for her work assisting new Australians in building important social connections and as a strong advocate for women in her local Indian community.

“I am deeply touched to be this year’s Community Harmony Medal winner,” Ms Kumar said.

“In 2004, I co-founded the India Club with my husband, with a vision of nurturing inclusion and harmony. More than 20 years on, it’s great to know that our work remains relevant and the community still values what we’re doing.”

I had the pleasure of attending the Premier's Harmony Dinner for the first time as Minister for Multiculturalism.
Not only did I get to meet with amazing people, I have the privilege of presenting awards to fantastic individuals and groups who have made everlasting positive impacts on their communities.

During the conversation with Syed Zafar Hussain of Sada-e-Watan Sydney, New South Wales Minister for Multiculturalism Hon. Mark Coure said:

"I had an enjoyable time meeting everyone and I have to say, this was one of the best Premier's Harmony Dinners I have attended. I want to thank Multicultural NSW for putting on the event. Once again, congratulations to all the award recipients".