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Australian
Multicultural Marketing Awards Gala Presentation Ceremony at Opera House
Sydney
(Report:
Syed Zafar Hussain, Editor-in-Chief Sada-e-Watan Sydney - Photos: Warren
Duncan of CRC)
On Tuesday, 25th Nov 2014, Mr Hakan Harman, CEO and Dr G.K. Harrinath, Chairman CRC Multicultural NSW arranged a 2014 Australian Multicultural Marketing Awards Gala Presentation Ceremony. The function was held at Playhouse Theatre, Opera House Sydney followed by a cocktail reception hosted by Honourable Victor Dominello, Minister for Citizenship and Communities at Bennelong Opera House.
Mr Ricardo Goncalves and Ms Jamaica dela Cruz
of SBS was MC of the evening. Awards Ceremony was starts 5pm and it was
attended by prominent Business Executive, Journalists, High ranked Government
officers, Leading Media personalities, Counsellor Pakistan Consulate Mr Shifaat
Ahmad Kaleem, Dean of diplomats Corps and Commissioners of CRC Multicultural
Australia.
Minister for Citizenship and Communities Honourable Victor
Dominello MP Congratulates all award holders and thanks for all Individual
& Organisations who participated in this very important Marketing Awards.
The Chairman CRC Multicultural NSW Dr G.K.Harrinath appreciates everyone who work hard for arranging this Celebration, he specially give awards to Maria Kobas and Rosa Stathis of CRC. The management invites Mr Michael Ebeid, Chief executive officer SBS and other important dignitaries for announcing the name of Winners.
GIANTS NAMED MULTICULTURAL MARKETING CHAMPIONS
Greater Western Sydney Giants Football Club was
named as the winner of the Big Business Award at the Australian Multicultural
Marketing Awards, a NSW Government initiative, for its success in promoting the
Aussie Rules Football to migrant communities.
The awards, conducted by
Multicultural NSW, recognise the achievements of government agencies,
businesses and community groups which successfully implement marketing
strategies tailored for culturally diverse communities.
Minister for
Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello announced the winners at a gala
reception at the Sydney Opera House attended by over 250
people.
“Debuting in 2012, the Giants faced the difficult task of growing
a fan base from scratch in a region where other football codes have dominated
the junior ranks for decades. Tonight the club has been recognised for its
innovative engagement with multicultural communities,” Mr Dominello
said.
“On 19 July, during the AFL’s Multicultural Round, the Giants used
their match against the Geelong Cats in Sydney to put on a celebration of
cultural diversity like no other.
“The pre-game and half-time
entertainment included a formal citizenship ceremony for 54 new Australians on
the field, a guard of honour for the players by international students, Arabic
drummers and African, Chinese, Irish and South Pacific dance
performances.
“In a thoughtful gesture, the Giants also presented the new
Australian citizens with club memberships. I congratulate the club for raising
the bar on multicultural engagement.”
Meanwhile the Chinese Precinct of
Commerce was named winner of the Communities Category of the Awards for a
campaign to motivate and enthuse members of the Chinese Australian community to
embrace commemorations for Centenary of Anzac.
The Fifth Bankstown
Islamic Charity Projects Association( ICPA) Scout Group was chosen from 18
other AMMA finalists to take out the SBS People’s Choice. The Scout group
promotes social cohesion through education activities and services for Muslim
youth.
CEO of Multicultural NSW Hakan Harman said he was delighted with
the response to the new format adopted for the 25th edition of the annual
Awards.
“Since culturally diverse is who we are as Australians, messaging and
programs that speak to all the people of Australia are essential elements of
any marketing campaign.
“This
year’s entries set a high standard for others to follow and I wholeheartedly
congratulate all of AMMA's winners.”
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Group Photo of all Multicultural Marketing Awards Winners with Minister Victor
Dominello,MP
CATEGORY WINNERS
Business
Innovation
eTranslate – Employing
an App to Measure the Mood of our Cultural Communities
Big Business
GWS Giants Football Club – Many Cultures Game, Multicultural
Round
Small
Business
Elegant Swallow Pty Ltd –
Employing Cultural Foods as a Marketing Tool
Public Sector
Auburn
City Council – Refugee Camp In My Neighbourhood
Communication
Cultural
Perspectives – Digital Switchover Campaign
Arts and Culture
4A
Centre for Contemporary Asian Art – Vertical Villages
Communities
Chinese
Precinct Chamber of Commerce – Chinese Community Celebrating the ANZAC
Centenary
Youth
Cultural Infusion – Cultural
Harmony and Inclusion Education Programs
Islamic Charity Projects
Association – 5th Bankstown Scout Group (Certificate of
Encouragement)
Education
TAFE NSW:
Hunter TAFE – Beyond ESOL: A Vocational Pathways Approach (Certificate of
Encouragement)
SBS People’s Choice Award
Islamic Charity Projects
Association – 5th Bankstown Scout Group
Islamic Charity
Projects wins two awards
Ziad El Daoud and President Dr Ghayath Al-Shelh receiving award from Mr Michael Ebeid, CEO SBS
People’s Choice Award
The Fifth Bankstown Islamic Charity Projects Association (ICPA) Scout Group was chosen from 18 other AMMA finalists to take out the SBS People’s Choice. The Scout group promotes social cohesion through education activities and services to the young Muslim community. The voting took place on the SBS Website.
Ziad El Daoud and Dr Ghayath Al-Shelh with
Hass Dellal Executive Director Australian Multicultural Foundation
Youth (Encouragement
Award)
Islamic Charity Projects Association – 5th Bankstown Scout Group:
The Islamic Charity Projects Association aims to engage children from different cultures in Bankstown through the Scout movement to take part in many different community events such as Clean-Up Australia Day, Harmony Day, and the Children’s Festival. The aim is to develop social cohesion and harmony through encouraging youngsters to work together on many projects and contribute to the wider Australian community.
