Headline: We're looking for Canada's Top 25 Immigrants! Source: Canadian Immigrant Excerpts: We've received hundreds of nominations from across Canada and we're proud to present our 75 finalists for the third annual people's choice awards for immigrants. It's quick and easy to do ...
[You have three votes ... Voting closes April 18th ... You do not have to be a Canadian resident to vote] Full text at http://www.canadianimmigrant.ca/learn/newsitems/article/8113 Some of the 75 finalists: 1. Audrey D'Souza-Moraes: Occupation: Principal. Country of Origin: Uganda. Years in Canada: 16+. 1972 Uganda refugee ... Holds honours degree in computer science ... Owned a successful wedding business and a learning centre... 2. Zulema De Souza: Occupation: Community Leader (Retired Teacher). Country of Origin: India (Uganda). Years in Canada:16+. 1972 Uganda refugee. Extensive experience as an educator, counsellor, consultant in race relations and multiculturalism. Speaks six languages... 3. Guilherme Dias: Occupation: Director, Strategic Talent Management. Country of Origin: India. Years in Canada: 11-15. String of professional awards... Born in Chinchinim, Goa; went to St. Anthony's High School at Monte de Guirim and graduated from Goa University through St. Xaviers College, Mapusa... 4. Maurice Pinto: Occupation: Motivational Speaker. Country of Origin: Uganda. Years in Canada: 16+. 1972 Uganda refugee. Pinto was in his mid-40s when he arrived in Canada and had to start from the bottom of the rung as a gas station attendant ... For additional info about these nominees go to www.goanvoice.org.uk - Daily Newsletter of 23 Feb. 2011 To cast your votes go to http://www.canadianimmigrant.ca/top25 Eddie Fernandes
