Alberta Bhayana Awards recognize non-profit sector

Alberta, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Bhayana Family Foundation, in partnership with United Ways across Alberta, CCVO (Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations), and ECVO (Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations), held the first annual celebration of the Alberta Bhayana Awards.

The Alberta Bhayana Awards celebrate the value and contribution of the non-profit sector across the province, as an example of greater provincial recognition of the non-profit sector in Alberta. A total of 20 awards were handed out in a virtual ceremony, honouring the work of staff from non-profit organizations across the province for leadership, innovation, partnership, and community building.

The Alberta Bhayana Awards are made possible by a generous donation from Raksha M. Bhayana and the Bhayana Family Foundation. As a former member of United Way Toronto’s Board of Trustees, Raksha is a dedicated community volunteer and a passionate champion for the recognition of frontline workers who make a difference in the community every day.

“We’re really excited to expand our national awards program to all of Alberta. The staff of the non-profit sector and their passionate commitment to creating social impact is the invisible scaffolding of our communities. Through their inexhaustible work, they transform lives and help clients reach their goals. There is no horizon too far and no barrier too high that they won’t leap. I am always inspired by their stories.” – Raksha M. Bhayana, CEO and Co-founder of the Bhayana Family Foundation

By created partnerships with United Ways across Canada, the Bhayana Family Foundation recognizes the extraordinary work done by the non-profit sector. The Alberta Bhayana Awards event was hosted in collaboration with United Way of Calgary and Area, United Way Alberta Capital Region, United Way Alberta Northwest, United Way Central Alberta, United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo, United Way Lethbridge & South Western Alberta,…