It is with immense pleasure and pride that we announce the outstanding winners of the APOC Awards 2023, during facilitation of awards on Saturday 2nd Dec at Showtime :
🌟 Corporate Legend of the Year: Jen McCrea 🌟
Congratulations, Jen! 🏆👏
🌈 Community Champion of the Year: Utsav (Sav) Gupta 🌈
Utsav is a passionate advocate for People of Color and CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) communities in Australia. He arrived in Australia as an international student and recognised the challenges faced by this diverse cohort that contributes hugely to the Australian economy. Since then, he has made significant contributions in a variety of roles, including:
Representing and advocating for over 5,000 international postgraduate students at the Australian National University, highlighting workplace exploitation during part-time/casual work. He led a campaign to raise awareness of the issue and advocate for better working conditions for international students.
Receiving an award from the Council of International Students in Australia (CISA) for successfully implementing a program to assist financially disadvantaged international students during the 2020 COVID crisis. He helped over 7000 students with financial assistance, food and grocery vouchers, and other essential support services.
Managing programs to assist migrants and refugees with relevant employment opportunities as part of the government-funded Pathways to Work (PTW) program in 2021, helping them find work placements and integrate into the Australian workforce.
Supporting international students with career development and migration opportunities, while implementing projects for student wellbeing across the Australian higher education sector. Utsav has worked with universities and other organizations to develop programs and resources to help international students succeed in their studies and careers.
Congratulations, Utsav! 🏆👏
These remarkable individuals have not only demonstrated excellence in their respective fields but have also become beacons of inspiration for us all. Join us in applauding Jen McCrea and Utsav Gupta for their well-deserved recognition!
🎉 Let’s continue to celebrate and support each other in building a diverse and thriving community. 🌐💙
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