T&T High Commission in Canada to honour T&T nationals who have contributed to Canada

The Trinidad & Tobago High Commission in Ottawa and the country's Consulate General in Toronto are collaborating on a project to honour nationals who have made significant contributions to their adopted home communities in Canada.

It's part of the celebrations to mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence.

It's estimated that nearly 100,000 nationals of Trinidad & Tobago live in various provinces and territories of Canada, with the largest concentration in Toronto.

A media release from the Consulate General Tuesday stated that the mission will select "distinguished members of the Trinidad and Tobago community throughout Canada who have achieved great success in their chosen fields and professions, and who have made the Trinidad and Tobago community proud."

It added that T&T nationals will be honoured for their contributions in Canada in the professions as well as in business, politics, law, agriculture, medicine, education, media, literature, sports and community life.

It is inviting nominations for the inclusion in a book featuring distinguished individuals. "Nominees’ notable single achievement, achievements over a period of years, or achievements over their lifetime will be key factors in their consideration," the release stated.

The criteria for nominations include:

• Excellence in the nominee's field of expertise and/or endeavours
• Persons must be born in Trinidad and Tobago who have migrated to Canada
• Nominees can also be persons of Trinidad and Tobago descent born in Canada
• Deceased persons who meet the selection criteria

The Consulate general said all nominations must include:

• A mailing address for the nominee as well as other contact information such as a telephone number and email address
• A detailed resume/cv
• A photograph (5”x7”) of the nominee, which may be “family oriented” or one that shows the nominee in his/her area of prominence

If you wish to nominate a person, please submit all the required data by email to: congen@ttcgtoronto.gov.tt or ottawa@ttmissions.com or by regular mail to The High Commission of Trinidad and Tobago, 200 First Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2G6, attention Research & Special Projects.

The deadline for submission is May 18th, 2012.

For additional information you may contact:
Capil Bissoon, Coordinating Officer
Consulate General for the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
185 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto Ontario M2N 1M9
Phone: 416 495 9442 - extension 247