The Annual Diversity Awards Gala tonight in Saskatoon is a sold-out event where winners will be announced, and attendees will be treated to an evening of multicultural performances.

Organizers says women’s entrepreneurship is centre stage tonight including celebrating immigrant women entrepreneurs.

Tonight, includes the presentation of a new award, the Immigrant Woman Resilience Award, to a woman who has achieved success or had a positive impact on the local community as a professional, volunteer, or mentor while overcoming hardship and/or multiple barriers during her settlement in Canada.

The Director of the Saskatoon Open Door Society’s Employment Services Unit Ashraf Mirmontahai says, “When women participate fully in their society, we see stronger, more inclusive economic growth.”

The Annual Diversity Awards Gala recognizes local businesses and individuals who have helped refugees and immigrants succeed in Saskatoon’s labour market.