Vote & Support: Narmin Ismail & Mina Mawani are selected as the RBC Top 75 Canadian Immigrant Awards Finalist

Voting is now open for the selection of Top 25 Canadian Immigrants. Vote in 4 easy step:

1. Visit canadianimmigrant.ca
2. Learn about the finalists by clicking their image.
3. Select up to three different finalists by checking the ‘vote for me’ box.
4. Submit your vote(s) at the bottom of the page.

Help choose the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2016. Voting ends May 13, 2016.

About Narmin Ismail

Occupation: Founder and CEO, The Spark of Hope Foundation
Country of Origin: Kenya
City: Toronto
In Canada For: > 10 years

Founder and CEO, of the Spark of Hope Foundation, Narmin Ismail is a seasoned leader in building, mentoring, supporting and motivating dynamic and growth-focused teams with a particular focus on communications and change management. She has extensive entrepreneurial experience with a broad mix of management and leadership skills in for-profit and not-for profit sectors, previously working as CEO of Daughters for Life Foundation and co-founder of Climb for Leaders.

About Mina Mawani

Occupation: President and CEO, CrohnÕs and Colitis Canada
Country of Origin: Uganda
City: Richmond Hill
In Canada For: >10 years

Mina Mawani has a true commitment and passion to improve the lives of Canadians. As a diverse leader and avid volunteer, Mawani’s list of accomplishments and contributions is impressive.

A consistent theme throughout Mawani’s career is her relentless focus on helping organizations in transition. Through a number of leadership roles, she has helped non-profits, hospitals and governments navigate massive change, improve their capacity, secure sustainable funding, and develop strong visions and strategies. Mawani currently serves as the president and CEO of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Applying her passion and enthusiasm to the Crohn’s and Colitis community, Mawani is deeply engaged with the issues that matter most: finding cures and improving lives for the nearly 250,000 Canadians affected by these chronic diseases.