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  • Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Five Distinguished Past Mii Award Winners from Newfoundland and Labrador at Annual Conference.

    Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Five Distinguished Past Mii Award Winners from Newfoundland and Labrador at Annual Conference.

    Windsor, NS (May 23, 2025) – On May 27, 2025, at their Annual Conference, held this year in St. John’s NL, the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) proudly celebrates five outstanding individuals from Newfoundland and Labrador who have previously been honoured with the Most Inspiring Immigrant (Mii) Awards. These awards recognize excellence, leadership, and community impact by immigrants across Atlantic Canada.
    The five past recipients being highlighted by the ACC for their continued contributions and inspiring legacies are:

    • Dr. Paula Mendonça
    • Dr. Paul Banahene Adjei
    • Dr. Sevtap Savas
    • Dr. Desai Shan
    • Dr. Sulaimon Giwa
    Each of these individuals has made a profound impact in their respective fields through innovation, research, advocacy, and community engagement.
    Organized by My East Coast Experience, the Mii Awards celebrate the stories of immigrants who demonstrate exceptional leadership, creativity, and resilience—qualities these five honourees embody through their ongoing work in Newfoundland and Labrador.
    “We are incredibly proud to recognize these five exceptional individuals,” said Rhonda Tul-Lane, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. “Their accomplishments continue to inspire and uplift communities throughout our region, and their stories serve as powerful examples of the positive impact of immigration.”
     
     
     
    For more information on the Mii Awards or how to nominate someone for future recognition, please visit. https://myeastcoastexperience.com/
    About the Mii Awards
    The Most Inspiring Immigrant Awards (Mii Awards) honour individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievements and leadership in their fields. These awards celebrate those whose innovative work and community commitment have shaped industries and inspired others across Atlantic Canada.
     
     
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    About the Atlantic Chamber – The Voice of Atlantic Canadian Business
    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is the largest accredited business organization of influence in Atlantic Canada representing more than 16,000 businesses and their 300,000 employees through its network of 90 Chambers of Commerce in the four Atlantic Provinces. For more than 125 years, ACC has served as the voice of Atlantic Canadian business and actively partners with its members and other organizations to help create a strong, vibrant, and growing Atlantic Canada.
     
     

  • Business Truth & Reconciliation Business Truth & Reconciliation

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce takes proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework.

     

    Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect.

    Learn more click here