DFW Immigrant Leaders and Advocates To Be Honored At 2023 Immigrant Journey Awards

DALLAS - EntSun -- In its tenth year, the Immigrant Journey Awards will honor DFW's most influential immigrant leaders and advocates.  After receiving numerous nominations, presenting sponsor and Dallas law firm Badmus & Associates is excited to announce the 2023 award recipients.

When it comes to the extraordinary achievements of the honorees, the Immigrant Journey Awards gives credit where credit is due. The program acknowledges remarkable contributions from the immigrant population to the social and economic vibrancy of the region through numerous award categories such as Immigrant Entrepreneur, Immigrant Professional Excellence, Immigrant Spirit, and Immigrant Advocate.

"As always, immigrants are vital to the community, business, and the future of this country. We are so honored to recognize the accomplishments of our finalists during June's Immigrant Heritage Month," said Ann Massey Badmus, founder of Badmus & Associates.

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Award winners represent a broad scope of immigrants living in North Texas communities with roots in places like India, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Nigeria, and the Philippines.

This year's awardees are Sonia Elhence, Neha Kunte, Leticia Tudon, Gauri Junnarkar, Elvia Wallace-Martinez, Jeronimo Lopez, Joel Elemente, Honour Sithole, Olufemi Afolami, and University of Texas at Arlington.

These outstanding business, community, and professional leaders will be honored, and the award winners will be announced on June 16, 2023, at the Immigrant Journey Awards Gala at 6:30 p.m. at the Communities Foundation of Texas in Dallas, Texas.

The awards gala serves as a great opportunity to meet notable immigrant individuals and business owners, professionals, representatives of members of Congress, international dignitaries, and local civic leaders and representatives.

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.