Awards

1+ hour, 32+ min ago   (651+ words) Representing a diverse group of leaders, trailblazers, advocates, volunteers and everyday heroes whose dedication to inclusion, equality and community is making a positive difference to rainbow communities across New South Wales, ACON has announced the recipients of the 2026 Honour Awards....

1+ hour, 16+ min ago   (466+ words) A three-minute documentary highlighting the work of Ekta NZ Inc, a Wellington-based charity supporting migrant and ethnic communities, has won the Wellington UNESCO City of Film: Diversity in Film award at the inaugural Community Film Challenge organised by Volunteer Wellington....

2+ hour, 37+ min ago   (133+ words) LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - The Lansing branch of the NAACP celebrated its 60th Freedom Fund Dinner Sunday night. The dinner helps raise funds for several of the organization’s initiatives, including scholarships, voting advocacy and civil rights advocacy. Every available seat was filled…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago   (700+ words) The last Nobel prize of the year will be announced on Monday, when the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences names the 2026 laureate in economic sciences. The announcement in Stockholm is expected around 11:45 am (0945 GMT). In 2025, the award went to three…...

3+ hour, 52+ min ago   (786+ words) The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics will be announced today. Indian-American economist Raj Chetty is also being discussed among the potential contenders. According to the official announcement by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the prize will be announced on Monday,…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago   (599+ words) Hokianga has lost one of its respected kaumātua, with John Klaricich remembered for decades of service to his community, Māori heritage and whenua. Klaricich died peacefully at home on October 9, aged 94. Born on March 23, 1932, he dedicated much of his life…...

4+ hour, 29+ min ago   (172+ words) The NAACP of Butte County held its annual Black and White Gala at Chico's California Park Pavilion, celebrating community leaders under the theme "Pathways to Possibility." Chico State President Steve Perez delivered the keynote address, and several local figures were…...

4+ hour, 44+ min ago   (531+ words) Jean Plauger, left, shares a moment with Joyce Marlow, center, and Jeania Aylor, right, after being presented the John K. Marlow Love Wins Legacy Award by the Hike Kidz Foundation on Friday. Joyce Marlow was married to the late John Marlow…...

8+ hour, 23+ min ago   (180+ words) Nominations are now open for the AIM Hero Awards 2027, inviting the community to recognise individuals whose compassion, dedication and commitment to multiculturalism make a meaningful difference. Many community heroes make their contributions quietly. They give their time, lend a helping…...

10+ hour, 50+ min ago   (324+ words) The economics prize was added in 1968, whereas the other five were instituted in 1901. Over a century after their inception, these prizes have acquired an iconic status that is seen as universal. The whole world waits for the announcements. They are…...