2010 Scholarship Luncheon
The Multicultural Council of Oshawa Durham presented five young people with scholarships at a luncheon held on Dec. 12 at the Ajax Convention Centre. Below are a few pictures of the event. Click a photo to view a larger image.


Master of ceremonies Roland Rutland opens the 2010 MCOD scholarship luncheon.

Violinist Sabha Hajizadeh plays for the 2010 MCOD scholarship luncheon.

Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson speaks at the 2010 MCOD scholarship luncheon. 

Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson presents a plaque to MCOD president Omar Wisdom.

Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson presents a commemorative certificate to scholarship recipient Renee Hum-Hsiao.

Nikhil Sethi's mom Pooja accepts her commemorative certificate from Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson.

Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson presents a commemorative certificate to scholarship recipient Adeel Kahn.

Sharvil Medhekar accepts a certificate on behalf of Tanvi Medhekar from Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson.

The 2010 MCOD scholarship recipients pose for a group photo.

Ajax councillor Renrick Ashby presents MCOD president with a commemorative certificate.

DDSB education director Martyn Beckett address attendees at the 2010 scholarship luncheon.

Anisa Hajizadeh gives moving speech about human rights at the 2010 scholarship luncheon.

MCOD president Omar Wisdon address attendees at the 2010 MCOD scholarship luncheon.

Surinder Singh Gill is honoured for his longstanding commitment to the MCOD.

Vocalist Sivi Pradeepan entertains attendees at the MCOD scholarship luncheon.

Adeel Khan receives his scholarship from MCOD lifetime member Elkanah Clarke.

MCOD lifetime member Terry Kelly presents Tanvi Medhekar's scholarship to her brother Sharvil.

MCOD lifetime member Maryanne Sholdra presents Nikhil Sethi's scholarship to proud mom Pooja.

MCOD lifetime member Dr. Amelia Yadhoo-Bayang presents Renee Hum-Hsiao with her scholarship.

Renee Hum-Hsiao accepts Abir Arefin's scholarship on behalf of her friend from MCOD secretary Deb Blucher.

MCOD past president Lyril Browne recognizes Emily Rutland for her volunteer work. 

MCOD treasurer Winnie Chapman closes the 2010 scholarship luncheon

Attendees at the 2010 Multicultural Council of Oshawa Durham's scholarship luncheon.

Attendees at the 2010 Multicultural Council of Oshawa Durham's scholarship luncheon.