A unique gala event and one of the most prestigious for the South Asian community, the 2nd Annual MyBindi Awards will be held on November 7th, 2002 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. MyBindi.com, Canada's leading on-line South Asian destination is all set to bring back this year's red carpet affair for South Asians. The aim of the MyBindi Awards Show is to recognize the talents and contributions of South Asians in Canada.

MyBindi has been around for about three years now and we are amazed at how far we have gone and accomplished. One of the key reasons for the website is showcasing the South Asian presence. The awards are a line extension of that,' says Manisha Bawa co-founder of MyBindi. Already a powerful presence in the community, MyBindi.com attracts over 1.5 million page views per month.

The MyBindi Awards facilitate a people's choice forum and the winners are selected based on the results on-line voting. The award categories span a number of disciplines in the arts, entertainment, media and community. Toronto's talented film-maker Deepa Mehta will be honoured with a Special Achievement Award at this year's gala event.

The Awards show celebrate the talent and achievements of South Asians and also build bridges with the mainstream Canadian community. 'The MyBindi Awards Show went very well last year,' says Manisha. 'There was a lot of good will and positive feedback in the air. We wanted to make sure that it becomes an annual tradition.'

Promising to be a glitzy affair MyBindi will honour the winners in style with live performances, awards presentations and an after-party.

Some of last year's winners and guest list included the Canadian minister Allan Rock, Former Mayor Barbara Hall, Nav Bhatia, RnB Artist Carlos Morgon, Nadine of Electric Circus, Gemini Nominee Comedian Russel Peters, Juno-nominated Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Miss Canada Universe Neelam Verma, Global TV's Neha Bhupal, CFMT's Mo-D amongst many others.

MyBindi has hosted and sponsored several successful social, business and cultural programs throughout the Greater Toronto Area.


Original Publication Date: Saturday, October 19, 2002 - Weekly Voice