Victoria's Multicultural Awards for Excellence

The annual awards program was established in 2004 to recognise and reward the contributions of individuals and organisations that promote the social, economic and cultural benefits of Victoria's multicultural community. The event is hosted by the Governor of Victoria, and is attended by more than 500 members of Victoria’s multicultural and multifaith community.

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Victorian Refugee Recognition Record (VRRR)

Please note that the VRRR awards program is currently under review by the VMC and therefore will not take place in 2012. Further updates about the future of the program will be added to this page.

About the VRRR
The Victorian Refugee Record (VRRR) has been held annually since 2004 and is an awards program which recognises individuals of a refugee background for their outstanding work in the community. The VRRR also marks and celebrates Refugee Week (19-25 June) – Australia’s peak annual activity to inform the public on refugee issues and to celebrate the positive contributions made by people of refugee background to Australian society.

Previous VRRR recipients have represented many different cultures and age groups, and work in many different fields. All have been selected for the significant contribution they have made towards fostering community harmony. Many recipients dedicate time to voluntary work, either within their own local community, or the community at large. A lot of them have taken on leadership roles within their communities, and provide support to others who are marginalised or disadvantaged. All hold a common commitment to bettering their lives and those around them.

The 2011 recipients were recognised at an Awards Ceremony held during Refugee Week at the Immigration Museum.

Meet the 2011 Victorian Refugee Record recpients

Download a full list of Victorian Refugee Recognition Record recipients