Calgary entrepreneur Manjit Minhas to receive UN Global Citizen Award
Honoured for dedication to supporting gender equality and women-led businesses, and charitable initiatives that uplift women
by Mackenzie Rhode · Calgary HeraldMinhas Brewery and Distillery co-founder Manjit Minhas will be honoured by the United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) with the Global Citizen Laureate Award on Oct. 15.
The award recognizes Canadians demonstrating leadership in their communities, and promoting the values and mission of the UN.
Minhas is receiving the honour for her dedication to supporting gender equality and women-led businesses, and her charitable initiatives that uplift women. Her work demonstrates a dedication to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal aimed to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls.