Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Shiva Jahanshah - 2011 Outstanding Young Alumna | 
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2011 Outstanding Young Alumna | What Shiva Wants SAIT’s Outstanding Young Alumni award is given to a recent alumnus/a who has made exceptional professional achievements and contributions to the community. This year’s recipient, Shiva Jahanshah, certainly fits this bill. As a television reporter and producer she has created a number of acclaimed documentaries. Her three part documentary called “Homeless in Calgary” received a prestigious Alberta Motion Picture Industries Association (AMPIA) award. “Journey of Faith,” her 30 minute film on Ramadan, received an AMPIA nomination and has aired across Canada. Jahanshah’s work lends a voice to people living on the margins, bringing awareness of critical social issues like homelessness, gangs and domestic violence. That social conscience permeates her private life as well as her professional one. Jahanshah is a committed community volunteer, participating in charity events such as the Mayor’s Annual Food Drive, the Empty Bowl benefit and fund raisers for the Salvation Army and Drop-In Centre. Related links and media: Nomination Process: Nominations are now open for the 2012 Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Fill out this form outlining how the nominee meets the specified criteria. For more information, please contact Lorie Abernethy at 403.284.7046.
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