Encouraging Female Leadership：CMH NEWS CEO Honoured at the 2024 Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards

【CMHnews post】Ms. Xie Yan, CEO of CMH NEWS（Also known as Multicultural Herald）, won the Woman Impact Award at the 2024 Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards! The ceremony, held on October 3, 2024, aims to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the immigrant community in Alberta. This year, as in previous years, there were nine major award categories, with 35 recipients from various fields and ethnic backgrounds. Among them, two Chinese individuals were honored. The award was presented by Premier Dannel Smith of Alberta.

Danio. Governor Smith and Ms. Xie Yan, President of CMHnews

Newcomers contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and cultural diversity by taking active roles in their communities, schools and workplaces, and by starting their own businesses. The Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards will honour these achievements to show appreciation for newcomers and inform people about the ways newcomers make our neighbourhoods, schools and economy more diverse and inclusive.

“My heartfelt congratulations to each of the award nominees and recipients. I applaud your dedication and your passion to bettering the province and supporting your fellow Albertans. Your actions are an inspiration to all, and your efforts to better our communities are recognized and appreciated," said Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Muhammad Yaseen, in a statement. 

Yan Xie

Yan, founder of CMH News and president of the Tianjin Association in Western Canada, is a prominent journalist and community leader. Since 2020, she has connected communities and governments, bridging Canada and China. Her media company, reaching over 1 million subscribers, and her active role in elections highlight her significant impact.

Bing Sheng Chen

Mr. Bing Sheng Chen, President of the Calgary Jiang Zhe Shanghai Association, has enriched Canadian society through his leadership and cultural promotion. A retired professional from Suzhou, China, Mr. Chen organized traditional music performances and innovative online activities during the pandemic, strengthening community bonds and cultural appreciation.

The Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards (formerly the Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards) celebrate the outstanding contributions of Albertans born abroad. They honour individuals – youth, women, seniors, entrepreneurs, community builders and others – who have enriched the province through volunteer activities, leadership, innovation, business, or academic and professional achievements.

Nominees must have been born outside of Canada but are now Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and currently living in Alberta. They may have been living in Canada for a long time, or for just a few years.