The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade is proud to announce the recipients of the 16th Annual Surrey & White Rock Top 25 Under 25 Awards, recognizing the remarkable achievements of young leaders who are making a meaningful impact across the region.
The awards celebrate 25 outstanding individuals aged 25 and under who have demonstrated excellence in business, leadership, innovation, and community involvement. Each recipient was carefully selected based on their professional accomplishments, leadership ability, community contributions, and the uniqueness of their business or community initiatives.
“The Top 25 Under 25 Awards recognize the next generation of business and community leaders who are already making a difference,” said Joslyn Young, CEO of the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade. “These young changemakers are shaping the future of our economy with their vision, creativity, and resilience. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and support their continued success.”
The Surrey & White Rock Top 25 Under 25 Winners for 2026 are:
Armaan Thandi, Downtown Surrey BIA, 21
Arsh Jassal, Pill Planner, 24
Avleen Bharaj, Hands of Hope – Surrey, 17
Desmond Tompkins, Youth Arts Council of Surrey/White Rock Museum & Archives, 22
Gaganpreet Heer, Hands for Life Foundation, 21
Gavin Singh Sangha, Pharmacure Community Society, 22
Gurfathe Singh Brar, VoiceWell, 19
Hiya Sharma, Youth Volunteer Team, 17
Isabella Wen, Rose Tinted Ceilings, 18
Isherpreet Dhaliwal, One Blood For Life Foundation, 17
James Yin, EcoFabrica / Thrive Student Investment Challenge, 17
Jasmin Kaur Bains, Students Overcoming Substance Use Disorder and Addictions Society of Canada (SOUDA), 23
Joban Chahal, One Nirvair Network, 20
Komal Preet Uppal, Girls Rising to Achieve, Connect and Empower (GRACE), 22
Krivan Mirok, Mindscribe and The Resource Centre, 14
Misha Panesar, Heartwise Foundation, 20
Mohkam Singh Malik, More Than a Suburb, 20
Palak Vashisht, Five Rivers Foundation Canada, 22
Riley Williams, Balance Co-Lab, 22
Romina Khaksar, Instea, 22
Saachi Dhaliwal, Under the Scope BC, 19
Sabine Lapointe, Playful Palette Foundation, 16
Stephanie Quon, CAN-ACCESS, 24
Sukhman Kaur Dhillon, Hands for Life Foundation, 21
Sukhman Kang, Youth STEM Program, 22
The award recipients will be formally recognized at a special celebration on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, bringing together business and community leaders to honour their accomplishments and connect with the region’s emerging talent.
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel (15269 104 Avenue, Surrey)
Admission: Complimentary – Pre-registration required.
Members of the business community and the public are invited to attend and celebrate the next generation of leaders. Registration is available at swrbot.com or by calling 604.581.7130.
Co-Presenting Sponsor: KPU Melville School of Business
Silver Sponsor: Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
Community Sponsor: KidsPlay Foundation
Media Sponsors: CBC and the Surrey NOW-Leader
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Aman Parman
604.634.0345 | aman@swrbot.com
