“Local Hero” Indian-Origin Sikh Volunteer Wins Australian Of The Year Award
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Amar Singh, a Sikh, founded the "Turbans 4 Australia" seven years ago.Melbourne: A 41-year-old Indian-origin Sikh volunteer, who experienced ethnic slurs because of his beard and turban, was honoured along with three others with the prestigious 2023 New South Wales Australian of the Year Award for supporting the community during floods, bushfires, drought and the pandemic. The New South Wales government made the announcement in the "local hero" category on November 3.The national award honoured the achievements of community members, while emphasising the importance of service to the nation of Australia.A round of applause for these four #AusoftheYear finalists š pic.twitter.com/7do6Wbc48nā AusoftheYearAwards (@ausoftheyear) November 2, 2022Amar Singh, a Sikh, founded the "Turbans ...