The Surrey Board of Trade and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the 15th Annual Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards on May 15 to showcase the incredible initiatives of Surrey and White Rock’s youth who are 25 years old or younger. The 25 winners were chosen based upon their business or community achievements, leadership ability, community involvement, professional achievements, and the uniqueness of their business or community projects.
“The Top 25 Under 25 Awards recognize the next generation of business and community leaders who are making a difference today. These young changemakers are shaping the future of our economy with their vision and resilience,” said Joslyn Young, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade and Acting Executive Director of the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber. “The Surrey Board of Trade and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber are proud to celebrate their achievements and support their continued success. Their contributions inspire businesses and the broader community to invest in the potential of young talent and foster a culture of growth and innovation.”
Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Winners for 2025 are:
Ahmed Khan, Surrey School District, 23
Akanksha Gopal, KidsPlay Foundation, 21
Anamika Sangar, Surrey School District, 23
Aryan Bansal, Provincial Health Services Authority, 22
Bhuvnesh Kaushal, Punjabi Community Health Association, 20
Gurbaj Singh Nanhar, HelloHi Audio Guestbook and SFU Punjabi Student Association, 23
Gurleen Sran, BC’s Childhood Cancer Society, 19
Hamza Saqib, OTO Hearing Products, 23
Harkirat Singh Walia, SFU Senate, 23
Justin Cheung, Second Savour, 20
Meharban Singh Hundal, Future Focus Mentorship, 20
Nausheen Dhanda, KidsPlay Foundation, 18
Nav Kang, Youth Health Literacy Network, 22
Navpreet Boyal, MISL Hoops, 23
Pari Soni, PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs, 14
Ritu Mehra, Let’s Do Breakfast, 24
Riya Virdi, Volentia Translation, 23
Rosarita Beatrice Correa, Himig Kabataan Cultural Society, 19
Sebastian Greaves, Surrey Hearing Care, 24
Shreya Rao, Planted Youth Opportunities, 21
Shreyanshi Vela, BOLT Safety Society, 18
Simran Garcha, GenConnect, 19
Simranjit Gill, GenConnect, 19
Sukhman Grewal, HelloHi Audio Guestbook, 22
Zohra Khawaja, Hearts Against Homelessness, 16
The Honourary Health & Safety in the Workplace Award goes to Hamza Saqib.
Business and community members are invited to celebrate the winners and connect with our next generation of leaders at the awards reception in May.
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel (15269 104 Avenue, Surrey)
Admission: Complimentary – Pre-registration required.
Register online at businessinsurrey.com or by calling 604.581.7130.
Co-Presenting Sponsor: KPU Melville School of Business
Community Sponsor: Glen Traffic Group and KidsPlay Foundation
Media Sponsors: CBC and the Surrey NOW-Leader
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