A-Class Autobody
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Jolly Dhaliwal presenting an award to Amarjit Samra at the 7th annual Indo-Canadian Business Association (ICBA) Achievement Awards. The award was presented to Amarjit Samra on behalf of A-Class Auto Body in recognition of their scholarship contribution at the Achievement Awards. The event took place at the Crystal at York banquet hall in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Jolly Dhaliwal is one of the founding members of the Indo-Canadian Business Association and has served in all executive positions. Dhaliwal started his first venture in 1982, opening an auto body shop Columbia Collision Repairs Ltd. A reputation for outstanding customer service coupled with strong connections in the business community paved his entry to real estate where he was named "Rookie of the Year" by the Fraser Valley Board. He is also one of the founding members of Rotary Club of Surrey-Newton, served as a Vice-President and participated among the other fellow Rotarians in various community and international humanitarian projects.
Amarjit Samra opened A-Class Autobody and Glass, a family owned and operated business in 1984. The business provides professional auto body repair and is based in Delta, B.C. Samra, a businessman, has led many community operations, these include serving as President of Surrey/Delta Punjabi Bazaar Association and as President of Spark Education Foundation Surrey. Samra was voted as the Top 100 influential Indo-Canadian in BC, 2008. He was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for outstanding contribution to Canada. He was nominated for Surrey Business excellence award in 2008.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Jolly Dhaliwal is one of the founding members of the Indo-Canadian Business Association and has served in all executive positions. Dhaliwal started his first venture in 1982, opening an auto body shop Columbia Collision Repairs Ltd. A reputation for outstanding customer service coupled with strong connections in the business community paved his entry to real estate where he was named "Rookie of the Year" by the Fraser Valley Board. He is also one of the founding members of Rotary Club of Surrey-Newton, served as a Vice-President and participated among the other fellow Rotarians in various community and international humanitarian projects.
Amarjit Samra opened A-Class Autobody and Glass, a family owned and operated business in 1984. The business provides professional auto body repair and is based in Delta, B.C. Samra, a businessman, has led many community operations, these include serving as President of Surrey/Delta Punjabi Bazaar Association and as President of Spark Education Foundation Surrey. Samra was voted as the Top 100 influential Indo-Canadian in BC, 2008. He was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for outstanding contribution to Canada. He was nominated for Surrey Business excellence award in 2008.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.