One of Griffith University’s senior lecturers has won a prestigious Queensland Day Award during the 2017 annual celebrations.
Dr Tapan Sarker, from the Department of International Business and Asian Studies in Griffith Business School, was awarded the honour by the Minister for Innovation, Science and Digital Economy, Hon Leeanne Enoch MP at an event on June 10.
Dr Sarker was recognised for his contribution to community works including organising fundraising events for local schools, participating in a community tree planting program and organising multicultural events to promote social inclusiveness and cultural heritage of South Asian communities living in Brisbane.
Dr Sarker says he was honoured to receive such a commendation. “I am so excited to win the prestigious Queensland Day Award 2017,” he says. “I would like to thank Griffith Business School for all the support that I have received so far in furthering my civic duty and to help the broader