Individual Achievers (2025 Award Winners)
Several Indian-Queenslanders have been recognized for their excellence in business and community service:
Taaj Kumar: The co-founder of GM Coffee (a Brisbane-based business) was named the “Nick Xynias Multicultural Young Business Person of the Year” at the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Awards in November 2025. He was recognized for his entrepreneurial drive and fostering cross-cultural collaboration.
Dr. Chanchal Kurup: She won the “Outstanding Contribution by a New Queenslander” award at the Multicultural Queensland Awards 2025. Dr. Kurup is a researcher and educator advocating for Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQNs), helping them integrate into the Queensland healthcare system.
