NRI Ajay Dilawri, one of three brothers- founders of the Dilawri Group,
Canada’s largest auto dealer, honored
Los Angeles, August. 09, 2021
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NRI Ajay Dilawri, founders of the Dilawri Group, Canada’s largest auto dealer, has been honored with the Order of British Columbia.
Ajay Dilawri, and his two brothers owns 76 dealerships across five provinces in Canada.
Ajay Dilawri on of the Canadian exceptional people have been appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition, Lt. Gov. Janet Austin, chancellor of the order, has announced.
“As representative of the Crown in British Columbia and as Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia, I am delighted to welcome 16 new members to the order,” Austin said. “Their extraordinary leadership has been a source of strength for communities across the province. In difficult times, they have connected us through art, culture, public service and more. As we move with optimism toward the future, their achievements will be a foundation of success for future generations. It is with great honour I share congratulations to these remarkable individuals.”
This year, 257 British Columbians were nominated. Since its inception, 475 British Columbians have been appointed to the Order of B.C. Members have been appointed from all regions of the province and in numbers generally proportionate to a region’s population.
“Each one of this year’s Order of British Columbia recipients has made tremendous contributions to their communities,” said Premier John Horgan. “I want to extend my congratulations and honour them for their leadership and dedication as community leaders. Trailblazers in medicine, that carried us through an incredibly difficult pandemic with expertise, grace, and, of course, kindness. Inspiring philanthropists, determined protectors of the environment and powerful Indigenous leaders. We are all truly grateful for your leadership.”
Ajay and his brothers Kap and Tony Dilawri are the founders of the Dilawri Group:
· Ajay and his brothers Kap and Tony are the founders of the Dilawri Group
· Dilawri Group is the largest automotive group in Canada, with over 4,000 employees and 76 automotive dealerships across Canada.
· H e own 24 dealerships in BC and he supports more than 2,000 employees and their families in his home province.
· He own vast commercial real estate holdings and many other successful operating businesses
· He invests millions of dollars into the province’s economy every year.
· His significant investment in electrical vehicle development will also help address climate change and contribute to a greener economy.
The Dilawri brothers’ success is largely based on learning a strong work ethic from their parents who immigrated to Canada from India.
Dilawri Foundation has quietly donated tens of millions of dollars to help charitable causes in health care, mental health, education, autism, and public safety.
· They generate enough capital to give back to the community.
· Ajay believes that by giving children a solid foundation early in life, they are infinitely more likely to thrive in the future.
· His commitment to making BC a better place to live creates a healthier and more productive population, which benefits everyone in the province.
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