is Changing Lives (director) (Bravo!/Leda Serene Films, 2007) Give A 'Hood A Bad Name... (producer) (CBC Radio One, "Outfront" 2007) Lost in the Struggle (associate producer) (CBC Television, the fifth estate'', 2006) Racism: Wash it Away (director) (Racism. Stop It! National Video Competition/MuchMusic, 1999) Awards 2018: Nguyen was awarded a Canada's Volunteer Award from Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos for creating unique opportunities for the at-risk youth. 2018: Nguyen received the Canadian Ethnic Media Association (CEMA) Award for best podcast. 2017: Nguyen was awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers from Toronto Mayor John Tory for his efforts to eliminate racial discrimination through Jane-Finch.com. 2017: Nguyen was awarded the June Callwood Award from Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Laura Albanese. 2015: Nguyen was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal from Governor General David Johnston for his website in allowing area resident's voices to be heard. 2012: Nguyen received the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada Award from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, David C. Onley, at the Ontario Legislative Building. 2012: Nguyen received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston and Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, for fighting stereotypes and acting as role model and mentor for at risk youth. 2011: Nguyen received the Heritage Toronto Award of Excellence for preserving the living cultural history of the Jane-Finch neighbourhood. The 37th annual awards ceremony was held at Koerner Hall, the Royal Conservatory of Music. 2011: Nguyen received the Newcomer Champion Award from Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. He was recognized as a community leader in the Jane and Finch area who promotes civic engagement with at-risk youth. 2011: Nguyen received the Bobbie Resnick Philanthropy Award from the Toronto chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Toronto) for outstanding leadership and service to the community. 2010: Nguyen was granted the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. He was invested at Queen's Park by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Canada, David C. Onley. 2010: Nguyen received the Canadian Ethnic Media Association (CEMA) Award for best ethnic internet journalism in Canada. 2010: Paul Nguyen received the Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism for making significant contributions to multiculturalism in Canada from the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney, PC, MP. Nguyen received a $20,000 grant towards a non-profit organization of his choice. He was selected among