Violi Calvert, the Producer and Co-Broadcaster of the Filipino-Australian program Radio Tagumpay was given an Inspiring Women 2023 award on March 21 at the ninth Adhika awards on March 21 at Dooley’s Catholic Club at Regents Park.
Violi Calvert, the Producer and Co-Broadcaster of the Filipino-Australian program Radio Tagumpay was given an Inspiring Women 2023 award on March 21 at the ninth Adhika awards on March 21 at Dooley’s Catholic Club at Regents Park.
Community organisation Adhika (Filipino word that means ‘aspiration’) held its ninth International Women’s Day (IWD) forum and gala dinner, turning the spotlight on Filipino-Australian women who champion empowerment and gender equity.
Violi was given the award in recognition of being a freelance writer and as part of community radio in NSW for more than fifteen years, with the last nine years being at Triple H 100.1FM. As a producer and co-broadcaster she ensures that their radio program provides high standard of content, a platform for aspiring members of the community, for sharing inspiring stories and for celebrating achievements of the members of the Filipino-Australian community.
Violi enjoys the challenges and satisfaction of producing and broadcasting two hour radio show with the dedicated and talented Radio Tagumpay Team and contributors. Aside from tasks within the studio, she spearheaded the 2015 and 2016 Inspire Fundraising Concert for Triple H 100.1 FM and two charity initiatives and the 2021 Selfless Love Concert fundraising for international students impacted by the pandemic.
In her acceptance speech, Violi stated: “I would like to accept the Adhika IWD recognition to express my gratitude to all who trusted me with their stories which I had shared on radio and in my writing for more than 15 years. I’d also like to thank those who have helped me in the various activities and projects I was involved with; my family, especially my husband John, for the support that enabled me to carry out all my volunteer activities.”
About Violi Calvert
Violi Calvert is a writer, journalist and radio broadcaster who also built a career in corporate governance prior to devoting her time and passion towards media and community service.
Among the awards she received were: Multicultural and Indigenous Media Award – Coverage of Community Affairs, 2015, 2016 NARRA Ambassador for Culture & Arts – Community Service & Media; 2021 FILSPARC Inaugural Inspirational Mother of the Year Award; as well as several certificates of appreciation from the Consulate and various community organisations.
Her 35-year career in Australia was in Governance and Fraud Prevention and Investigations. Her educational attainment includes: BSEEd (Cum Laude; 1970) and MAEd (1972) from UE Manila; BBus from University of Technology Sydney (1995) and Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management, Flinders University (2004).
Given her various accomplishments, her alma mater presented her with a Distinguished Achievement Award at the University of the East Diamond Jubilee in 2006.