For Airdrie Realtor Esha Malhotra, giving back is simply part of who she is. Whether she’s organizing local business events or helping “Santa” write personalized letters, her passion for community shines through everything she does.
“It warms my heart to help people,” she says. “I think the most valuable thing one can give is time and I have that to share.”
An enthusiastic member of Airdrie’s business and volunteer networks, Malhotra is involved with groups like the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce Events Committee and 100 Women Who Care Airdrie. She’s also the creative force behind events like Sip and Shop, a free marketplace supporting local entrepreneurs.
When the 2024 Canada Post strike threatened to cancel Santa’s letters, she personally wrote more than 55 heartfelt replies, each one customized and hand delivered with cookies and chocolate.
Her nominator, Vipan Benipal, says, “We joke that Esha knows everyone in Airdrie. She gives her time with no expectation in return … always selfless and does all this out of the goodness of her heart.”
By helping her clients find the house of their dreams and her volunteerism for local non-profits, Malhotra continues to make Airdrie feel like home for everyone she meets.
The AAWAs are celebrating their Sweet 16 in 2026. What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?
Never stop learning, never give up and go for what you want without the fear of failing.