We Strive, We Excel, We Are... - Black Business and Professional

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The Black Business and Professional Association and RBC Present
A statue of Harry Jerome in Stanley Park,
Vancouver, British Columbia.
“We Strive, We Excel, We Are...”
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
The Toronto Congress Centre
650 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON
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Awards Program
Message from BBPA President
Harry Jerome Profile
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MESSAGES
Message from the Governor General of Canada
Message from the Prime Minister
Message from the Presenting Sponsor
Message from the Premier of Ontario
Message from the Ontario PC Leader
Message from the Ontario NDP Leader
Message from the Mayor of Toronto
Message from the Minister of Health Promotion and Sport
Message from the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
Messages from Police Services
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BBPA PROFILE
BBPA Celebration and Events
BBPA Organization Profile
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BBPA HARRY JEROME AWARDS
About the Artistic Director
Message from the Chair & Co-Chair of the Harry Jerome Awards
2010 Harry Jerome Awards
About Our Hosts
Academics & Community Service Award Recipients
Lifetime Achievement & Business Award Recipients
Technology & Innovation & President’s Award Recipients
Athletics & Health Sciences Award Recipients
Diversity & Leadership Award Recipients
Young Entrepreneur & Media Award Recipients
Professional Excellence & Trailblazer Award Recipients
Entertainment & Arts Award Recipients
Preformers
National Scholarship Fund
Women of Honour
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Award Category Sponsors and Recipients
Special Acknowledgements
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The 29th Annual Harry Jerome Awards
April 30th, 2011
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AWARDS PROGRAM
“We Strive, We Excel,
We Are…”
Anthem: O Canada- The Chitans - Eddie Bullen & Harry Jerome Orchestra
Overture: played by Harry Jerome Orchestra / rundown of evening and recipients announced
Entertainment: Carlos Morgan, One Accord, Jade’s Hip Hop Dancers
Giving thanks / Grace: Pastor Orim Meikle
Introduction of Hosts: Dwight Drummond, Garvia Bailey, Tyrone T-Rexx Edwards
*** Dinner ***
Greetings: Community Leaders
Greetings: Pauline Christian, President, Black Business and Professional Association
Mark Beckles,
Regional Vice President, RBC Royal Bank, Presenting Sponsor
Keynote Address: Senator Donald Oliver
Awards: Academics …Community Service…Lifetime Achievement
Moment of remembrance: Honoring the late Dudley Laws & Dr. Ouida Wright
Entertainment: Karen Jules
Awards: Business… Technology and Innovation…President’s
Moment of remembrance: Honoring Harry Jerome
Awards: Athletics…Health Sciences…Diversity
Entertainment: Al St. Louis and the Harry Jerome Orchestra
***Scotia Bank Live Auction***
Awards: Leadership…Young Entrepreneur…Media…Professional Excellence
Entertainment: Glenn Lewis
Awards: Trailblazer…Entertainment…Arts
Appreciation: Karlyn Percil, Chair, Harry Jerome Awards
Entertainment: All Performers
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April 30th, 2011
MESSAGE FROM THE BBPA PRESIDENT
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he Black Business and Professional Association
and our presenting sponsor, RBC Royal Bank
are proud and honoured to welcome all of
you to the 29th Annual BBPA Harry Jerome awards.
Tonight we unveil 16 outstanding awards that will
be conferred to some of Canada’s most deserving
honourees, under the banner, “We Strive! We Excel!
We are…!” We congratulate the illustrious line-up
of our 2011 Harry Jerome Award winners who have
strived for excellence, raised the bar, and delivered
outstanding achievements in their various pursuits
and disciplines. These accomplishments are
certainly significant in and of themselves; however,
I would be remiss not to pay homage to the
individual that inspired the commencement of
tonight’s proceedings.
It was just little over half of century ago that
Harry Jerome burst onto the international Track and
Field scene. He set world records in the 100m and
100yd sprints and was proud to represent his country
at three Olympiads. After he retired from the world
of Track and Field, he pursued graduate studies,
earned a Master of Science degree, and he played
an integral role in advocating and motivating youth
to excel. He received the Order of Canada and
carried with him not just the hopes and dreams of
African Canadians, but the aspirations, determination
and courage of an entire nation – and he did so with
pride, passion and a great sense of responsibility.
Today, 50 years later, these same attributes have
penetrated the DNA of our community and produced
some of the best in class that will be honoured at
tonight’s gala. Undoubtedly, Harry Jerome’s proud
legacy and blueprint for excellence are reflected in
the achievements of tonight’s award recipients. It is
evident that “We Strive, We Excel, We Are…!”
In the name of excellence, community advocacy,
determination, and courage, let’s be reminded of
two community giants who have fallen very recently,
namely the late Dudley Laws and Dr. Ouida Wright.
These individuals have given unselfishly to our
community, therefore, I would like to pause for a
moment as we celebrate excellence, to remember
and honour them. “We Strive, We Excel, We Are…!”
The Harry Jerome Awards is considered to
be the preeminent African Canadian awards in
our nation. This year, we celebrate world class
achievements of our 2011 winners in a variety
of fields, including Academics, Arts, Media,
Entertainment, Athletics, Business,
Community Service, Health Sciences,
Leadership, Professional Excellence,
Technology and Innovation, and
Entrepreneurship. We also celebrate
the recipients of our Lifetime
Achievement Award, the President’s
Award, and the Trailblazer Award. For
the first time this year, we have added
a new award to our annual honours,
the Diversity Award.
It is with a sense of gratitude,
appreciation and humility, that I
extend a heartfelt thank you to the
financial muscles and nurturing pillars
behind our organization. Most of our
sponsors have committed to support
the BBPA financially over the next
three years, as it relates to the Harry Jerome Awards,
The National Scholarship Fund, The National Black
Business and Professional Convention, as well as
other BBPA events. I must it make clear that our
sponsors are not investing in the BBPA to be a part
of an ‘event.’ Our sponsors invest because they
believe in diversity, and they want to ensure the
delivery of our mandate as well as our success. Our
success is their success and our country’s success,
as it engenders a more vibrant economy, helps to
shape and define a greater society, and builds a
robust community for many generations to come. I
want to extend a special thank you to our presenting
sponsor RBC, Royal Bank, for partnering with the
BBPA to present these awards. We appreciate
RBC’s commitment to the BBPA, and your financial
support will never go unnoticed. Special thanks
to Scotiabank, our sponsor of the Women of
Honour, a pre-Harry Jerome Awards event, and
the Harry Jerome Awards Live Auction. The BBPA
would like to recognize all of our major sponsors
for this year’s awards, including Aon Hewitt, Bell
Canada, BMO Financial Group, CIBC, TD Bank,
Intellipharmaceutics, Sterling Dental, the Ontario
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Nursing
and Homemakers, Inc., Denham Jolly, Planet Africa,
SWAY magazine, CBC, and Rogers TV. In addition, I
would like to recognize one of our newest sponsors
at the BBPA, Chevrolet. Chevrolet has strongly come
on board, occupying key areas in the Awards and
Scholarship spaces, with discussions to collaborate
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on other BBPA initiatives. We look forward to an
amazing partnership in the future as we both seek to
motivate this and the next generations to be inspired
and empowered in their quest for excellence. On
behalf of the BBPA, I would also like to thank the
Toronto Congress Centre for the luxurious service we
receive every year.
The BBPA would not be able to host this grand
occasion without all of our donors, advertisers, youth
table sponsors, and media who have helped to
promote these awards and the values we encourage
and represent in the Black community.
We thank everyone who has dedicated their
time and energy into this auspicious occasion.
Special thanks to our Co-Chairs Karlyn Percil and Pat
Gloudon for their amazing dedication, commitment,
and leadership in delivering this award show. Thank
you Michelle Ambrose for making the room beautiful,
and thanks Eddie Bullen for bringing melodious
sounds to our ears. We thank our new Artistic
Director Aadin Church in joining our team this year
and for his dedication and commitment to his new
role. Thanks to Koree Haye for his unwavering
support as a co-producer. Brian Henry, we thank you
for the video presentation of our winners. We are
also appreciative of our office staff, Adrianna Lewis,
Charla-Maye Cooper, and Kimberly Nembhard, as
well as our volunteer Shanna Thompson, for their
hard work and devotion to the BBPA. We want
to recognize Perry-Rose Flash, our program book
designer, for the many hours that have gone into
this souvenir program book. We cannot neglect
to mention Mr. Cleve Sandy and SAV audio/visual
in helping to make this event a vibrant and lively
experience. Special mention is in order for our hosts
for this evening, Dwight Drummond and Garvia
Bailey from CBC.
We thank Senator Donald Oliver for accepting
to be the keynote speaker at this year’s gala. We
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appreciate your contribution to the BBPA Advisory
Council and your constant support of the BBPA. We
thank all of our artists, participants and volunteers in
this evening’s gala. Your effort is always appreciated!
The BBPA expresses its deep regards for the
patrons and distinguished guests who enrich the
lives of those who are connected to our organization
and the community. We thank the Jerome family for
your committed support to the BBPA. We appreciate
your partnership in ensuring that the legacy of the
life that Harry Jerome lived is mirrored in the lives
of the children and youth in our community. A big
shout out to our army of youth: you are the change
we seek and we are depending on you! A special
thanks to my colleagues, the Board of Directors,
Board of Trustees and Advisory Council for allowing
us to lead the BBPA to new light. Also, heartfelt and
sincere thanks to my family, my husband Harold and
my children Harolyn and D’Juvayne for sharing me
with our community. A family that sacrifices together,
stays together!”
Please join me in congratulating once more,
our 2011 winners of the Harry Jerome Awards.
Remember, “We Strive, We Excel, We Are . . .”
Please continue to make the BBPA your organization
of choice as we truly are the destination of
excellence! We boast of a sound strategic direction
and poise to deliver like never before! Come join
us if you haven’t yet, and discover the residence of
true excellence!
Pauline Christian
BBPA President
April 30th, 2011
BIOGRAPHY OF
Harry Jerome
I
t is no coincidence that the Awards are
in memory of African Canadian Harry
Jerome. One of the premiere track athletes
of his time, Harry’s physical successes were
partnered with scholastic excellence and social
consciousness. Despite his relatively brief life,
Harry left a substantial legacy and a blueprint
for success.
He was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
in 1940 and in the 1950s his family moved to
North Vancouver where they were the only Black
people in their conservative neighbourhood.
Harry went on to set the standard as the
world’s fastest man, and represented Canada at
two Pan American Games, two Commonwealth
Games, and three Olympics. At the 1962
Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia,
Harry completely severing his left quadriceps
muscle; most orthopaedic surgeons said that
he would never run again. However, Harry
concentrated on his return, and after months
of physiotherapy and quiet determination, he
achieved “the greatest comeback”. In 1964,
Harry returned to track and field’s largest stage
- the Tokyo Olympics. With a 30-centimetre
scar on his left thigh, a testament to the
severity of his injury, Harry would capture
the bronze medal in the 100-metre dash
and narrowly missed a second medal in the
200-metre
Outside of athletics, he earned both
undergraduate and graduate degrees in
science at the University of Oregon and was
always conscious of the challenges facing
African Canadians. He obtained equipment
for young athletes who could not afford the
expensive gear, created opportunities for
Blacks outside the sports arena, and was a
vocal opponent of the misrepresentation of
African Canadians in Canadian television and
wage discrimination barriers against Blacks.
After his retirement from active
competition in 1968, Harry went on to work
with the Federal Ministry of Sport. He was
named British Columbia’s Athlete of the
Century, and, in 1971, received the Order of
Canada as a testament to his achievements.
In 1982, Harry Jerome died suddenly at the
age of 42. Harry Jerome took on the concerns
of a community and a country, epitomizing
excellence, determination, and dedication. He
truly is a Canadian hero.
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A scholar, Olympic athlete and
social advocate, Harry Jerome
embodied the will to succeed
despite all odds, and demonstrated
a strong social conscience and
commitment to community. Here’s
a look at the achievements of this
outstanding black Canadian:
1940 Born September 30,
in Prince Albert ,
Saskatchewan
1960 Represents Canada in
Summer Olympics World
record, 100 metres: 10.2
seconds
1961 World record – 100 Yards:
9.3 seconds
1962 World record – 100 Yards:
9.2 seconds
1964 Bronze medal – 100 metres
in Summer Olympic
1966 Gold Medal – 100 metres,
Commonwealth Games,
World record – 100 yards:
9.1 seconds
1967 Gold Medal – 100 Metres,
Pan American Games
1968 Represents Canada in
Summer Olympics
1970 Awarded the Order of
Canada. Helped create
Sports Canada and held
senior positions in the
Ministry
1982 Died on December 7th
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MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR GENERAL
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate all of this year’s recipients
of the Harry Jerome Awards, presented by the Black Business and
Professional Association.
Photo: Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
© Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada represented by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General
(2010) / © Sa Majesté la Reine du Chef du Canada représentée par le Bureau du secrétaire du gouverneur général
(2010)
Service to country shaped us as a nation; service to family and
community sustains us today. The exceptional recipients being recognized
this evening have been able to envision the smart and caring nation we
know Canada to be. Today, there is once again an opportunity to thank
Canadians who have made significant contributions to the well-being of the
country and its people. Specifically, we celebrate the accomplishments of
the members of Canada’s Black community, who have demonstrated time
and again remarkable ingenuity, ability and generosity.
I commend the recipients on this occasion and I wish them continued
success.
David Johnston
April 2011
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April 30th, 2011
MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER
I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the 29th annual Black Business & Professional Association (BBPA) Harry Jerome Awards. Tonight, as you pay tribute to several deserving individuals, you will have a chance to reflect upon the life and legacy of Harry Jerome —an Olympian and social advocate who strived for excellence and instilled pride within the community. I would like to congratulate everyone being presented with this prestigious award: you join a group of talented individuals who have been honoured for their exceptional achievements. I would also like to thank the members of the Black Business & Professional Association for highlighting the outstanding contributions of Black Canadians, promoting personal and professional achievement, and inspiring young people. Please accept my best wishes for a memorable evening. The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. OTTAWA 2011
April 30th, 2011
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESENTING SPONSOR
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!
To win a Harry Jerome Award, you need to have made a tremendous
difference. In fact, many past winners have helped shape our national
identity, including Lincoln Alexander, Oscar Peterson and Donovan Bailey.
Tonight’s winners are no different.
I’m extremely proud that RBC once-again has the honour of being the
presenting partner of the Harry Jerome Awards. Our long-standing
relationship with the Black Business and Professionals Association (BBPA)
is built on a shared value of promoting diversity for growth and innovation in
our communities, and there are few better opportunities to recognize those
values than tonight.
Thank you for being part of tonight’s festivities, and please join me in
celebrating tonight’s winners – including the recipient of this year’s RBC
sponsored Community Service award, Ms. Ileen Pat Howell. They are all
exceptional Canadians we can look forward to hearing about for years to
come.
Enjoy the evening,
Jennifer Tory
Regional President, Greater Toronto
RBC Royal Bank
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April 30th, 2011
MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER OF ONTARIO
Premier of Ontario - Premier ministre de l’Ontario
April 30, 2011
A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER
On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend
greetings to everyone attending the 29th Annual Harry Jerome Awards,
hosted by the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA).
The BBPA plays a vital role in the Black community by creating
opportunities for professional growth, and by recognizing and fostering
community strengths. For almost three decades this fine association
has also been honouring outstanding individuals who have achieved
success in their endeavours.
I offer hearty congratulations to tonight’s deserving award recipients.
You have distinguished yourselves by your hard work, your dedication
to excellence and your commitment to your community. I also wish to
commend everyone associated with the BBPA for their dedication to
supporting business and professional excellence, higher education and
economic opportunity. Know that you are helping to build a stronger
Ontario and Canada for present and future generations.
Please accept my best wishes for an inspiring and memorable evening.
Dalton McGuinty
Premier
April 30th, 2011
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MESSAGE FROM THE ONTARIO PC LEADER
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Ontario PC Caucus, it is with great pleasure that I extend my
warmest greetings to those gathered to celebrate the 29th annual Harry Jerome
Awards.
This annual ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of 16 individuals, gives
Canadians the opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of AfricanCanadians who are carrying on the legacy of Harry Jerome.
The contributions of African-Canadians are woven into the fabric of Ontario, from
business and politics to culture and technology, and it is important to honour
these achievements.
On this evening of reflection and celebration, I want to commend the BBPA for
their continued efforts in promoting the values of scholarship, entrepreneurship,
community service and charity that we share.
As Ontario PC Leader, I offer my best wishes for a joyous and happy celebration.
Sincerely,
Tim Hudak, MPP
Ontario PC Leader
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April 30th, 2011
MESSAGE FROM THE ONTARIO NDP LEADER
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A Message from Ontario’s NDP Leader
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Greetings and good wishes to everyone attending and participating in the 29 Annual Black and Professional
Association Harry Jerome Awards.
The Harry Jerome Awards are, without a doubt, one of the premier events in Toronto. Tonight we
acknowledge and honour the 2011 recipients for their talents, contributions and successes. They are
inspiring individuals who, in the spirit of Harry Jerome, have made exceptional contributions in their
respective fields. They continue the legacy by demonstrating their commitment to excellence and
perseverance to succeed.
I would like to offer my sincerest congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients. The significant
contributions they have made towards the development and advancement of our communities is
commendable. All are truly deserving of the accolades being bestowed to them this evening.
I would like to thank the BBPA, organizing committee, sponsors and volunteers for their excellent work in
making this event such a success. Ontario’s New Democrats are proud to support these outstanding
Canadians and pay tribute to their achievements.
Best Wishes,
Andrea Horwath, MPP
Leader, Ontario’s NDP
April 30th, 2011
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
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April 30th, 2011
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND SPORT
April 30th, 2011
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MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION
FROM THE ONTARIO
MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP
AND IMMIGRATION
APRIL 30, 2011
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Warmest greetings to everyone attending the Black Business and
Professional Association’s (BBPA) 29th Annual Harry Jerome
Awards.
The Harry Jerome Awards event is recognized as the leading
national award gala in the Black community and has become the
coveted symbol of achievement, in no small part, due to the hard
work of the BBPA. Tonight, we recognize some very dedicated
people for their achievements and their ability to motivate and
inspire others to create positive change.
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The Black community has a long and proud history in Ontario and
as Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, I am proud my ministry
has been able to support this event. Ontario’s diversity is one of
our greatest strengths, and has helped shape our province into the
open, strong and resilient society it is today.
Congratulations to the BBPA and the award recipients and best
wishes for a successful gala.
Sincerely,
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Dr. Eric Hoskins
Minister
April 30th, 2011
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MESSAGE FROM POLICE SERVICES
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April 30th, 2011
The Black Business & Professional Association
675 King Street West, Suite 210
Toronto, Ontario
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PEEL REGIONAL POLICE
Dear Guest,
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MIKE METCALF
Chief of Police
MESSAGE FROM POLICE SERVICES
April 30, 2011
(905)you453-3311
It is with great pleasure that Tel.
I welcome
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Fax. (905) 451-1638
For almost thirty years, the BBPA has paid tribute to one of Canada’s most inspiring athletes and
prolific influences on our society. Harry Jerome’s footprint on the Canadian sports field
continues to encourage young athletes to achieve academic excellence and social consciousness
through their dedication and character.
This evening, we join the BBPA in recognizing individuals who embrace the same values and
principles that were espoused by this great Canadian. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all
of tonight’s award recipients.
On behalf of the men and women of Peel Regional Police, I wish you all a safe and enjoyable
evening, and continued success in your future endeavours.
TheSincerely,
Black Business & Professional Association
675 King Street West, Suite 210
H. M. (Mike) Metcalf
Toronto,
Ontario
M5V 1M9
MIKE METCALF
Chief of Police
April 30, 2011
Chief of Police
Region of Peel
Dear Guest,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 29th Annual Black Business and Professional
April 30, 2011
A Message from the Chief of Police
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continue to make a positive difference in our community. I look forward to future opportunities to
expand our collaboration with each and every one of you.
On behalf of the men and women of Peel Regional Police, I wish you all a safe and enjoyable
Yours truly,
evening,
and continued success in your future endeavours.
Sincerely,
Eric Jolliffe, M.O.M., B.A., CMM III
Police
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April 30th, 2011
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April 30th, 2011
Thank you Denham
Jolly for your
$20,000 donation
to the National
Scholarship Fund.
CONGRATULATIONS
To The Winner Of The
Entertainment Award –
Muhtadi Thomas.
Denham Jolly
Sucessful Entrepreneur
Co-Founder and Former President of the BBPA
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We extend our congratulations to the recipients of the
Harry Jerome Awards
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BBPA ORGANIZATION PROFILE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ms. Pauline Christian – President
Mr. Mayvia Morrison – 2nd Vice President
Ms. Audrey Walters – Immediate Past President
Mr. Alvin Lee – Treasurer
Mr. Osborne Barnwell – Chair Governance Committee
Ms. Karlyn Percil – Chair Harry Jerome Awards
Ms. Michelle Ambrose – Chair of Events
Mr. George Edwards – Co-Chair of Communications
Mr. O’Neil McLean – Co-Chair of Communications
Ms. Nicole Guthrie – Chair of Membership
Ms. Joanne St. Bernard – Director at Large
Mr.Wendell Breton – Director at Large
Mr Ian Tolliver – Chair of Young Professionals
Ms. Dorothy Toney – Secretary
Mr Leo Campbell – Director at large
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mr. Julius Nyarko
Ms. Terrie-Lynne Devonish, Advisor
Dr. Miriam Rossi – A/Co-Chair
Dr. Edith Guntley-Lorimer – A/Co-Chair
Mr. Guillermo Mena
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – ADVISORY COUNCIL
Senator Donald Cooper
Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine
Hon. Mr Justice Michael H. Tulloch
– Chair
Dr. Afua Cooper
Mr. Farley Flex
Mr. Fil Fraser
Ms. Valarie Scobie
Ms. Kamala-Jean Gopie
Ms. Cynthia Reyes
Mr. Michael Clemons
Mr. Denham Jolly
THE BELLEMOUN COMMUNITY YOUTH NETWORK (B.C.Y.N)
Where giving makes you beautiful….
Help us build capacity for social development!
The Bellemoun Community Youth Network (B.C.Y.N) is
a not-for-profit organisation formed to facilitate connections
between organisations in the Caribbean to individuals
and organizations in Canada to build capacity for social
development.
Congratulations to all the Harry Jerome Award Winners!
Through its platform, BCYN provides online access and
visibility to charitable organisations in the Caribbean and
Canada where the public can view a range of charitable
organisations based in each country, can learn about
organisations’ mandate, objectives and activities and areas of
need and ways in which they can be assisted.
We are also committed to the development and
empowerment of our youth and do carry select programs that
are geared towards enhancing their interpersonal skills as
well as personal effectiveness in school, business and social
relationships. The Bellemoun Community Youth Network, was
founded by Karlyn Percil, Chair of the Harry Jerome Awards.
W: http://bellemouncommunitynetwork.org
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Black Business and Professional Association
Black Business and Professional Association
FOUNDERS
PRESIDENTS
(1983 - 2011)
Denham Jolly
Denham Jolly
Cynthia Reyes
Cynthia Reyes
Dwight Whylie (Deceased)
Hamlin Grange
Carl Master
Dr. Pamela Appelt
Denis Strong
Hon Dr. Jean Augustine
Dwight Whylie
Kamala-Jean Gopie
Michael Lecky
Bromley Armstrong
Sandra Whiting
Hugh Graham
Al Mercury: Deceased
Audrey Walters
Al Hamilton: Deceased
Howard Wright (Interim)
Pauline Christian
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
A
seasoned performer, Aadin Church
BBPA and being selected as the Artistic Director
has had many career highlights that
for the 2011 HARRY JEROME AWARDS has been
go beyond the parameters of his
an unexpected blessing! “All of my experience
beginnings in Gospel music. He has performed
up until now, has lead me to this moment. To be
in Broadway musicals like ‘Miss Saigon’, Disney’s
asked to bring new vision to such a long standing
‘The Lion King’and ‘Dreamgirls’, to name a few.
ceremony is huge and I am more than excited for
He has performed with Mariah Carey, Deborah
the task. Working with team over at the BBPA has
Cox and the legendary Patti LaBelle. Most recently
enriched this process immensely and this year
Aadin has been writing, producing and directing
stands to be the best year ever! The stage is set to
shows such as ‘Wait for Me’, ‘Damaged’ and
be Royal and the atmosphere will be nothing short
‘Evolution of Gospel Music’. And was just the
of Majestic, thank you BBPA for believing.”
Associate Director of “Ruined” Toronto’s latest
AADIN CHURCH
hit show. For Aadin, becoming a member of the
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
F
irst of all, I would like to say congratulations
to the 2011 award recipients. They embody
this year’s theme, ‘We Strive, We Excel,
We Are,’ having inspired so many with their
outstanding list of accomplishments. To them I
say Thank you! It is quite evident that they tapped
into their inner greatness, strove tirelessly to
excel, and have now become role models in their
respective fields. Selecting the recipient for each
Award category is no easy task, and I would like
to say Thank you to our judges for their service.
To our sponsors – Thank you so much for your
unwavering support. You too have demonstrated
that you will continue to labor with us on our
journey to excellence. For those who have yet
to embark on this journey, now is a great time to
start! Thank you to the 2011 Awards Committee,
Cleve Sandy, Koree Haye, Aadin Church for your
dedication and support. A special thank you
to Charla-Maye Cooper, Adrianna Lewis, Pat
Gloudon, Michelle Ambrose, Osborne Barnswell,
Pauline Christian, Perry-Rose Flash and all the
other volunteers who assisted in ensuring a
successful event! To the BBPA Board of Directors
– thank you!
Ladies and gentleman, the keys needed to
strive and excel lies within you. Tap into them –
they are just waiting to be discovered! The late
Harry Jerome tapped into his inner greatness,
not only as an Athlete but as a social activist who
believed in equality for all. As we continue to
embrace his legacy, I am proud of the addition
of the new Diversity Award category this year
which will be presented to an individual who has
been instrumental in championing diversity &
inclusion. We thank Harry for striving to ensure
equality for all.
Know that excellence begins with you. In
order for us as individuals to strive for personal
excellence, we must first ensure that we have a
good understanding of who we are, our abilities
and what makes us great. A great understanding
of who we are will enable and empower us to
work through any personal obstacles which
may come our way. What I have learnt, is that
greatness can only be obtained if we believe
that we can achieve. This year, I am extremely
honored to be a part of the celebration of
another round of outstanding recipients. Thank
you for inspiring me.
I urge each and every one of you to be the
best YOU, as by doing so you will effortlessly
strive and excel in all that you do. And remember
as We Strive, We Excel, and as We Excel, we are
everything we want to be and more! Do enjoy the
evening and thank you for joining us.
www.karlynpercil.com
KARLYN PERCIL,
CHAIR
A
s Chair or the Selection Committee, I would like to thank the Judges for the time and expertise
they dedicated to this process.
I also extend my heartiest congratulations to the winners. You should all be proud of your
achievements and we sincerely trust that you will share this experience with others and encourage
them to support the BBPA.
Pat Gloudon
PAT GLOUDON,
CO-CHAIR
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ABOUT OUR HOSTS
DWIGHT DRUMMOND
News anchor Dwight Drummond is the co-host of CBC News Toronto at 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m.
Drummond has been covering news in Toronto as an anchor and reporter for over two decades,
most recently as the crime specialist with CityNews on CityTV.
A graduate of Ryerson University’s Radio and Television Arts program, Drummond has done “just
about every job there is to do in a newsroom.” He’s also reported from the U.S., Caribbean and Africa
and broken stories that have gone national. Known for his exclusives, Drummond had the lead story
on CityNews’ Gemini win for best newscast, and had a top story on the Edward R. Murrow win for best
newscast. He has also received a number of community awards.
Born in Jamaica, Drummond came to Canada in 1976, where he grew up in Toronto’s Jane and Finch
area. He spends much of his time involved in the community, working with charities, MCing events and
giving motivational speeches.
The father of two enjoys reading and creative writing.
GARVIA BAILEY
Host and Producer of Big City, Small World (CBC Radio One, 99.1 FM)
Garvia Bailey moved from the world of independent video production into the world of radio
because she wanted to hear voices like her own: the voices of young, socially, culturally and politically
active women of color. Five years ago, without any prior radio experience she pitched a story to CBC
Radio’s personal documentary program Outfront. She had the chance to tell her story and has been
helping others tell their stories at the CBC ever since, honing her skill both as a producer and as an on air
personality.
Over the past few years her path has veered towards the cultural end of storytelling, covering the
vibrant arts and music scene for both CBC Radio and TV. Garvia sees her role as host of Big City, Small
World as the perfect way to continue in her passion for uncovering emerging talent and telling the stories
of Toronto artists that are flying under the big media radar.
Garvia lives in Toronto.
TYRONE ‘T-REXXX’ EDWARDS
Already a well-established figure in the Toronto urban/hip-hop community, Tyrone ‘T-RexXx’ Edwards
brings MuchMusic viewers the best of hip hop and rap every week as host of the newly revamped
RAPCITY.
Tyrone is actively involved in the community and takes great pride as a mentor and coach for
underprivileged youth. He is the founder of Concrete Hoops, a not-for-profit basketball camp that
teaches life skills incorporated with the love of the game of basketball. Tyrone was also a program leader
in the urban youth-oriented Remix Project, helping young people learn the fundamentals of business and
assist them in their educational aspirations.
MAWULI CHAI BIO
It’s an inherent inquisitiveness into the world of entertainment that drives Toronto-born Mawuli Chai.
As a child, Mawuli was fascinated with the images appearing on his television and discovered his passion
for writing and communicating to an audience. Chai has interviewed countless celebrities such as Maxwell, Chaka Khan, and Queen Latifah just to name a few.
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AWARD WINNERS
Academics Award
MS. MICHELLE McFARLANE
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ichelle McFarlane is a recent graduate
of the Master of Science (MSc), a
collaborative program in Neurosciences
at University of Toronto. She is the proud daughter
of Afro-Caribbean parents who moved to Canada
to pursue job opportunities.
At a young age, Michelle showed an interested
in the sciences. After graduating from high school,
she was accepted into the Shad Valley program at
the University of Calgary where she learned about
science, technology, and entrepreneurship and
developed a strong interest in biology, research,
and innovation. Her volunteer experience at the
local hospital inspired her to pursue a career in
medicine. During her last year of high school, she
received a medical research scholarship from The
Heart & Stroke Foundation where she was afforded
the unique opportunity to conduct research in
heart disease at the University of Toronto.
Michelle completed her undergraduate studies
in the Health Sciences program at McMaster
MS. ILEEN PAT HOWELL
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Community Service Award
leen Pat Howell, originally from Jamaica, is a
retired Social Worker/Therapist. Pat exemplifies
someone who volunteers her time and services
in different areas of the community. Her skills and
abilities are used to improve others’ lives not only
in Markham, but throughout York Region.
Some of Pat’s impressive community work includes initiating and participating in programs such
as: Weekly Youth Tutorial Saturday School, Crime
Prevention Outreach, Provision of Educational
Scholarships, York Regional Police New Recruit
Community Insight, Black History Month, Kwanza
Celebration, Spelling Bee – Markham Chapter,
Summer Reading and Youth Seminars, and Weekly
Parents’ workshops.
This awardee is immersed in community work
which has led her to sit on a number of committees
including: Ethno-racial, Building Bridges Breaking
Barriers, and Markham-Unionville Federal Liberal
Association (MUFLA). She served on the Board
of Directors for Markham Stouffville Hospital, and
was President for the Markham-Unionville Federal Liberal Association, and the Markham African
Canadian Association (MACA). Her participation in
community work has led her to win several awards:
namely; York Region Award for Civic Leadership,
University and she received a Golden Key award
for achieving an academic average in the top
15% of her class. She also received the provincial
scholarship from The Heart & Stroke Foundation to
conduct medical research.
Michelle graduated from McMaster University
with distinction and entered the Master of Science
program at the University of Toronto where she
studied retinal function in adolescents with Type
1 Diabetes. She has presented her findings at
conferences in Italy, Australia, Florida and New
York, and through the Kids Science program also
presented to high school students in inner city
communities. Michelle is the recipient of several
awards for her scholastic achievements including an
award from the Banting and Best Diabetes Centre
and the Vision Science Research Program.
Michelle’s long-term goal is to be a physicianscientist, and her greatest hope is to improve
Canada’s healthcare system by helping patients
from the benchside and at the bedside.
Provincial Government Volunteer Service, African Caribbean Women’s Achievement, Achieve
Community Recognition, Community Volunteers,
Community Leaders, Community Services, among
others.
In addition, Pat was instrumental in bringing
Markham youth from all backgrounds together with
York Regional Police districts to work in unison to
better the community. She promotes togetherness, and because of her outstanding community
contributions, she was acknowledged with high
esteem and admiration when she was awarded the
Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal.
Ileen Pat Howell continues to be of service to
the Markham community, and this is manifested in
her association with the Annual Millikin Children’s
Festival, and her significant role in fundraising for
the Randal Dooley Scholarship. She is currently the
Vice-chair for the York Regional Police Community
Advisory Committee, and also serves on the York
Regional Police Hate Crime Community Working Group. Besides, Pat engages in simple tasks
by driving seniors to appointments and parents
to school council meetings. Pat has invested her
time, gift, and hard work in making a difference in
the lives of many Canadian community members.
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AWARD WINNERS
MR. BROMLEY ARMSTRONG
Lifetime Achievement Award
A
s a trade unionist, community organizer and
activist, Bromley Armstrong fought for civil
and human rights long before Canada had a
legislative and constitutional framework to defend
human rights.
The fourth of seven children born in Jamaica
in February 1926, he worked as a boilermaker and
welder and attended Jamaica Trade Union Congress
meetings before coming to Canada in 1947. It
was during his first job in Toronto, at Massey Harris
where he worked for eight years, that he became an
active leader in the United Auto Workers Local 439
and the Toronto & District Labour Council. In 1954,
he led a delegation to Ottawa, protesting the federal government’s restrictive immigration policy that
shut out Blacks and other visible minorities.
Armstrong has been a founding member of a
myriad of community organizations. They include
the Caribbean Soccer Club in 1949 that participated
in the Toronto & District Soccer League, the Negro
Citizenship Committee in 1951, the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Coloured People
in 1958, the Jamaican Canadian Association in 1962,
the Jamaican Canadian Credit Union in 1963, and
the Urban Alliance on Race Relations in 1975. He is
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Business Award
MR. ISAAC OLOWOLAFE
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also a founding member of the National Council of
Jamaican and Supportive Organizations in Canada
and the National Black Coalition of Canada. In a
14-year span between 1973 and 1997, Armstrong
published The Islander newspaper dedicated to
Toronto’s Black and West Indian community.
A protector of the rights of many ethnocultural
groups in Canada, he has been honoured with the
West Indian Federation Club award, the Order of
Jamaica, the Order of Ontario, the Order of Canada,
the Harry Jerome award for Community Service,
the federal government’s Race Relations award,
the Canada 125th anniversary medal and the Bahai
National Race Unity award.
He was the first Black to join the Ontario Labour
Relations Board in 1980 after serving five years as a
commissioner on the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Armstrong, who conducted test cases in
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from representing Jamaica as a welterweight in the
1946 Pan American Games in Colombia. He was 
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Toronto District Soccer League all-star in 1951. 
t age 27, Isaac Olowolafe Jr. is already
a successful business owner and
philanthropist. Through partnership with
his father (Isaac Sr.), Isaac Jr. is President of Dream
Maker Realty (DMR).
Established almost 8 years ago, DMR is Isaac’s
first company and operates as real estate firm with
$50 million of real estate under management.
Dream Maker Realty has 10 licensed agents and 45
consultants across the globe offering assistance in
wealth creation & buying and selling real estate.
Isaac is also President and CEO of Dream
Fund Holdings, an innovative company that issues
real-estate investment opportunities in the form
of debentures. Dream Fund creates wealth in the
real estate market and lays the foundation for
increased ROI for individuals and institutions such
as The University of Toronto’s ‘Transitional Year
Programme’, where the goal is to raise and manage
$15 million dollars in the form of an endowment
Isaac’s non-profit “Build Our Wealth” was
founded with the goal of transforming 100,000
lives by building $9.2 billion in generational
wealth. The campaign has three pillars – education,
mentorship, and investment access. Partners
include the African Canadian Social Development
Council, several churches, and the University
of Toronto.
After graduating from the University of
Toronto’s Bachelor of Economics program, Isaac
established the Dream Maker Realty / Olowolafe
Family Scholarship for his alma mater. This made
Isaac both the youngest individual at U of T to have
an award named after him, and the first Nigerian
from a Canadian university with an award named
in his honour.
Isaac is now living the dream that he imagined
years ago through the foundation laid down by
his parents – a strong faith in God, a new-born
baby girl with his university sweetheart, two
well-recognized and profitable companies and a
philanthropic nature that transforms lives.
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AWARD WINNERS
DR. JOHN AKABUTU
Technology & Innovation Award
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This award is
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r. John Joyce Kwesi Akabutu is Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta. He is
Founder and Executive Director, Alberta
Cord Blood Bank and Canadian Cord Blood Registry. John Akabutu came to Canada from Ghana to
study medicine at the University of Alberta. He is a
professor of paediatrics and the head of paediatric
haematology at the University Of Alberta School Of
Medicine in Edmonton.
His work in unravelling the mysteries and the
uses of stem cells has led to some remarkable
advancement in science. Stem cells are “unprogrammed” cells that have the ability, when transplanted, to transform themselves into a variety
of more specific cells within the body with the
potential to do everything from re-growing organs
to mediating the development of certain types
of cancer. Stem cells are used for bone marrow
transplants, for gene therapy and for a variety of
genetic and acquired diseases. Dr. Akabutu’s team
has developed methods to purify, freeze and store
stem cells from the umbilical cords of newborns.
Dr. Akabutu is also celebrated as the originator
of a program that, since 1978, has provided highquality comprehensive care, as well as education
and support for people suffering from haemophilia.
In 2004, in recognition of his pioneering work, the
Northern Alberta Comprehensive Haemophilia
Clinic was renamed the Doctor John Akabutu
Centre for Bleeding Disorders. He is recognized
as one of the 100 Greatest Edmontonians of the
20th Century. He also has been recognized by the
Alberta Medical Association with a medal for distinguished service.
Proud of his home country, John Akabutu
serves Ghana as the honorary consul general for
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Dr. Akabutu also gives back to the community
in a number of ways. He is a member of the fundraising team to endow the Michaëlle Jean Chair in
Canadian Caribbean and African Diasporic Studies. Dr. John Akabutu’s contributions to advancements in medical research have potential not just in
Canada but worldwide.
President’s Award
CHANCELLOR. G. RAYMOND CHANG
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This award is
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. Raymond Chang is recognized as an
outstanding Canadian business leader and
philanthropist whose contributions have advanced the financial, health, education and cultural
sectors with significant and farsighted investments
of personal resources and dedicated attention.
Jamaican born, Dr. Chang is immediate past
Chair of CI Financial, one of Canada’s largest investment firms, where he remains a Director. Through
his privately owned company, Dr. Chang is active
worldwide in the development of hydrogen fuel
cells, medical diagnostic devices and equipment,
proprietary wireless networks and shipping.
He has been a supporter of Ryerson University
for many years and the School of Continuing Education was named in his honour. In 2005, he received
an honorary doctorate from Ryerson and in 2006 he
was bestowed the honour of Chancellor.
Dr. Chang is a Board member of the Toronto
General & Western Hospital Foundation. His generosity allowed for the creation of the Gladstone and
Maisie Chang Chair in Teaching of Internal Medicine
at the University Health Network (UHN), named for
his parents. He also established a Fellowship to train
West Indian doctors at the UHN.
He also generously supported the Dr. Herbert
Ho Ping Kong Centre for Excellence in Education
and Practice of General Internal Medicine at the
UHN. Most recently, he made a significant contribution to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
He is also a Governor of the Royal Ontario Museum
(ROM).
Dr. Chang also supports good works in Jamaica. He continues to be a generous benefactor
and champion of continuing education and young
adult learning in Jamaica and across the Caribbean,
through his alma mater high school St. George’s
College as well as the University of the West Indies
(UWI). In 2007, Dr. Chang received an honorary
doctorate from UWI. He recently funded a chair in
family medicine at the university. He is also Patron
of the UWI Toronto Benefit Gala, the largest fundraising initiative by the university in Canada.
Dr. Chang sits on the Board of Grace, Kennedy and Company Limited, a leading Caribbean
conglomerate with branches worldwide. In 2003,
he was honored with the Prime Minister’s Medal of
Appreciation for Service to Jamaica. Most recently,
the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater
Toronto Chapter named G. Raymond Chang the
Outstanding Philanthropist for 2010.
Ray Chang believes in the best of the human
spirit and that we all have the ability to extend ourselves well beyond our boundaries, whatever they
may be or, wherever we may be.
April 30th, 2011
AWARD WINNERS
Athletics Award
MS. KENECA PINGUE-GILES
K
eneca Pingue-Giles first got involved in
sports through the Sister MacNamara Boys
& Girls Club, an after-school program in her
hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. In grade seven, instead of trying out for the junior girl’s basketball team, Keneca tried out for the senior team with
grade nine girls and was successful in making the
team. She was voted Most Valuable Player for her
contribution on both the basketball and volleyball
teams and she won the Athlete of the Year Award.
She continued to win Athlete of the Year in Grade 8
and 9 and was awarded the Len Baron Athletic and
Academic Award.
Her grade nine basketball coach JoAnne Small
noticed her talents on the court and suggested that
she try out for the Team Manitoba under-15 basketball team. Once again, Keneca stood out and
was named as one of the twelve girls chosen from
across the province for the team. In 2009, Keneca’s
strive for excellence paved the way for a scholarship to attend the Collegiate at the University of
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Winnipeg. While there, she was chosen as captain
for both the Junior Varsity volleyball and basketball
teams. She was also voted Most Valuable Player on
the basketball team and won yet another Athlete
of the Year Award. The basketball team made it to
the finals of the Junior Varsity Provincial Championships and she was selected as the first team all-star.
She was also chosen as an All Manitoban first team
all-star at the Provincial Basketball Awards.
In the summer of 2009, Keneca was chosen
to play for the Team Manitoba under-17 basketball team. She has travelled to Chicago to play
in the Nike Summer Showcase, Minneapolis and
Prince Edward Island where she participated in the
Canada Summer Games.
Keneca gives back by volunteering with the
Boys and Girls Club’s 10-year-old girls’ basketball
team as the assistant coach. Under her leadership,
the Club went on to become a finalist with the Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association.
r. Upton D. Allen, MBBS (UWI), MSc, FAAP,
FRCPC, FRCP (UK), FIDSA, is a Professor
of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto.
He is Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, at
the Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Allen is also a
Senior Associate Scientist in the Research Institute,
Hospital for Sick Children and is a medical graduate
of the University of the West Indies, Jamaica,
where he graduated with honors in Medicine and
Therapeutics. He also holds an MSc degree in
Clinical Epidemiology, McMaster University.
Dr. Allen is a Fellow of the American Academy
of Paediatrics, Fellow of the Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Fellow of the
Royal College of Physicians (UK) and a Fellow of
the Infectious Diseases Society of America. He is
a past Chair of the Infectious Diseases Specialty
Training Committee, Royal College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). He is also
an immediate past member of the Credentials
Committee and a current member of the Specialty
Standards Review Committee, RCPSC. He is a
member of the Society for Paediatric Research
and liaison member of the Infectious Diseases
and Immunization Committee of the Canadian
Paediatric Society.
As a professor, he has been instrumental
in training several clinicians who have become
qualified in paediatrics as well as infectious
diseases. These trainees have come from many
countries and have returned to serve in their
regions. Such countries include Canada, The United
States of America, The United Kingdom, Brazil,
China, Costa Rica, Dubai, India, Ireland, Jamaica,
Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi
Arabia, and Thailand among others.
He is widely recognized amongst the top
specialists internationally, who focuses on infections
among individuals who have undergone organ
transplantation. He is co-chair of the CaribbeanCanadian Cancer Initiative which is aimed at
improving the medical care of children with cancers
and blood disorders in the Caribbean.
Dr. Allen has had numerous other academic
and professional accomplishments in the field
of Medicine. He has been responsible or coresponsible for writing several guidelines such
as the 2010-2011 Canadian guidelines for the
treatment of influenza illness in infants, children,
youth and adults.
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AWARD WINNERS
Diversity Award
MR. JOHN TORY
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ohn Tory is a Canadian business leader,
community activist and broadcaster and
former leader of the Progressive Conservative
Party of Ontario and former Member of Provincial
Parliament. Mr. Tory was elected leader of the
Ontario PC Party in 2004, and was elected MPP for
the riding of Dufferin Peel Wellington Grey in 2005.
The early years of his career were spent practicing
law in Toronto and working for Ontario Premier Bill
Davis. He joined the Rogers Group of Companies,
first as President and CEO of Rogers Media and
then as President and CEO of Rogers Cable.
Mr. Tory has an extensive background in
volunteer community service. He served as
volunteer Chairman and Commissioner of the
Canadian Football League and has chaired
fundraising campaigns for St. Michael’s Hospital
and the United Way. He maintains an active
involvement in those two organizations, as well as
chairing the current fundraising campaign for the
Toronto International Film Festival. He also holds
leadership positions in a wide range of charitable
organizations ranging from autism to kids at risk,
Canadian authors and children with physical
disabilities.
He is a recipient of both the Paul Harris and
Mel Osborne Awards from the Rotary and Kiwanis
organizations respectively and was named a Life
Member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board.
He is also the recipient of an African Canadian
Achievement Award. He hosts a daily three hour
talk show on Canada’s leading talk station Newstalk
1010 and is the founding board member and the
new chair of the Toronto City Summit Alliance.
Mr. Tory is a champion for diversity and is
currently the Co-Chair of DiverseCity where he
is working to ensure that Toronto’s diversity is an
asset we continue to display proudly. He firmly
believes that when we can broaden the horizons of
our leadership landscape, our city will benefit from
the knowledge, culture, ideas and expertise of our
diverse population. DiverseCity has been working
over the last two years to realize the promise of
a stronger and more prosperous Greater Toronto
region through a more diverse leadership.
Leadership Award
MS. LASHAWN MURRAY
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ost talk about changing the world –
LaShawn Murray is one of the few who
work to make change a reality. While
growing up in Toronto, she realized at an early
age that not only was her love of reading and
writing key to her continued scholastic success,
but that literacy was one of the most effective tools
for social change.
LaShawn hadn’t even reached her teens when
she began to use literacy to knock down the doors
of poverty, tyranny and hopelessness. LaShawn
contributed both her time and considerable
leadership skills to local and global initiatives such
as Reading for the Fun of It, World Literacy of
Canada’s project Big Day Out and Youth in Action.
As an active member of the Halton Youth
Advisory Committee, LaShawn continued her
drive to bring about social change through
her involvement in a number of school-based
initiatives. She co-founded the Invisible Children
Book Drive which collected over 39,000 books to
support literacy programs for children in Uganda,
organized an AIDS Run that raised $10,000 for the
Stephen Lewis Foundation and worked tirelessly on
other projects such as a Fashion Show to support
Sleeping Children Around the World and an
environmental conference for students across the
Halton School District.
LaShawn recently completed her final year of
an International Baccalaureate program at Robert
Bateman High School in Burlington, Ontario,
where she was not only an honour student but also
received the Bateman Best Award for Academics.
Now in her freshman year at the University of
Western Ontario, she is working on a combined
degree in business and medical science, with
the goal of becoming a neurosurgeon. Despite
her heavy class load, LaShawn continues to
advocate for literacy by lending her leadership
skills to organizations that share her commitment
to social change.
Over the years, LaShawn’s leadership abilities
and commitment to social change have earned her
many awards, including the Recognition Award for
Youth, Honourable Mention for the Canada’s Me
to We Award, the Future Aces Citizenship Award
and Scholarship, Guyana Award and Scholarship
and the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers. More
awards are certain to follow, but for leaders like
LaShawn the only reward that matters is seeing our
world change for the better.
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AWARD WINNERS
MS. JADE JAGER CLARK
Young Entrepreneur Award
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ireless entrepreneur Jade Jager Clark opened
her first company – a dance academy – at
age 18, while she was still attending school
full-time.
With an initial enrollment of a dozen or so,
Jade’s Hip Hop Academy now has 220 students,
operates seven days a week and recently moved to
a new and larger facility. Entrepreneurs by definition
take risks, both financial and personal, but Jade
also bucked the advice of industry insiders and
consultants by opening a business solely focused
on one genre of dance.
Located in Brampton, Ontario, Jade’s Hip Hop
Academy has a student population that spans five
continents and is renowned for being one of the
few dance studios in Ontario to bring “colour”
to the stage. Understanding the importance of
academic achievement and the need to build
important social skills, her Academy’s successful 5C
formula of Commitment, Completion, Consistency,
Confidence and Communication has helped her
students achieve greatness both in and outside of
the Academy.
Jade goes far beyond her duties as company
owner, Artistic Director, mentor, tutor and confidant.
Her Academy also provides full and partial
scholarships to those in financial need, and the
innovative Assistant/Student Teacher programs she
initiated provide her students with the opportunity
to develop critical business and leadership skills.
Jade began dancing, teaching and
choreographing at the age of 14 when she created
a dance team at her high school. Although Jade
had no dance or teaching experience, she excelled
at the art form and is now a leader in her genre.
While balancing demands of her business and
family life, Jade found time to earn a university
degree in Governance, Law and Management
while continuing her volunteer work, which includes
serving as a board member of Dance Ontario, Chair
of the Dance Ontario Youth Board and Director of
Dance for Youth Day.
Now celebrating five years of success, Jade’s
Hip Hop Academy remains one of the fastestgrowing dance studios in the GTA. Jade’s success
serves as an example that young professionals and
aspiring young entrepreneurs can achieve their
dream regardless of their age.
Media Award
MR. MOSES MAWA
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oses A. Mawa is the CEO of Afroglobal
Television, a 24-hour channel
dedicated to Africa and the Diaspora.
He is the Founder and Chairman of Silvertrust
Communications, Planet Africa Group, Radio Amani
(Uganda) Limited, and Silvertrust (Nigeria) Limited.
Mr. Mawa is the Executive Producer of the Planet
Africa show, broadcast on OMNI TV in Canada,
BEN TV in Europe and NTA International. He is
the Publisher of Planet Africa Magazine, available
in Chapters, Indigo, and Wal-Mart, International
News, Gateway and Daisy stores in Canada, the
United States and beyond.
The three-part “Trinity Vision” of Mr. Mawa
embodies Planet Africa, Harmony and Destiny.
Planet Africa showcases Africa and the Diaspora.
Harmony harnesses the benefits of diversity.
Destiny advances the potential of Africa and the
Diaspora. He is the producer of “Arise!” on Vision
TV. In 2007, he was commissioned by the Ontario
Government as producer of the Bicentenary Legacy
Kit, which included a documentary film, a magazine
and a photo reel on the commemoration of the
Bicentenary of the 1807 Abolition of the British
Slave Trade Act. In 2008, he created the Crossover
Mentorship Program to transform lives.
Mr. Mawa holds a B.A. in Film Studies from
Carleton University, and is currently pursuing a
Master of Arts in Leadership degree at Trinity
Western University. He has been trained at the
Canadian Screen Training Centre as a multimedia
and television producer. He has also produced
radio programs for CHUO 89.1 FM and CKCU 91.5
FM in Ottawa. In 2009, he was honoured by the
Toronto Police with the “Excellence in Community
Service Award”. In 2010, he received the National
Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada Award
for “Professional Excellence in Media”.
Mr. Mawa’s roots can be traced to Uganda,
where his father came from and to South Sudan,
where his mother hails from. He credits his success
to God, his parents and his beautiful Nigerianborn wife, Patricia Bebia Mawa, who also serves
as the Host and Producer of Planet Africa TV and
Managing Editor of Planet Africa Magazine. Mr.
Mawa is profiled in Who’s Who in Black Canada.
He also produces the annual international Planet
Africa Awards program and the Leadership and
Development Summit.
April 30th, 2011
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AWARD WINNERS
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER:
KEVIN R. JUNOR, MMM CD
Professional Excellence Award
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or the past 30 years, Kevin Junor has exemplified professional excellence. A Senior
Business and Policy Advisor at the Ministry of
Transportation (MTO), Kevin provides advice on the
ministry’s strategic planning issues. During his time
at MTO, he developed and delivered a number
of innovative programs that have enhanced the
project and change management competencies
throughout the ministry and earned him accolades
from his co-workers and supervisors. However,
it is his service in the Canadian Forces that best
illustrates Kevin’s commitment to professional
excellence.
Kevin began his military career at the age of
17 with the Toronto Scottish Regiment and rose to
the position of Regimental Sergeant Major, the first
Black Canadian to achieve that distinction within
the regiment. During his almost 30 years with the
Canadian Forces, he has served on the Guard of
Honour during all of the Queen Mother’s visits to
Canada since 1981, spoken about diversity and
leadership in Canada and internationally, helped to
develop a recognition certificate for Chinese, Japanese and Black war veterans, and developed the
Canadian Forces’ first Black History Month poster.
Currently a Senior Diversity Advisor for the
Canadian Forces, Kevin recently returned from
deployment to West Africa where he provided
leadership and change management advice to the
Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF).
During the term of his posting in West Africa, Kevin
developed groundbreaking leadership programs
for the RSLAF that earned him a Chief of Defence
Staff Commendation, just one of the many military
and non-military awards he has received over the
course of his adult life.
Born in Birmingham, England and raised in
Jamaica, Kevin has been married for 25 years and
counts his wife Dianne and his two children, Shana
and Channing, as “my biggest supporters.”
Before obtaining a Theology Degree in 1993,
Kevin earned his Civil Engineering Technician Certificate from Seneca College. His first choice in college was in fact Police Foundations; however the
program was full so Kevin decided to follow in his
engineer father’s footsteps. Kevin was recently selected as one of five alumni to receive the Seneca
Board of Governors’ Distinguished Alumni Award.
Just as Kevin has made excellence the
keystone of his personal life, so too has that lofty
standard defined his professional life and inspired
others to do the same.
Trailblazer Award
DR. DAURENE LEWIS
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r. Lewis is a descendent of Black Loyalists
who settled in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
in 1783. She trained as a registered nurse
graduating from Dalhousie University with a Teaching
Diploma. Daurene also holds a Master of Business
Administration. She has over 40 years experience in
health care, administration and business ranging from
hospital staff nurse to business owner. For many years,
Dr. Lewis owned a weaving and design business in
Annapolis Royal. She has held administrative positions
with the provincial government, at Mount Saint Vincent University and is currently principal of the Institute
of Technology Campus of the Nova Scotia Community
College. She is the first African Canadian to hold a
senior administrative position with the College.
In 1979, she was elected to municipal council. In
1984, this seventh generation African Nova Scotian
was elected Mayor of Annapolis Royal thus becoming
both the first black mayor in Nova Scotia and the first
black female mayor in Canada. In 1988, she entered
provincial politics and was the first black woman in
Nova Scotia to be a candidate in a provincial election.
Dr. Lewis’ numerous awards include an honorary
degree from Mount Saint Vincent University in 1993,
1994 Black Cultural Centre’s Wall of Honour, 1995
United Nations Global Citizenship Award, and 1998
Progress Club of Halifax Woman of Excellence award.
In 2002, she was awarded YWCA’s Woman of
Distinction, the Queen’s Jubilee Medal and the
Order of Canada.
Dr. Lewis has many years of community service
and has served on numerous national and provincial
boards. Some recent involvements are the Board of
Directors of Canada Post, the Governor General’s Order of Canada Advisory Council, Dalhousie University
Board of Governors, Governor - Canadian Unity Council, Advisory Committee for Dalhousie University’s Law
Program for Indigenous Black and Mi’kmag Students,
Federal Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee, Neptune Theatre Board, Black Business Initiative
Board, CNIB, Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Research Advisory Board, Canadian Women’s Foundation, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society’s Bar Council,
Metro United Way, YMCA, Prior Learning Assessment
Centre, Black Cultural Centre, Chair - Nova Scotia
Fundraising Committee to establish Chair of Black Canadian Studies at Dalhousie University, Board of Nova
Scotia College of Art and Design.
She is currently on the executive of the Vanier
Institute of the Family and the Premier’s Council on the
Economy. Dr. Lewis chairs the Africville Heritage Trust
which is responsible for rebuilding Seaview Baptist
Church and an interpretative centre in Africville. She is
a member of the International Women’s Foundation.
April 30th, 2011
AWARD WINNERS
Entertainment Award
MR. MUHTADI THOMAS
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uhtadi Thomas was born in Trinidad and
Tobago. He is one of Canada’s premier
percussionist and music teachers in the
black community. Muhtadi plays djembe, bongos,
congas, timbales, steel pan, and a wide assortment
of other percussion instruments. He began to
share his skills with others as soon as he arrived in
Toronto. He has served on organizations such as
the Black Education Project, Harriet Tubman Centre
and Black Theatre Canada.
As a teacher, Muhtadi taught the art of
drumming to at risk children and consistently
provided travel and performance opportunities for
his young students. Participants in his program
also learned discipline, commitment and teambuilding skills, all of which are valuable traits
in personal character improvement. In June
2004, Muthadi was commended by 12 Division
Community Police Liaison Committee for his work
with youth in York region.
As a performer, Muhtadi’s appearances
included the Queen’s Jubilee, the Lion Dance
Festival, and Winterfest, the Yonge Street Festival,
the Sony Centre and numerous jazz festivals. He
received awards from Music Africa and the Town
of Markham for his outstanding performances
and his contribution to the community. Muhtadi’s
expertise in music was also used as an adjudicator
for Caribana, the Kiwanis Music Festival and the
City of Toronto subway musicians. He also has
the distinguished honour of being the only artist
to work with Art Starts Neighbourhood Cultural
Centre from their inception in 1992.
Muthadi has performed extensively both
nationally and internationally however, much of
his career has been devoted to teaching the art
of drumming in community arts programs, schools
and community centres. Today, Muhtadi continues
his exceptional music career as the founder and
Artistic Director of the highly successful Muhtadi
International Drumming Festival, a three-day
annual event now in its 12th year that celebrates
the drum, its universality as an art form and its
presence in all cultures. The festival features
drumming groups that display the diverse cultural
traditions and drumming styles from all over
the world.
Denham Jolly
Arts Award
MS. KAYLA PERRIN
K
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ayla Perrin has a B.A in English and
Sociology and a B.Ed in Primary/Junior
education. Her plan was to become a
teacher – but she always knew she wanted to be a
writer. Upon her graduation, teachers were being
laid off in Toronto. Frustrated with the situation,
Kayla decided to pursue her life-long dream of
becoming an author. Today, she is an awardwinning USA Today and Essence® bestselling
author of 40 published books, as of January 2011.
Her newest suspense novel “WINTER BREAK”
was just released by St. Martin’s Press. In Kayla’s
13 years in publishing, she has been a trailblazer in
the African-American fiction arena. She has written
for several major publishers including St. Martin’s
Press, HarperCollins Publishers and Harlequin. She
has published suspense, romance, children’s and
general women’s fiction. She has been featured
on radio programs, television shows such as
Entertainment Tonight Canada and who’s Afraid
of Happy Endings (a Bravo documentary) and in
magazines such as Ebony, Romantic Times and the
Italian version of Vanity Fair.
Born in Jamaica, Kayla moved to Canada as a
young child. She sent her first book to a publisher
at the young age of 13. At 18, her story “THE
MILLION DOLLAR SMILE,” about a young girl
whose friend dies of cancer, placed first in The
Silver Quill short story contest. In 1998, Kayla saw
her first novel, “AGAIN, MY LOVE” released.
Kayla’s 2010 novel “CONTROL” has won the
“Best Erotic Novel of 2010” award by Romantic
Times Magazine. Her thriller “OBSESSION” was
on the Essence® bestseller list for five straight
months, reaching a high of #2. Kayla has twice had
books voted onto Romance Writers of America’s
Top Ten Favourite Books of the Year list, nabbing
the #2 spot in 2002. Kayla was the first Black author
to make this list. She received the 2001 Career
Achievement Award from Romantic Times for
Multicultural Romance after being published for
three years. In 2000, she received an Arts Acclaim
Award from the city of Brampton. Kayla’s novel,
“SWEET HONESTY” was optioned for a TV movie
by BET.
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Please visit her website at www.kaylaperrin.com
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IT’S
ABOUT
TIME
Time stolen from the lives of
people of African descent due
to heart disease and stroke.
Time to act with the inaugural
Black Leadership Health Summit
in Toronto May 27–28, 2011.
Time to get involved in the conversation.
Contact Richard Phillips,
Heart and Stroke Foundation
519.890.7615 | [email protected]
www.heartandstroke.ca
PERFORMERS
CARLOS MORGAN
Carlos Morgan is a talented singer, songwriter, producer and performer, poised to break on a global
level.
His independently released album, “Feelin’ Alright” for DTone Records released in 1996, showcased
the diversity of Morgan’s sultry singing style with seductive ballads. “Feeln’ Alright” went on to garner
several awards from the Juno Awards, Canadian Urban Music Awards, MuchMusic Video Awards, A
SOCAN Music Award and Caribbean Cultural Committee Awards. He was also inducted into the “2001 &
2002 Canadian Who’s Who”.
GLENN LEWIS
Glenn Lewis is a remarkably modest and exceptionally gifted performer who took the world by storm
with the release of his highly anticipated and critically acclaimed debut album “World Outside My
Window” in 2002.
The Juno Award winner and Grammy nominee strives to deliver heartfelt, melodic songs meshed
with heart pounding beats that are certain to strike a chord in the hearts of men and women alike. He
counts Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Charlie Wilson, Joni Mitchell and The Beatles among his musical
influences.
KAREN JULES
Karen Jules is a prolific artist with a musician’s heart who through the vein of melodious creativity unveils
to the world the reality of God. Her music projects a voice which speaks to the core of the heart.
As a singer and song writer she invites us into an exciting journey on which there exists a backdrop
that ranges from jazzy instrumental to head-nodding Soul and also the rhythmic vibes of House music.
Karen continues to collaborate with some of Toronto’s most prominent producers and she is also the
recipient of the Production Prize Package presented by Flow 93.5 fm.
AL ST. LOUIS
Al St. Louis is a talented poet, actor and entertainer. In addition to his guest appearances on TV shows
including “Da Kink in My Hair” and “Mantracker”, he has collaborated professionally with entertainers
including John Singleton, Spike Lee, Andre 3000, Sean Paul, 50 Cent and Maestro Fresh Wes among
others.
As a Motivational Educator across Canada, he uses the art of poetry to compose thoughts and words
that penetrate deep within, inviting listeners to participate in an inspirational awakening. He is also the
Founder and CEO of When Words Are Spoken, A$L Productions and hair studio Loc ‘N Twist Natural Hair
Studio.
ONEACCORD
OneAccord is a group of six talented singers who have a genuine love for music, matched only by their
love for the Lord Jesus Christ.
From humble beginnings in their home of Trinidad and Tobago, the girls started singing together
over a decade ago and have been performing as OneAccord for the past two years. Comprised of three
sets of sisters (are they all cousins) – Gloria and Candace, Johanna and Danielle, and Joyanna and Lori –
the young ladies are not only musicians and talented singers, but also are gifted songwriters.
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PERFORMERS
JADE’S HIP HOP ACADEMY PERFORMANCE COMPANY
Jade’s Hip Hop Academy Performance Company is a dynamic and highly entertaining youth dance
company that inspires and captivates any audience. It is unique as it is composed of talented and
passionate young dancers ages 18 and under who love to perform and share their skills in authentic hip
hop dance including popping, locking, breaking, and krump. Performing award winning choreography by
their director Jade Jager Clark they continue to receive audience acclaim around the province.
A NEW D.A.E.I. INC.
A New D.A.E.I. Inc. (“A.N.D.”) is a professional Dance Academy for the Entertainment Industry founded
by Tré Armstrong and Tonya Burke in 2010.
A New D.A.E.I. Inc. is designed to be a skill development centre for aspiring youth performers and
a community hub for dance classes, workshops, educational seminars and special events. Both Tré and
Tonya have been teaching dance workshops, classes and seminars in and around the GTA since 2002. A
New D.A.E.I. Inc. allows them to express their commitment to teaching self-management and life skills
through dance and related movements.
Tré Armstrong
Tonya Burke
EDDIE BULLEN
Pianist, songwriter, arranger and producer Eddie Bullen gives his audience a taste of contemporary jazz,
flavoured with Caribbean and Latin rhythms.
Since his move to Toronto in 1980 from Grenada, Eddie has worked with major Caribbean, Canadian
and American artists like Anslem Douglas, Byron Lee, David Rudder, Liberty silver, FiFi Dobson, Deborah
Cox, SWV and Dee Dee Bridgewater. He also composes and arranges for City TV, YTV and Wine TV
Australia. He is fulfilling his passion for nurturing youth talent through a high school co-op program he
launched in 1986, utilizing his record company, Thunder Dome Sounds.
CHERITH.B
Cherith.b is a young fashion designer who specializes in special occasion wear. From your birthday to
your wedding, she will create a look to bring out your best whatever the occasion is. She plans to launch
a line in the near future. Looking at the attendants and the president’s dresses for this prestigious event,
you can see a little taste of what Cherith.b loves to do; bring couture to high profile and everyday ladies,
to reflect their beauty from the inside out.
Contact information: [email protected]
416 937 0807
@MissCherithB
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BBPA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The BBPA National Scholarship Fund – Helping our
youth strive to excel through education
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t is the teacher that sees a talent, the pastor who
identifies a voice in the choir that launches a
thousand ships, it is a grandmother who collects
together what little money she has to ensure that
school books are bought, it is a community that
feels strong enough to ensure that the impossible, is
made possible. It is the person who chooses to hold
out their hand, take a chance on excellence, believe
strongly that the young mind in front of them, is
greater than they are even aware. For every person in
our community who has made a difference, there was
always someone who dared to believe they could.
We are proud when we make history in our
community. When we stand out not because of what
we are, but because of who we are.
Somewhere in this city, a little girl dreams of
becoming a doctor. A little boy sketches drawings
of big buildings he constructs in his mind, a child
that sings when nobody is listening but allows
her imagination to take her to a stage where she
graciously takes a bow. These are the young people
who need to take their dreams off the shelf and start
reaching for the stars.
Every donation that is given towards
scholarships, gives yet another student the ability
to stand out above the crowd, to excel at what they
do best with the support of our community. To our
scholarship recipients, we salute you. We raise our
hands in applause and champion you on your road
to success.
The BBPA thanks you, the people, for all your
love and support and continued generosity. From
yearly scholarships to regular donations from
community members who know each dollar is a
contribution to pathing the way for one student
to make a mark for us all. With your help, you
help our youth excel. Thank you for supporting
tomorrow’s leaders.
By: Rachael-Lea Rickards
Message from the Acting Chairs Dr. Miriam Rossi &
Dr. Edith Guntley-Lorimer
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edicated to supporting and promoting the
achievement of academic excellence by Black
Canadian youth through an annual scholarship
program, the BBPA National Scholarship Fund began
in 1986 with the granting of two scholarships totaling
$3,000.00. In 2010, 49 scholarships were granted for
a total of $161,500 and over the last 24 years, 650
scholarships have been granted totaling $2.5 million
dollars. The organization has a total of $643,000
in its endowment fund year to date. The National
Scholarship Fund receives financial donations from
corporations and individuals that share its mission to
support the education and development of Canada’s
future leaders through assisting Black youth in their
attainment of post-secondary education.
African Canadian students interested in the
scholarships may print an application form from the
website or contact the BBPA National Scholarship Fund
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to receive an application form. Deadline for the
2011 scholarship applications is FRIDAY, MAY 27th
at 4:00 p.m. EST.
We, the Board of Trustees of the BBPA National
Scholarship Fund thank all donors and scholarship
sponsors for their support. Your contributions are
greatly appreciated.
In 2011 we are initiating a scholarship drive to
significantly increase the amount of scholarships
handed out in 2010. Please make a contribution tonight
by filling out the card on your table. Help us to grow
this worthy program! Let’s raise the bar on education! If
you are interested in donating in the future or applying
for scholarship, please visit the BBPA table on site
or contact the BBPA National Scholarship Fund at
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April 30th, 2011
On March 24th we took the time to honour and celebrate the
achievements of 7 Black women who have paved the path for
others in the community.
The Women of Honour Exchange, is a Pre-Harry Jerome Awards Event which was
sponsored by ScotiaLife Financial. The purpose of the Women of Honour Exchange is to
honour the accomplishments of outstanding individuals who deserve to be recognized in
collaboration with Women’s History Month.
Our 2011 Women of Honour are: Harriet Thornhill, Itah Sadu, Ebonnie Rowe, Tracy Moore,
Marci Ien, Jacqueline Walters, and Beverly Folkes. These outstanding individuals are role
models and have inspired many! Stay tuned for our upcoming 2012 Men of Honour Exchange.
– Michelle Ambrose, Director of Events
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Initials
AWARDS AND RECIPIENTS
CIBC Academics Award – MS. MICHELLE MCFARLANE
BBPA Athletics Award – MS. KENECA PINGUE-GILES
BBPA Arts Award – MS. KAYLA PERRIN
Bell Business Award – MR. ISAAC T. OLOWOLAFE
Denham Jolly Entertainment Award – MR. MUHTADI THOMAS
RBC Community Services Award – MS. ILEEN PAT HOWELL
AON Hewitt Diversity Award – MR. JOHN TORY
Sterling Dental Health Sciences Award – DR. UPTON ALLEN
Scotiabank Leadership Award – MS. LASHAWN MURRAY
TD Bank Financial Group Lifetime Achievement Award – MR. BROMLEY ARMSTRONG
Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration Media Award – MR. MOSES A. MAWA
BMO Financial Group President’s Award – CHANCELLOR G. RAYMOND CHANG
Nursing & Homemakers INC. Professional Excellence Award – CHIEF WARRANTOFFICER KEVIN R. JUNOR
Chevrolet Technology & Innovation Award – DR. JOHN AKABUTU
BBPA Trailblazer Award – DR. DAURENE LEWIS
Intellipharmaceutic Young Entrepreneur Award – MS. JADE JAGER CLARK
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Changing the world, one
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Keynote Speaker:
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