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Local News: 24th Annual Harry Jerome Awards Gala Black Habits Articles Following yet another successful Harry Jerome Awards in April 2005, the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) prepares for its 24th Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards to be held on April 29, 2006 at the Toronto Congress Centre

The annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards is a showcase of African Canadian excellence and a celebration of the outstanding achievements of the award winners. Previous winners include former lieutenant governor of Ontario Lincoln Alexander, Senator Donald Oliver, entrepreneurs Denham Jolly and the late Beverley Mascoll, human rights activist and former M.P.P the late Dr. Rosemary Brown, hip-hop artist Wes ‘Maestro’ Williams and Olympic gold medalist Donovan Bailey.

This year the number of nominees is expected to far exceed those of previous years. The BBPA will present awards to African-Canadian nominees from B.C. to P.E.I. The awards will be divided into four categories. Nominees aged 24 and older will be honored with awards for Business, Community Service, Professional Excellence and Technology & Innovation. Youth aged 16 – 24 will be honored for their achievements in Academics, Leadership, and Athletics. Awards open to all ages will be presented for Arts, Media, & Entertainment (one award) and Health Sciences; and a new award – the Young Entrepreneur Award will be open to young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35. In addition the BBPA’s Board of Directors will select individuals for the President’s Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award.

For the past 23 years, the BBPA Harry Jerome Awards has recognized the achievements of outstanding members of the African Canadian community. The Awards pay tribute to Harry Jerome, an exceptional athlete, scholar and social activist who shared his accomplishments and vision to instill pride in his community and Canadian society. The BBPA Harry Jerome Awards is the premiere event in the African Canadian community.

About the BBPA

The mission of the BBPA is to advance Canada’s Black community by facilitating the delivery of programs that support business and professional excellence, higher education and economic development. The BBPA sponsors the Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards and the Harry Jerome scholarships. For more information please visit us online at www.bbpa.org, call (416) 504-4097 or e-mail bbpa@bellnet.ca.
Posted on Thursday, January 19 @ 00:00:00 UTC by jcohen



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