There is an abundance of excellence amongst the black Canadian population and this year the Black Business & Professional Association will be presenting awards to 14 of those black Canadians who represent excellence in business, education, academic, community, technology, arts, athletics and more. The BBPA introduced the winners at the Harry Jerome Awards media launch on Tuesday, March 23 at the Scotia Plaza in Toronto, ON. The winners in each category included: • Academics – Mr. Kwesi Johnson • Athletics – Mr. Aaron Brown • Arts – Mr. Michael Chambers • Business – Ms. Dolores Lawrence • Community Service – Mr. Winston La Rose • Health Sciences – Dr. Lisa Robinson • Leadership – Ms. Saron Gebresellasi • Lifetime Achievement – Mr. Stanley G. Grizzle • Media – Mr. Ron Fanfair • President’s Award – Mr. Hamlin Grange • Professional Excellence – Mr. Akwatu Khenti • Technology & Innovation – Dr. Abdullah K. Kirumira • Trailblazer – Dr. Andrew Knight • Young Entrepreneur – Mr. Thomas Tewoldemedhin The BBPA Harry Jerome Awards celebrates and pays tribute to the outstanding, inspirational and great achievement in the black Canadian community. The awards were established in memory of Harry Jerome, an Olympic athlete, scholar and social advocate. One of the premier track athletes of his time, Harry’s athletic achievements were partnered with scholastic excellence and social consciousness. … [Read more...]