Distinguished Men of Honour @ Toronto Region Board of Trade, Toronto, ON - Mon Apr 4th!

The Black Business and Professional Association presents
Distinguished Men of Honour
A Pre-Harry Jerome Awards Event

The BBPA will be taking the time to honour and celebrate the achievements of men who have paved the path for others in the community.

The BBPA Exchange is an educational and inspiring series of events designed to provide developmental opportunities as well as promote and encourage networking between professionals and entrepreneurs in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The Pre-Harry Jerome Awards Exchange will set the tone for other trend-setting and solution-based events moving forward.

The Distinguished Men of Honour Exchange will honour the contributions and accomplishments of fourteen outstanding men who have truly advanced themselves, stand as beacons of hope for other men, and deserve to be recognized.

2016 Distinguished Men of Honour:

Charles Marful
Dr. Bishop Barrington Smith
Dr. Gerry Grant
Dr. Leroy Clarke
Dwayne Holness
Herman Stewart
Javon Findlator
Jerrold Johnson
Keith Merith
Ken Jeffers
Kerry Lee Crawford
Nii Tawiah Koney
Roger Dundas
Spider Jones

Monday, April 4, 2016
Location:  Toronto Region Board of Trade, East Ballroom, First Canadian Place, 77 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON
VIP Reception:  6:30pm
Doors: 7p
Program starts: 7:30pm
Tickets:  $20 (members)/$30(non-members)/$40 VIP

For tickets call 416.504.4097 or email bbpa@bellnet.ca

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The 15th Annual Toronto Night Club Awards @ SET on King, Toronto, ON - Mon Dec 21st!

Monday, December 21st 2015

★ The 15th Annual Toronto Night Club Awards★

Enjoy An Exclusive Evening in Celebration of Those That Make Our Nights & Weekends So Spectacular with Their Commitment to Providing Quality Experiences in the Nightlife Culture We All Love!

Join Us for this Very Special Edition of #INDUSTRYmondays inside the beautiful Studio Event Theatre - SET as we acknowledge the Efforts, Accomplishments and Contributions of the Talented Entertainment Industry of Our Great City!!

Music by: DJ Special K
spinning Hip Hop, House, Trap & Old Skool Classics

Guest Hosts:
Tony Monaco + The Ice Man George + Richard TNC

#SETonKing | 333 King St. W., Toronto ON
doors open at 10pm || Arrive Before 11:30pm to Ensure Entry

Table Reservations Strongly Recommended

email:  rsvp@setonking.com

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Black Star Movement 5th Annual Unsung Heroes Awards Gala @ Jamaican Canadian Association, Toronto, ON - Sun Nov 8th!

Black Star Movement Presents
5th Annual Unsung Heroes Awards Gala

Sunday November 8, 2015

Time:  4:30PM

Venue: The Jamaican Canadian Association
Address: 995 Arrow Road, Toronto, ON

Dinner, Entertainment and Awards

COST
$35 (18 and up)
$20 (5-17)

Order your tickets now
905.460.4145 | 647.892.4434 |

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The 4th Annual ReggaeXclusive Recognition Awards @ The Toronto Plaza Hotel, Toronto, ON - Sun Jun 28th!

The 4th Annual ReggaeXclusive Recognition Awards

Sunday June 28th, 2015

at the Toronto Plaza Hotel, 1677 Wilson Ave. W, Toronto, ON

Music by African Star and Lethal Star

Lady G, Khalilah Rose, Treson, Amoy, Jay Davis, Tonya P, Chelsea Stewart and more!

Host:  Carrie Mullings

MC:  Luther Brown and Janet J Love

Tickets:  $20 in advance/$25 at door

Time: Doors  7p /Showtime:  8pm

Tickets Availabe at...ReggaeXclusive Recognition Awards - at DJ Records, Staff of Life, Naturelle Variety (Eglinton Ave W)....Class One Records, Ital Vital Rastaurant (Scarborough)...Jamaica House Jerk (Brampton)

For more info call: 647 668 3989 or 647 720 1367

More info click here

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The Black Canadian Awards @ The Queen Elizabeth Theater Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON - Sat Jun 6th!

You are invited to the Black Canadian Awards on Saturday, June 6th, 2015 at the Queen Elizabeth Theater Exhibition Place, 190 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, at 5pm.

This is a red carpet national event that celebrates the achievements of Black Canadian trail-blazers and leaders within our communities. Success stories in Business, Professional Excellence, Entertainment and Role Models will also be celebrated.

The evening promises to be an exciting one with performances from various artists and genres of Black Canadian Music and Arts. Dignitaries from all over Canada will also be present at this prestigious multicultural event.

Tickets are available  here from $30. Ensure you get your tickets early as this is a sell-out event.

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BBPA Harry Jerome Awards @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Toronto, ON - Sat Apr 25th!

CELEBRATING OUR LEADERS IN EXCELLENCE!

On October 21, 1982, a meeting was held where a decision was made to form an association and a steering committee including Al Hamilton, publisher of Contrast Newspaper, Denham Jolly and Bromley Armstrong. Incorporated in July 1983, the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) is a non-profit charitable organization that serves to address equity and opportunity for the Black community in business, employment, education and economic development. Following the October 1982 meeting, it was decided to honour the six Black Canadian athletes who excelled at that year’s Commonwealth Games: Angela Taylor-Issanjenko, Ben Johnson, Mark McKoy, Milt Ottey, Tony Sharpe and Desai Williams.

A dinner was suggested at which Harry Jerome, Canada’s premiere track and field athlete of the 1960s would be invited to be the keynote speaker. However, before he could be invited, Harry Jerome died suddenly in December 1982. The group then decided to turn the celebration into a tribute to Harry Jerome and an awards ceremony to honour the six athletes. The name “Harry Jerome Awards” was proposed by Hamlin Grange and so the first Harry Jerome Awards was held on March 5, 1983.

The Harry Jerome Awards is now a national event that recognizes and honours excellence in African Canadian achievement. In addition to the Harry Jerome Awards, the BBPA sponsors the Harry Jerome Scholarship Fund, providing financial support to African Canadian youth pursuing higher education. The idea for the Harry Jerome Scholarship Fund was provided by Hamlin Grange and realized through the efforts of Kamala-Jean Gopie, Pamela Appelt, Sheila Simpson and Beverly Mascoll. Journalist Cynthia Reyes was the BBPA’s president at the time. Under the leadership of Verlyn Francis, in 1996 the scholarship fund established an endowment fund and attracted corporate sponsorship. Today the Fund awards some thirty scholarships each year.

Location:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, 222 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, ON

Time: 6:00pm

For tickets and info click here

The 30th Annual African Canadian Awards @ Jane Mallett Theatre, St Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 21st!

Pride News presents Black History Month’s most prestigious Gala Event, the 30th Anniversary of the African Canadian Achievement Awards of Excellence which is to be held on February 21st, 7:30 pm inside Jane Mallet Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street, East, Toronto, ON

Some performers include Quisha Wint, Kalabash Jay Martin Tré Armstrong A New D.A.E.I. Dance Academy and more.

Join the ACAA 2015 Hosts Dwight Drummond, Asha Tomlinson, Patricia Jaggernauth and Michael Challenger as we honour this years's recipients:

Lifetime Achievement – Judge George E. Carter
Excellence in the Arts – Wes Williams “AKA” Maestro Fresh West
Excellence in Business – Lanre Tunji- Ajayi
Excellence in Community Service – Professor Erma Collins
Excellence in Education – Cecil Roach
Founder’s Award - Jennifer Tory
Excellence in Law – Mark Saunders
Excellence in Media - Matt Galloway
Excellence in Medicine – Dr. T. Victor Obasuyi
Excellence in Religion – Sr. Pastor Fredrica Walker
Excellence in Sports – Ohenewa Akufflo
Youth Award – Quincy Bullen
Parenting - Victor and Sharmon Carrington

Admission: Adults $50; Students $25.

Don’t miss out! Book your tickets now by calling the office at (905) 686-8868.

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Planet Africa Awards @ Grand Victorian Convention Centre, Mississauga, ON - Sat Nov 8th!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2014

The Planet Africa Awards gala is scheduled for November 8th, 2014 at the Grand Victorian Convention Centre, 175 Derry Road in Mississauga. The awards program identifies and recognizes deserving individuals, organizations, businesses and agencies that make a profound difference in society at the national and international levels. Since 2004, the awards program has honoured many amazing achievers.

The Red Carpet event brings together people of African origin and others of goodwill from around the world, to celebrate leadership and excellence in Toronto, Canada. Headliners and keynote speakers have included, Dr. Bernice King, CEO of the King Centre and daughter of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Dr. Julius Garvey, son of the legendary Marcus Garvey.

Past recipients include Kevin Williams, President and Managing Director, General Motors Canada; Professor Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate; The Hon. Jean Augustine, Fairness Commissioner and Former Minister; Nollywood actors Majid Michel and Zach Orji; Douglas Orane, Chairman of Grace Foods; Daniel Igali, Olympic Gold Medalist; Isaiah Washington, Hollywood Star and Yvonne Chaka Chaka, South Africa’s legendary singer, among others.

RECEPTION, DINNER, AWARDS & WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT

Date: Saturday, November 8th
Time: Red Carpet Reception, 6.00 PM | Dinner & Awards, 7.00 PM

Location: Grand Victorian Convention Centre, 175 Derry Road, Mississauga, ON

Tickets: $150 each and a table of 10 is $1500
Hurry: Tickets are limited

For Tickets click here

Tel: (416) 247 5777
E-mail: info@planetafricagroup.com

The 10th Annual Planet Africa Awards @ The International Centre, Toronto, ON - Sat Nov 2nd!

The 10th Annual Planet Africa Awards

Celebrating The Dream
 A Special Tribute In Commemoration Of The
50th Anniversary Of The "I Have A Dream" Speech.

Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Bernice King, Daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.

Since 2004, the Planet Africa Awards program has identified and recognized, leadership and excellence, which produce role models, especially for our young people. The mission is to showcase deserving individuals, organizations, businesses and agencies that make a profound difference in the lives of people of African heritage globally.

Dr. Bernice King, daughter of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will speak at the 2013 Planet Africa Awards, on Saturday, November 2nd 2013. The legacy of Dr. King will be recognized with the presentation of the Legend Award, to be received by his daughter Bernice, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the King Centre in Atlanta, USA.

Confirmed VIPs include Ontario Minister Michael Coteau of Citizenship and Immigration; Her Worship HazelMcCallion, Mayor of Mississauga; Chief Jennifer Evans, Peel Regional Police Chief; Councillor Michael Thompson,Chair of Toronto's Economic Development and Culture Committee; His Excellency Agotinho Tavares Neto, Angola's Ambassador to Canada and many others. Many VIPs from South, Ethiopia, England, the United State and other countries have also confirmed their attendance.

VIP Reception and Awards Show
Date:         Saturday, November 2nd, 2013
Time:         VIP Reception at 6:00 pm; Dinner & Awards at 7.00 pm
Location:   The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Toronto, Canada
Tickets:      Tickets are $150; advance orders going fast!  

For tickets and more info visit:  http://www.planetafricagroup.com/Awards.html

United Achiever`s Club 29th Annual Scholarship & Recognition Awards @ The Holiday Inn, Brampton, ON - Sat Sept 21st!

The United Achievers' Club

presents the

29th Annual Scholarship & Recognition Awards

Saturday September 21

at The Holiday Inn

30 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Cocktails 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm

$75 Adults $55 Students

 Keynote Speaker

Paulette Senior CEO, YWCA Canada

Honourary Chair

Mayor Susan Fennell, City Of Brampton

Award information and tickets

905-459-1942, 289-201-9400, 905-450-5488

Music By DJ Jonathon Shaw (https://jonathanoshaw.com)

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UNITED ACHIEVERS' CLUB - 29th ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP & RECOGNITION AWARDS - SEPTEMBER 21, 2013.
13 students of the class of 2013 will be recipients of scholarships at the September 21st dinner and dance to be held at the Holiday Inn, 30 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton. Keynote Speaker is PAULETTE SENIOR, CEO, YWCA Canada (http://ywcacanada.ca/en/national/staff).

The United Achievers' Club (www.unitedachieversclub.org) was established in 1980 and, from 1985-2012, has awarded 288 scholarships to students of Black and Caribbean. heritage.
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