The Municipality of Kincardine will host the Afro Caribbean Youth Awards On Saturday October 26, 2024.
The awards were created to recognize and celebrate Afro Caribbean Youth living in Grey and Bruce counties.
The ceremony will take place at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, and Philip Saunders will be the special guest speaker.
"Saunders is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and creator of the Afrocentric Mural at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine," a media release from organizers said. "His work spans Ontario and includes oil paintings, charcoal drawings, murals, and digital illustrations."
The second annual Afro Caribbean Youth Awards will honour youth who show characteristics such as Creativity, Leadership, Cultural Dignity, Academic Excellence, Community Involvement, Advocacy for Social Justice, Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion or Athleticism.
Online registration is available at www.kincardine.ca/ACYA2024-RSVP or by calling 519-389-1857 by October 20th, 2024.
“We are grateful for the many community partners that have joined with the Municipality of Kincardine to sponsor and provide their help in planning for this awards event,” said Andrea Clarke, Deputy Mayor for the Municipality of Kincardine.
2024 Afro Caribbean Youth Awards Sponsors:
• Gold Sponsor: Bruce Power
• Silver Sponsor: NPX
• Bronze Sponsors: Vine Eye Care, Walkerton
2024 Afro Caribbean Youth Awards Planning Group Members:
• Community residents: Jenny Hunter, Lee Evans, Upendo Hollela, Sandra Harvey, Michelle Westwood, and Seyi Osinowo
• Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre: Dan Genis
• Bruce County Public Library: Michaela Posthumus
• Kincardine District Senior School: Watson Morris
• Vine Eye Care, Walkerton: Dr. Maureen Oyaide-Ofenor
• Mebal Outreach – Nduka Aegbo
• Bluewater District School Board – Avion Campbell
• Municipality of Kincardine – Deputy Mayor Andrea Clarke, and Lorie Fioze