EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Program Overview

The Excellence Awards gala, presented by the 24-hour Afroglobal Television channel, is set for Saturday, October 21st, 2024. The mission of the program is to showcase the achievements of individuals, organizations, businesses and agencies that make a profound difference in the lives of people of African descent, and to transform the communities where they live. The program engages an esteemed audience, and is presented in print, broadcast and online media.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, October 19th, 2024.
Time: 7:00 pm, VIP Reception; 8.00 pm, Awards Show
Location: Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge Street, North York
Tickets: $120+ HST (Reception & theatre seating only)

Buy at: www.ticketmaster.ca

Previous Recipients

Since 2004, recipients have included Kevin Williams, President of General Motors Canada; South African music superstar Yvonne Chaka Chaka; Jamaica’s first female Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller; Nobel Prize Winner Professor Wole Soyinka; Oscar winning Hollywood star David Oyelowo; first female Black Canadian MP and Minister Hon. Jean Augustine; Nuclear Engineer Dr. Sylvester Osamusali; Bank of Montreal Managing Director Stanley Julien; YWCA International President Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro; Olympic Gold Medalist Daniel Igali; Nollywood movie stars RMD, Jackie Appiah and Ramsey Nouah, among others.

Purpose and Categories

The awards program produces mentors and role models for youth in the Crossover Mentorship Program. Corporate, public sector and community leaders from all three levels of government, and from around the world participate in the gala. You will join 15 other distinguished Canadian and international recipients in the traditionally glitzy red carpet affair, which celebrates the best of Africa & the global Diaspora. Categories include Leadership, Enterprise, Science and Technology, Humanitarian, Professional Achievement, Visionary, Heritage, Global Impact, Marcus Garvey Memorial Award, Rising Star, Media, Entertainment, Renaissance, Community, Lifetime and the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award.

About Afroglobal Television, Silvertrust Media and the Transformation Institute

Afroglobal Television is a 24-hour super channel that informs, empowers, uplifts and entertains, with programming focused on Africa and the Diaspora. Our Advisory Board has included Hollywood actress Tonya Williams; Dr. Jean Augustine, Canada’s first Black female Member of Parliament and Minister; Dr. Julius Garvey, son of the legendary Marcus Mosiah Garvey; and others. The channel reflects the experiences of people of African descent through programs that inspire, educate and entertain. Excellence, Destiny, Envision, Diversity, Legacy, Discover and Afroglobal are brands associated with Silvertrust Media, and the Transformation, a non-profit institute that runs the Crossover Mentorship Program.

Inquiries: (416) 650-6424

Tel: (416) 247-5777

info@afroglobaltelevision.com

www.AfroglobalTelevision.com