Afro Caribbean Youth Awards | Municipality of Kincardine

On Saturday October 26, 2024, the second annual Afro Caribbean Youth Awards will be held.

This is an amazing opportunity for people to gather, celebrate and honour the achievements of Afro Caribbean youth in Grey and Bruce counties in a culturally rich environment.

Nominations

Tell us about a youth that you know who demonstrate the following characteristics:

Creativity
Leadership
Cultural Dignity
Academic Excellence
Community Involvement
Advocacy for Social Justice
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Inspires and empower others
Athleticism
Champion of change and opportunity for all
Music/Art/Drama/Dance

Award Ceremony

The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

This year, we are pleased to welcome Phillip Saunders back to our community!

Phillip is a multidisciplinary artist and arts educator who is based in Toronto, Ontario. Phillip not only created the Afrocentric Mural located at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, but his work can be viewed throughout Ontario. His practice includes oil painting, charcoal drawing, mural making and digital illustrations.

Download the event invite, and register for the event.

Register for the 2024 Afro Caribbean Youth Awards

Community Partners

We would like to recognize the community partners that have supported these awards to date. They include: Bruce Power, NPX, Vine Eye Care Walkerton, Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, Bruce County Library, Mebal Outreach, and the Bluewater District School Board.

Gold Sponsors - $2,500 +

Sponsors at this level will receive a thank you advertisement, acknowledgement in the evening program, certificate of sponsorship, and sponsors will have the opportunity to have an award named after their organization.

Silver Sponsors - $1,000 +

Sponsors at this level will receive a thank you advertisement, acknowledgment in the evening program, certificate of sponsorship, sponsor will have the opportunity to provide a banner that will be displayed at the event.

Bronze Sponsors - $350 +

Sponsors at this level will receive a thank you advertisement, acknowledgement in the evening program and certificate of sponsorship.