KINCARDINE, ON – For the second year in a row, the community will come together on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, to recognize and celebrate Afro Caribbean Youth living in Grey and Bruce counties. The awards 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. His work spans Ontario and includes oil paintings, charcoal drawings, murals, and digital illustrations.

Registration for the awards ceremony where Saunders will be the keynote speaker is now open. All are welcome to come and celebrate good fellowship with one another. Online registration is available or those interested in attending can call 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

For more information visit the Afro Caribbean Youth Awards webpage. If you need assistance with registering for the awards ceremony, please contact Lorie Fioze by e-mail or call 519-389-1857.

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Media Inquiries:
Andrea Clarke, Deputy Mayor
Municipality of Kincardine
519-396-3468