Friday 30 September 2022

Black History Ottawa presents Community Builder awards from 2021 and 2022

Left to right ACAO President John Adeyefa, BHO President June Girvan and Lyse Pascale Inamuco
Photo credit: John Adeyefa

Under normal circumstances, Black History Ottawa presents their annual Community Builder awards during the launch of Black History Month each February. However, because of the Covid pandemic lock-down, the award ceremonies could not be held in 2021 and 2022. With the lifting of the lock-down, the organization hosted a reception for the awardees from both years at ReStays Private Lounge, located on Queen Street in Ottawa’s downtown. Black Ottawa Scene brings you pics of those who were in attendance.

Photo credits: John Adeyefa and Sarah Onhyango

Below is the list of Black History Ottawa award winners for 2021 and 2022.

2021 RECIPIENTS

Special Recognition: Councillor Rawlson King 

Brenda E. Williams   

Marie-Oubline Philippe-Remy  

Gwen Madiba   

Resa Solomon-St. Lewis   

Flo’s Seniors 

African Canadian Association of Ottawa 

Rebecca Kahindo – Youth Award    

Yasmine Elmi – Youth Award  

President’s Award

 Lawrence Greenspon – 

Every Child is Sacred Award –
Councillor Diane Deans, Chair, Ottawa Police Services Board, and the Ottawa Police Services Board, City of Ottawa; Paul Mantha and The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario; Rabbi Idan Scher and Congregation;  Machzikei Hadas, The Jewish Federation of Ottawa, and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, honouring Rabbi Reuven Bulka, and Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey,    

2022 RECIPIENTS  

Denise Isaacs   

Meron Berhe  

Lyse-Pascale Inamuco 

  Ewart Walters 

Maeesha Vanya Boursiquot – Youth 

AmaturRaheem Salaam Alada – Youth Award  

Black 365 Student Union, Sir Wilfrid Laurier – Youth Award

President’s award

Elizabeth Wong  

Every Child is Sacred Award

Dr. Richard Barwell  

Readers: Children Stories in the Diaspora

Sophia Robinson   

Tarrah Mauricette   

Stacey Ann Morris 

Sueann Hall 

Arnold Tabaro

Michael Assivero  

Nathan Hall 

Dixon Isaacs