Friday 30 September 2022
Black History Ottawa presents Community Builder awards from 2021 and 2022
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