Sunday 25 August 2024
Over two hundred guests were in attendance at the Blu Legacy Convention Centre on N Bowesville Road as three outstanding community leaders and advocates were honoured by Flo’s Seniors. Bashir and Abiola Agoro; David Bostic and Gladys Williams were given special awards for their immense contribution to Ottawa’s community through their volunteerism, philanthropy, and social justice advocacy. A surprise honour went to Deneice Davidson, who received a United Way Community Builder award from United Way rep Sarah Onyango. Said Sarah: “Congratulations Deneise Davidson! Your dedication to volunteerism and making a difference in our community is truly inspiring.”
Bashir and Abiola Agoro
The Dapo Agoro Foundation for Peace embraces Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a world where nonviolence is a way of life. Dr King pointed out that nonviolence means more than the absence of physical violence. Nonviolence is not passive, but a courageous, active resistance to injustice. It is a way of life reflected in thought and deed, a method of conducting yourself in all of your affairs. The Dapo Agoro Foundation for Peace seeks to create a forum for the community to address the problem of youth violence in our communities and a support group for families that are victimized as result of youth violence. The Foundation for Peace was created in memory of Dapo Agoro, a promising young man who was murdered. The foundation is looking to bring Ottawa’s youth and the community at large together to fight against the rise of youth violence.
David Bostic
Dave Bostic is perhaps least known for his significant contribution to the community. Ever willing to render his services for a worthwhile cause, Dave has responded to the request of many individuals and organizations. Volunteering in the community has afforded David the opportunity to meet many interesting people and establish a wide network. Contact with this network has allowed him to see life from a much wider perspective. Dave credits his father for his love and interest in music. His father Sydney Bostic is a well respected “crooner” of Caribbean and mainstream music in the Ottawa music circle. David continues to make his contribution to the community through his volunteerism and by providing excellent music to whomever would listen. He pursues his career in an electronics firm in the Gatineau.
Gladys Williams
Mrs. Gladys Williams who has demonstrated community service. Mrs. Williams has been the coordinator for a local food bank for over 20 years, she was responsible for calling all the distributors, receiving the supplies, helping to pack and sort the bags to be given to the homeless. Mrs. Williams is are tired registered nurse who as a senior is taking care of other seniors. She can often be seen driving seniors to their doctors’ appointments. At age 90 years old she is still driving and picking up seniors to take to church. She still does regular visits to other seniors in nursing homes. She continues to lead the overcomers choir in her local church. She truly embodies the principles of what Flo’s Seniors stands for.
