Category Archives: 2018 Honorees

A Community Builder To the next Generation: “Be a humble, yet confident leader in every aspect of your life. Define success on your own terms. Learn the value of acceptance and of listening and observing what is, rather than what ...

I am a PhD candidate at Ryerson University with over 15-years of experience working with diverse groups in the community. To the next Generation: “Pre-live the future – but do not limit your view to what is in front of ...

Community Servant and an advocate for Dominica. To the next Generation: “Honor the memories of those who fought and died so you could be here today. Stand up for what is right not what is popular, and be an advocate ...

Happily Retired and A Civic and Community Leader To the next Generation: “Pursue as much education as possible. Set goals, seek positive supports if you encounter bumps along the way and… dream.”

Award winning public servant. To the next Generation: “Don’t be afraid to fail!”

Cancer Surgeon To the next Generation: “Your success should be measured in terms of impact – not financial gain.”

Lawyer with a background in management and in human rights pertaining to the constitutional rights of vulnerable communities. To the next Generation: “Do not be silent . Use your voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. We achieve more ...

Founder of How She Hustles, a network that connects diverse women through social media and special events. To the next Generation: “Believe that your life has purpose, you have a voice and you can use both for good.”

Director of SciXchange To the next Generation: “Seek help and persevere through the difficult times, and act with integrity and empathy.”

A ‘Trini to the bone’, is known in Hamilton, Ontario as one who took action to ensure justice and equity for youth and the wider community. She is an Educator, founder and producer of African Caribbean Cultural Potpourri Inc. To ...