| Harry Jerome Award |
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| Awarded for | Achievement in the Black community |
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| Country | Canada |
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| Presented by | Black Business and Professional Association |
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| First awarded | 1983 |
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| Website | harryjeromeawards.com |
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The Harry Jerome Award is an annual award presented by the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) that recognizes and celebrates achievement in the Black Community throughout Canada.[1] It is named in honour of Harry Jerome, a Canadian track and field runner.
The awards ceremony was conceived in late 1982, following the founding meeting of the Black Business and Professional Association. Initially, the organizers planned the event as a dinner to celebrate six Black athletes who had excelled at the 1982 Commonwealth Games. Harry Jerome was invited as the keynote speaker, however, died suddenly before attending the event. In response to his death, the organizers reorganized the event as a dinner and awards ceremony to honour his life. The first ceremony was held in Toronto on March 5, 1983. In the years since, the awards have become also become a fundraiser. [2]
In its first year, 1983, the awards only honoured athletics. In 1984, the categories were expanded to include academics and arts.[3] Since then, categories have expanded significantly, with several categories appearing only for a few years. The following people has received the Harry Jerome Award between 1983 and 2016.[4]
As of 2021, the academics award is awarded to an individual between the ages of 16 and 24.[1]
| Year
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Recipient
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| 2016
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Happy Inibhunu
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| 2015
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Edmond Nankam Dzokou
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| 2014
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Andrew Ojo
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| 2013
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Monique Jarrett
|
| 2012
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Eugenia Duodu
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| 2011
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Michelle McFarlane
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| 2010
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Kwesi Johnson
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| 2009
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Regine Debrosse
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| 2008
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Vera Muna
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| 2007
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Andrew D. Brown
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| 2006
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Ndija Anderson
|
| 2005
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Martina Lawson-Isse
|
| 2004
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Kersha Walker
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| 2003
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Lilian Moalim-Nour
|
| 2003
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Danielle Gordon
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| 2002
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Tamara Gafoor
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| 2002
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Arisa Cox
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| 2001
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Hesper Phillip Chamberlain
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| 2000
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Janienne Foenander
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| 2000
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Kai James
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| 1999
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Zuwema Walters
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| 1999
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Husam Abdell-Qadir
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| 1998
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Kalkidan Belay
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| 1998
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Garfield Miller
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| 1997
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Jean Andre Marc Brown
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| 1996
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Imansu Osei Tomlinson
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| 1996
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Jason Humphreys
|
| 1995
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Kofi Ofosu
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| 1995
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Yvonne Botchey
|
| 1994
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Colleen Halliday
|
| 1994
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Maydianne Andrade
|
| 1993
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Natasha Johnson
|
| 1993
|
Annamie Paul
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| 1992
|
Nathalie Campbell
|
| 1992
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Candace Benjamin
|
| 1992
|
Ede Wilson
|
| 1991
|
Frank Lalonde
|
| 1991
|
Pauline Prince
|
| 1990
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Nadia Scott
|
| 1990
|
Dumisa Adama
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| 1989
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Olga Jacqueline Brooks
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| 1989
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Dominick Shelton
|
| 1988
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Phillip Mayers
|
| 1988
|
Herns Pierre-Jerome
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| 1987
|
Leslie Allen
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| 1987
|
Amorell Saunders
|
| 1986
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David Lowe
|
| 1986
|
Brigette Arrindell
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| 1985
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Grace Allison Permaul
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| 1985
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Robert Mounsey
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| 1984
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Mark Holness
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| 1984
|
Dawn Roach
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As of 2021, the arts award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.[1]
As of 2021, the athletics award is awarded to an individual between the ages of 16 and 24.[1]
As of 2021, the business award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.[1]
| Year
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Recipient
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| 2016
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Nadine Spencer
|
Business
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| 2014
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Selwyn Richards
|
Business
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| 2013
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Kemeel Azan
|
Business
|
| 2012
|
Anthony Sterling
|
Business
|
| 2011
|
Isaac Olowolafe
|
Business
|
| 2010
|
Delores Lawrence
|
Business
|
| 2009
|
Wayne Isaacs
|
Business
|
| 2007
|
Emmanuel C. Mbulu
|
Business
|
| 2006
|
Larry Gibson
|
Business
|
| 2005
|
Kabu Asante
|
Business
|
| 2004
|
Michael R. Duck
|
Business
|
| 2003
|
Georgina Thompson
|
Business
|
| 2002
|
Grace Carter-Henry Lyon
|
Business
|
| 2001
|
Errol Johnson
|
Business
|
| 2000
|
Phillip Vassell
|
Business
|
| 2000
|
Donna McCurvin
|
Business
|
| 1999
|
Albert Wiggins
|
Business
|
| 1998
|
Al Green
|
Business
|
| 1997
|
Jean Pierre
|
Business
|
| 1996
|
Davis Felix Henry
|
Business
|
| 1995
|
Ron King
|
Business
|
| 1994
|
Leo Lewis
|
Business
|
| 1993
|
Arnold Auguste
|
Business
|
| 1991
|
Joseph Dadson
|
Business
|
| 1991
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Beverly Mascoll
|
Business
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| 1990
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Carlton Brathwaite
|
Business
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| 1989
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Roy Williams
|
Business
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As of 2021, the community service award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.[1]
| Year
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Recipient
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| 2016
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Wendy Cukier
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| 2015
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Scott Mullin
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| 2014
|
Susan Marjetti
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| 2013
|
Jennifer Tory
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| 2012
|
Armand La Barge
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| 2011
|
John Tory
|
As of 2021, the entertainment award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.[1]
| Year
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Recipient
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| 2016
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David Woods
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| 2015
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Wendy Jones
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| 2014
|
Denise Jones
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| 2013
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Anne-Marie Woods
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| 2012
|
Jay Douglas
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| 2011
|
Muhtadi Thomas
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| 2008
|
Anthony Sherwood
|
As of 2021, the health sciences award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.[1]
| Year
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Recipient
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| 2016
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Simone Atungo
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| 2015
|
Carrol Althea
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| 2014
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Rosemary Moodie
|
| 2013
|
Nadine Wong
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| 2012
|
Godfrey Bacheyie
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| 2011
|
Upton Allen
|
| 2010
|
Lisa Robinson
|
| 2009
|
Sheila McKenzie
|
| 2008
|
Stephen Blizzard
|
| 2007
|
Kwadwo O. Asante
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| 2006
|
David Burt
|
| 2005
|
Sharon Whiting
|
| Year
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Recipient
|
| 2016
|
Janelle Hinds
|
| 2015
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Jelani Smith
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| 2014
|
Madwa-Nika Phanord-Cadet
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| 2013
|
Emilie Nicolas
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| 2012
|
Julius Tapper
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| 2011
|
LaShawn Murray
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| 2010
|
Saron Gebresellassi
|
| 2009
|
Cameron Semple
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| 2008
|
Emmanuel Ofori Atiah
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| 2007
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Tolu S. Quadri
|
| 2006
|
Simone Samuels
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| 2005
|
David Green
|
| 2004
|
Runako Gregg
|
| 2003
|
Kristal Elliston
|
| 2002
|
Marlon Rhoden
|
| 2001
|
Kevin King
|
| 2000
|
Hassan Abukar
|
| 2000
|
Abena Evans
|
| 1999
|
Fana Seife
|
| 1999
|
Konata Lake
|
| 1998
|
Kemal Williamson
|
| 1997
|
Melissa Duncan
|
| 1997
|
Neckeisha Hudson
|
| 1996
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Richard Appiah
|
| 1996
|
Njeri Campbell
|
| 1995
|
Wayne Adams
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| 1995
|
Annetta Adu-Gyamfi
|
| 1994
|
Denise Campbell
|
| 1994
|
Malcolm Streete
|
| 1993
|
Aisha Wickham
|
| 1992
|
Cornell Wright
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| Year
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Recipient
|
| 2012
|
Irving Andre
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Lifetime Achievement
[edit]As of 2021, the media award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.[1]
| Year
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Recipient
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| 2016
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Patricia J. Jaggernauth
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| 2015
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Nneka Elliott
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| 2014
|
Rudy Blair
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| 2013
|
Royson James
|
| 2012
|
Craig Smith
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| 2011
|
Moses A. Mawa
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| 2010
|
Ron Fanfair
|
| 2008
|
Marci Ien
|
| 2004
|
Tonya Lee Williams
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| Year
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Recipient
|
| 2016
|
David Bell
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| 2015
|
Masai Ujiri
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| 2014
|
Donald McLeod
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| 2013
|
Vincent Lai
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| 2012
|
Michael H. Tulloch
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| 2011
|
G Raymond Chang
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| 2010
|
Hamlin Grange
|
| 2008
|
Chris Spence
|
| 2007
|
Mary Tidlund
|
| 2006
|
Stephen Lewis
|
| 2005
|
Shawn James
|
| 2004
|
Jean-Paul Brown
|
| 2001
|
Rubin ‘Carter’ Henry
|
| 2000
|
Erma Collins
|
| 1999
|
Madeline Edwards
|
| 1998
|
Beverley Salmon
|
| 1997
|
Gwen Johnston
|
| 1997
|
Len Johnston
|
| 1996
|
Denham Jolly
|
Professional Excellence
[edit]As of 2021, the professional excellence award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.[1]
| Year
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Recipient
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| 2015
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Rudolph André Crawford
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Technology & Innovation
[edit]
| Year
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Recipient
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| 2014
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Collin Haughton
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| 2013
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Ray Williams
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| 2012
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David Tay
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| 2011
|
John Akabutu
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| 2010
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Abdullah K. Kirumira
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| 2009
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Leesa Barnes
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| 2008
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Warren Salmon
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| 2007
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Victor Gooding
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| 2006
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Edward Ndububa
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| 2005
|
Alexander MacGregor
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| 2004
|
Amina Odidi
|
| 2004
|
Isa Odidi
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| Year
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Recipient
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| 2005
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Kevin Modeste
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| 2005
|
Nicole Agard
|
| 2003
|
Carver Scobie
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| 2001
|
Verlyn Francis
|
| 2000
|
Donald Cooper
|
| 2000
|
Debbie Innes
|
| 1999
|
Joyce Bannister
|
| 1999
|
Lisa Goldson
|
As of 2021, the young entrepreneur award is awarded to an individual between the ages of 18 and 35.[1]
| Year
|
Recipient
|
| 2016
|
Samantha Clarke
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| 2015
|
Tamar Huggins
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| 2014
|
Brittany Palmer
|
| 2013
|
Tanya Walker
|
| 2012
|
Andrew Forde
|
| 2011
|
Jade Jager Clark
|
| 2010
|
Thomas Tewoldemedhin
|
| 2009
|
Mekielia Nembhard
|
| 2007
|
Rayonne D. Caesar
|
| 2006
|
Winston Stewart
|
| Year
|
Recipient
|
| 2016
|
Kareena Elliston
|
| 2015
|
Kareena Elliston
|
| 2012
|
Senator Don Meredith
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Category:Awards established in 1982
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