Category Archives: 2018 Honorees

Treasurer of the Ontario Black History Society and the Owen Sound Emancipation Festival To the next Generation: “If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask for help when seeking the answers. Sometimes the answers are simple and obvious; other ...

Journalist, communications specialist and philanthropist. To the next Generation: “Work hard. Work smart. Seize the moment. Honour your elders and ancestors. Give of yourself, then of your resources. Take nothing for granted. Enjoy life – it is not long. Not ...

Certified Management Consultant, A Certified Coach, and a Sculptor! To the next Generation: “We live much longer. You will have multiple careers. Create choices for yourself by being open-minded and agile. Resilience comes from acquiring solid knowledge and building a ...

Group Benefits Underwriter and A woman of god and mother To the next Generation: “My best advice for the next generation would be never let failure or fear stop you from learning and growing as a person. Embrace your shortcomings ...

A mother, wife, daughter, sister and I am the Executive Director of Margaret’s Housing and Community Support Services To the next Generation: “Pursue life with the audacity of ambition, hope and love. And believe deeply in your abilities, practice self-love, ...

Ryerson’s first Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion To the next Generation: “When it comes to work, get it done!”

Mother of Jesse and Jerimi Jones and President and Co-Founder of Jones & Jones Productions To the next Generation: “Choose what you love” to Choose your career from what you love, and know that change is ok. Not one but ...

CEO, Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival To the next Generation: “Fall in love with yourself. Dream large. Find joy in everything that you do. Realize that you can learn from every experience you encounter. Respect others who provide a service to ...

Her community based experience is located in hostels, shelters and sexual assault centres working primarily with and for women who are survivors intimate violence, street involvement and/or homeless. To the next Generation: “Create a vision, stay grounded and focused; ask ...

Corporate/Commercial Lawyer and Social Justice Advocate. To the next Generation: “Explore different paths towards your goal and value each challenge you meet along the way. Do not be afraid to venture outside of your comfort zone every now and then ...