The Harry Jerome Award is a Canadian award given to Black Canadians, established in 1983. The award is named after Harry Jerome and organized by the Black Business and Professional Association.
Description The award is organized by the Black Business and Professional Association and presented at an award ceremony in Toronto.Valerie Jerome and Stuart Parker, The conservative vision of the amateur ideal and its paradoxical whitening power: the story of Valerie Jerome in 1950s and 1960s Canadian track and field. Sport in Society (Academic Journal). 2010;13(1):12-19. Accessed August 24, 2023.
The award was launched in 1983 and is named after the Black olympian and racial equity activist Harry Jerome. The award is "widely considered among the most prestigious honours in Canada's black communities".
History In 2015, Tamar Huggins was among 15 winners. At the 35th award ceremony in 2017, 18 awardees were announced, including Andre De Grasse.
The 41st awards occurred in 2023, notable awardees included Andria Case, Lindell Wigginton and Ngozi Paul.
List of winners Academics As of 2021, the academics award is awarded to an individual between the ages of 16 and 24. YearRecipient2018Kien Crosse2017Gabrielle Fletcher2016Happy Inibhunu2015Edmond Nankam Dzokou2014Andrew Ojo2013Monique Jarrett2012Eugenia Duodu2011Michelle McFarlane2010Kwesi Johnson2009Regine Debrosse2008Vera Muna2007Andrew D. Brown2006Ndija Anderson2005Martina Lawson-Isse2004Kersha Walker2003Lilian Moalim-Nour2003Danielle Gordon2002Tamara Gafoor2002Arisa Cox2001Hesper Phillip Chamberlain2000Janienne Foenander2000Kai James1999Zuwema Walters1999Husam Abdell-Qadir1998Kalkidan Belay1998Garfield Miller1997Jean Andre Marc Brown1996Imamu Osei Tomlinson1996Jason Humphreys1995Kofi Ofosu1995Yvonne Botchey1994Colleen Halliday1994Maydianne Andrade1993Natasha Johnson1993Annamie Paul1992Nathalie Campbell1992Candace Benjamin1992Ede Wilson1991Frank Lalonde1991Pauline Prince1990Nadia Scott1990Dumisa Adama1989Olga Jacqueline Brooks1989Dominick Shelton1988Phillip Mayers1988Herns Pierre-Jerome1987Leslie Allen1987Amorell Saunders1986David Lowe1986Brigette Arrindell1985Grace Allison Permaul1985Robert Mounsey1984Mark Holness1984Dawn Roach
Arts As of 2021, the arts award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24. YearRecipient2020Lyriq Bent2019Karen Burke2018Luke Welch2017Fabienne Colas2016Robert Small2014Nicole Brooks2013Andrea Douglas2012Errol Lee2011Kayla Perrin2010Michael Chambers2009Trey Anthony2008Cheryl Foggo2007Farley Flex2006Louis Mercier2005Rafaell Cabrera2004Martin Scott-Pascall2003Randi MacQueen2003Alison Sealy-Smith2002Weyni Mengesha2002Wes Williams2001Ullanda Neil2001Clement Virgo2000Kristopher Alexander2000Tiffany Kizzito1999Serena Lea1998Dwayne Morgan1998Djanet Sears1997Monique Allen1996Michele Joseph1995Joel Gordon1995Othalie Graham1994Maxine Greaves1993Kahlil Calder1992Marsh Pitt1991Melissa Adamson1991Stephanie Samuels1990Clayton Ellis1990Anais Granofsky1989Anne Louise1989Julie Pollard1988Atamere Omoruyi1988Devon Haughton1987John Devonish1987Denyse Thomasco1986Lorelei Eccleston1985Ronald Chambers1984Kevin Pugh
Athletics As of 2021, the athletics award is awarded to an individual between the ages of 16 and 24. YearRecipient2021Jamaal Magloire2020Masai Ujiri2019Shaquille Smith2018Rowan Barrett Jr.2017Andre De Grasse2016Jamal Murray2015Cory Joseph2014Andrew Wiggins2013Quillan Roberts2012Tut Ruach2011Keneca Pingue-Giles2010Aaron Brown2009P.K. Subban2008Anne Olukemi Ogundele2007Brittnee Habbib2006Jaleesa Rhoden2005Tessa Thomas2004Matthew Black2003Sheldon Francis2002Omar Miles2001Arnel Scott2000Tijuana Cox2000Christopher Gudge1999Patrick Stephen1998Jude Timol1998Kerry Carter1997Marvin Brereton1997Tammy Sutton Brown1997Donovan Bailey1996Susan Stewart1995Natasha Bacchus1994Robert Esmie1994Kevin Weekes1993Tom Europe1993Sandra Hamilton1992Tenn Crichlow1992Stellah Umeh1991Cheryl Allen1991Michael Trought1990Kirk Johnson1990Chris Parris1989Carol Hamilton1989Lennox Lewis1988Curtis Hibbert1988Anton Skerritt1987Ian Boyce1987Michael Smith1986Darren Lowe1986Kyle McDuffie1985Rueben Mayes1985Martia Payne1984Angela Bailey1984Molly Killenbeck1984Atlee Mahorn1983Desai Williams1983Mark McCoy1983Ben Johnson1983Milt Ottey1983Tony Sharpe1983Angela Taylor-Issajenko
Business As of 2021, the business award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24. YearRecipient2021Louis Edgar Jean-Francois2020Cheryl Kerr2019Grace Foods Canada Inc.2018Lamont Wiltshire and Odeen Eccelston2017George Frempong2016Nadine Spencer2014Selwyn Richards2013Kemeel Azan2012Anthony Sterling2011Isaac Olowolafe2010Delores Lawrence2009Wayne Isaacs2007Emmanuel C. Mbulu2006Larry Gibson2005Kabu Asante2004Michael R. Duck2003Georgina Thompson2002Grace Carter-Henry Lyon2001Errol Johnson2000Phillip Vassell2000Donna McCurvin1999Albert Wiggins1998Al Green1997Jean Pierre1996Davis Felix Henry1995Ron King1994Leo Lewis1993Arnold Auguste1991Joseph Dadson1991Beverly Mascoll1990Carlton Brathwaite1989Roy Williams
Community Service As of 2021, the community service award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24. YearRecipient2021Velma Morgan2020Adam Lake2019Dr. Gezaghn Wordofa2018Keith Merith2017Ron Cunningham2016Francis Atta2015Wanda Thomas-Bernard2014Orlando Bowen2013Roz Roach2012Paul Barnett2011Ileen Pat Howell2010Winston La Rose2009Christopher Harris2008Roger Rowe2007Richard L.M. Lord2006Joyce Ross2005Maria Crawford2005Karen Warner2004Patricia Horsham2003Inez Elliston2003Francis Jeffers2002Howard McCurdy2001Ettie Dawkins2000Eslin Payne1999Veronica Sullivan1999Ned Blair1998Marlene Green1997Dwight Whylie1996Donald H. Oliver1995Kamala-Jean Gopie1994Al Mercury1993Carl Masters1993Dorothy Wills1992Isaac Akande1992John Brooks1991Clotilda Yakimchuk1990Bromley Armstrong1988Ruth Johnson1988Wilson Head1987Stanley Grizzle1987Lloyd Perry1987Calvin Ruck1986Carrie Best1986Alton Parker1985Harry Gairey1985Violet Blackman1984Donald Moore
Culture YearRecipient2019Frances-Anne Solomon
Decade Leader YearRecipient2021Dr. Joseph Smith
Diversity YearRecipient2021Kathy McDonald2020Jodie Glean2018Mike Yorke2017Dr. Barbara Trieloff-Deane2016Wendy Cukier2015Scott Mullin2014Susan Marjetti2013Jennifer Tory2012Armand La Barge2011John Tory
Entertainment As of 2021, the entertainment award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24. YearRecipient2019Exco Levi2018Jully Black2017Sharon Riley2016David Woods2015Wendy Jones2014Denise Jones2013Anne-Marie Woods2012Jay Douglas2011Muhtadi Thomas2008Anthony Sherwood
Health Sciences As of 2021, the health sciences award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24. YearRecipient2019Dr. Dominick Shelton2018Floydeen Charles Fridel2017Dr. Boluwaji Ogunyemi2016Simone Atungo2015Carrol Althea2014Rosemary Moodie2013Nadine Wong2012Godfrey Bacheyie2011Upton Allen2010Lisa Robinson2009Sheila McKenzie2008Stephen Blizzard2007Kwadwo O. Asante2006David Burt2005Sharon Whiting
Heritage YearRecipient2012Fitzroy Gordon
Humanitarian YearRecipient2020Samantha Mahfood
Leadership YearRecipient2021Ransford C. Jones2020Tanya Sinclair2019Wendy Beckles2018Carolyn Marful2017Leanne Prendergast2016Janelle Hinds2015Jelani Smith2014Madwa-Nika Phanord-Cadet2013Emilie Nicolas2012Julius Tapper2011LaShawn Murray2010Saron Gebresellassi2009Cameron Semple2008Emmanuel Ofori Atiah2007Tolu S. Quadri2006Simone Samuels2005David Green2004Runako Gregg2003Kristal Elliston2002Marlon Rhoden2001Kevin King2000Hassan Abukar2000Abena Evans1999Fana Seife1999Konata Lake1998Kemal Williamson1997Melissa Duncan1997Neckeisha Hudson1996Richard Appiah1996Njeri Campbell1995Wayne Adams1995Annetta Adu-Gyamfi1994Denise Campbell1994Malcolm Streete1993Aisha Wickham1992Cornell Wright
Legacy YearRecipient2012Irving Andre
Lifetime Achievement YearRecipient2021Ken Jeffers2020Trevor Massey2019S. I. Rustum Southwell2018Pamela Appelt2017Rev. Dr. Audley N. James2016Juanita Westmoreland-Traore2015Archie Alleyne2014Gregory Regis2013Grant Morris2012Hugh Graham2011Bromley Armstrong2010Stanley G. Grizzle2008Willie O’Ree2007Leebert Wright2007Ouida Wright2006J. Douglas Salmon2005George Ethelbert Carter2004Louise Bennett-Coverley2003Leon Bibb2001Lincoln Alexander2000Leonard Gibson1999Paul Winn1994Jodie Drake
Media As of 2021, the media award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24. YearRecipient2021Patricia Bebia Mawa2019Traci Melchor2018Matt Galloway2016Patricia J. Jaggernauth2015Nneka Elliott2014Rudy Blair2013Royson James2012Craig Smith2011Moses A. Mawa2010Ron Fanfair2008Marci Ien2004Tonya Lee Williams
President’s YearRecipient2022Amaka Umeh2021Dennis Mitchell 2020Business of Little Jamaica2019Ray Williams2018Pauline Christian2017Wesley J. Hall2016David Bell2015Masai Ujiri2014Donald McLeod2013Vincent Lai2012Michael H. Tulloch2011G Raymond Chang2010Hamlin Grange2008Chris Spence2007Mary Tidlund2006Stephen Lewis2005Shawn James2004Jean-Paul Brown2001Rubin ‘Carter’ Henry2000Erma Collins1999Madeline Edwards1998Beverley Salmon1997Gwen Johnston1997Len Johnston1996Denham Jolly
Professional Excellence As of 2021, the professional excellence award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24. YearRecipient2021Al Ramsay2020Norma McCormack2019Leslyn Lewis2018Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson 2017Keith Spence2016Orin Isaacs2015Mark Beckles2014Kevin Hewitt2013Carl E. James2012Cordell Samuels2011Kevin Junor2010Akwatu Khenti2009Corrine Sparks2008Njoki Wane2007Peter Sloly2006Icilda Elliston2005Afua Cooper2004Donald Meeks2003Dorothy Thomas-Edding2002Leonard Braithwaite2001Jude Igwemezie2000Mayann Francis1999Fil Fraser1998Harold Brathwaite1998Carol Aylward1997Miriam Rossi1996Luther Hansraj1995Ronald Blake1994Alan Hobbins1993John Alleyne1993Garth Taylor1992Alwyn Spence
Public Advocacy YearRecipient2018Jenny Gumbs2017Isobel Granger2015Gerry McNeilly2014Jim Rankin
Social Engagement or Advocacy YearRecipient2017Cheryl NembhardSocial Advocacy2015Deputy Chief Rudolph André CrawfordSocial Engagement
Technology & Innovation YearRecipient2021Claudette McGowan2017Dr. Juliet M. Daniel2014Collin Haughton2013Ray Williams2012David Tay2011John Akabutu2010Abdullah K. Kirumira2009Leesa Barnes2008Warren Salmon2007Victor Gooding2006Edward Ndububa2005Alexander MacGregor2004Amina Odidi2004Isa Odidi
Trailblazer YearRecipient2019Paulette Senior2018Dr. Kwame McKenzie2017Dr. Everton Gooden 2016Mark Saunders2013Kevin W. Williams2012Damon Allen2011Daurene Lewis2010W. Andy Knight2008Alex MacGregor2007Jean Augustine2007Alvin Curling2004Perdita Felicien2003Jay Hope2003Keith Forde
Volunteer YearRecipient2017Chris Campbell 2005Kevin Modeste2005Nicole Agard2003Carver Scobie2001Verlyn Francis2000Donald Cooper2000Debbie Innes1999Joyce Bannister1999Lisa Goldson
Young Entrepreneur As of 2021, the young entrepreneur award is awarded to an individual between the ages of 18 and 35. YearRecipient2021Taylor Lindsay-Noel2020Nathan Hall2019Ross Simmonds2018Nadia Hamilton2016Samantha Clarke2015Tamar Huggins2014Brittany Palmer2013Tanya Walker2012Andrew Forde2011Jade Jager Clark2010Thomas Tewoldemedhin2009Mekielia Nembhard2007Rayonne D. Caesar2006Winston Stewart
Youth Advocacy or Advancement YearRecipient2017Harriet ThornhillYouth Advancement2016Kareena EllistonYouth Advocacy2015Kareena EllistonYouth Advocacy2012Senator Don MeredithYouth Advocacy See also
Lists of awards List of Black Canadians
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