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AC Awards Nomination
Community Leaders:
Andrew Gersham Parker
Dicky T. Dikamba
Okwuchi Nnani
Olivier Hagera
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2018 Entrepreneur of the Year:
Emmanuel Savice
Miss NOLA’s Kitchen
Mariama Kamara
Abdoulie Samateh
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2018 Unsung Heroes:
Adrian Bruff
Sibangukuhle Khumalo
Muru Kharmisi Abditam
Joseph Luri
2018 Junior Achievements:
Adrian Bruff
Fatima TurayÂ
2018 Professional of the Year:
Emmanuel Savice
Danielle Brown-Myrie
Beatrice Ghettuba
Dr. Bukola Salami
Sam Juru
Lawyer Nnam Okoye
2018 Artiste of the Year:
Mcoreo
Melisizwe Brothers
2018 Designer of the Year:
Nsimire Muderma Aimerance
Kaborette ya nèré
Boyo-Obayuwana Adekemi
This event combines BizNet trade show and networking with AC Awards.
A very good day and congratulations on your service in the community and interest to reach out to multicultural communities. That is where Diversity Magazine and all its platforms come in. A new year brings a new beginning. As we move towards 2019, we believed your organization may want to use this unique opportunity to reach out and connect with diverse communities.
We have some few tables left and believed you may want to use BizNet monthly event and the yearly AC Awards 2018 to reach over 1,000 people from diverse communities to connect and engage. For more information, please call 780.709.0965.
AC Awards 2018 Nomination Closed!
Expected attendance: 1,000
Entry Cost into AC Awards 2018: FREE! Entry for everyone
When does the nomination Open? The nomination is opened and ends on October 12, 2018
What is the Cost of an Exhibition Table to Engage Community Members? 30 exhibition tables available at just $100
What of Sponsorship? Sponsorship range from $500 – $5,000, please see details below
Will there be drinks? Yes! Cash bar available
What about Food? Delicious food made fresh in the kitchen on sale for an affordable price
Can you Name an Award in your Name? Yes! Naming rights for awards available for some categories
Interested, please call 780 720 1968 / 780.709.0965 /Â
Exhibition Tables at AC Awards
With an endless list of exhibition tables, inspiring people making a difference in the community, the AC Awards 2018 brings together the quality of people you will want to join hundred others to meet and chat with. Exhibition tables will also have the microphone to share their products, services, projects, programs or what ever they want. AC Awards on Friday, Dec. 14th, 2018, FREE to meet others and be inspired, motivated, share the fun moments, support those making a difference in our community and connect.
What do AC Awards winners Get:
- A trophy inscribed with their name and the name of the award category presented to them on the day of the award in front of family, friends, peers and the most important people in Alberta.
- A video highlight of the journey to where they are now and some media interviews to shine a light on their achievements.
- A big profile in Diversity Magazine print, Online, website and social media pages.
- Why not step up today and let your light shine? Nominate someone today and shine a light on their achievements.
AC Awards Categories
Professional of the Year: Someone who demonstrated professionalism and measured success in a career; professional, entrepreneur, trades or any other field.
Entrepreneur of the year:Â
Community Leader of the Year: Someone who have created significant impact in the community; volunteer, community worker or any other field.
DJ of the Year:
Junior Achievement: A youth between 16 and 30 years old who has shown persistent success and demonstrable impact in the community.
Lifetime Achievement: Someone who has accomplished lifetime goals, remarkable achievements, overcoming challenges and breaking barriers.
Fashion Designer of the Year: Someone in the fashion industry who designs and helps to bring African fashion to the markets.
Artists of the Year: This includes singers, comedians, choreographers, poets, painters, and those who produce their own original works.
Unsung Heroes: This includes those who do all kinds of work in different industries but are not given credit for their contribution. This category gives voices to the voiceless.
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Re-branding Afro-Canadian Awards to AC Awards
Very hard working community members, you all have the right to succeed and you deserve an opportunity to shine a light on your success. After 7 years, we re-branded the Afro Canadian Heroes Award into AC Awards and bringing in more community involvement to appreciate you for your hard and smart work in the community, in art, in business, in design, in fashion, achievement throughout your lifetime, as a professional, and as an academic, in whatever you do.
