NBCC 2025 Awards of Excellence

NBCC BHM Awards of Excellence took place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Chateau Louis Hotel in Edmonton.
Here are our Black Champions:

• Mary Burlie Award-For delivering Effective Programs and / or Services to the Black Community. (2)

Ms. Donna Coombs-Montrose

Ribbon Rouge Foundation 

• Dr. John Akabutu Award-For Personal Achievement and Courage against Challenging Odds. (1)
  Ms. Annet Maitwe
• Fil Fraser Award-For Outstanding Work in Literary, Performing and /or Visual Arts (1)
  AJA Louden
• For demonstrating Excellence in Vocal or Instrumental Performance, Music Composition, or Instruction. (2)
  The Sihlesizwe Marimba Music Program
  Ms. Lilian Kellany
•  Rosalind Smith Award Business-For Exceptional and Prolonged Service from individuals or groups from the Black Community Owning & Running a Business. (2)
  The Melanin Studio Ltd. (Meagan Vernon)
  Ellie Bianca (Evelyne Nyairo)
•  Rosalind Smith Award Professional-For Excellence and Prolonged Service from individuals or groups from the Black Community working in any profession. (2)
  Mr. Morrel Wax
  Dr. Philomina Okeke-Ihejirika