BBABC 2024 Business Excellence Awards Digital Program

2024 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

ORDER OF EVENTS 4:00PM

Registration & Netorking

5:30PM

Welcome: Program commencement

6:30PM

Dinner

7:30PM

Program continues

9:30PM

Program ends

9:35PM

Networking and dancing

11:00PM

Events concludes

Host Michael Newman

DJ Earl Da Pearl

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT! KENRICK HEADLY Kenrick Headley, a renowned steelpan specialist, has had an impressive career, including a 3.5-year tour with Liberace, performing in various concert halls.

His talent is evident in his individual performances and collaborations, notably with the Esso Trinidad Steelband, which remains the only steelband nominated for a Grammy award. Kenrick's work elevates steelpan music internationally, blending traditional and modern styles to inspire audiences worldwide.

KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS Krystle Dos Santos is a 2x Western Canadian awardwinning singer/songwriter and performer. Her selftitled album was released in 2008, followed by Fame Fatale in 2011. Her third studio release, BLOOM|BURN, earned her the WCMA for R&B artist of the year in 2020. Dos Santos has performed alongside Stevie Wonder and Michael Buble and has showcased her powerful vocals and charm on stages across North America. Currently, she shares the story of civil rights icon Viola Desmond in her original co-creation, Hey Viola!, and is working on her new country/rock project, Orchard Sky, touring venues across Canada.

LORDNATION Lordnation (Osaretin Eweka) is a musician, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist from Edo state, Nigeria. His passion for music began early, influenced by contemporary genres and his high school strings orchestra.

Inspired by artists like Kanye West, Damien Escobar, Fela Kuti, and Michael Jackson, Lordnation aims to inspire youth to promote peace and love through music. After a challenging migration to Canada, he channels his experiences into soulful original music.

He also gives back by teaching classical violin lessons to aspiring young musicians.

CLARA AMAGURU Excellence in Salon Services.

Founder of Alara Hair Solutions.

NALDA CALLENDER Excellence in Community Building.

Founder of the National Congress of Black Women Foundation.

CULLIN DAVID Excellence in Catering.

Co-Founder of Calabash Bistro.

FONCETA “CARRIE” HENDERSON Excellence in Catering.

Founder of Carrie’s Kitchen / Taste of Jamaica.

JEFF PINDER Excellence in Marketing & Branding.

Founder of Burst! Creative Group.

GISELLE MILLER Excellence in Film Production.

Founder of Orange Rose Productions.

ANTHONY CROSS Excellence in Business.

Founder of Jamaican Mi Juicy

B KENYAN Excellence in Barbering.

Founder of Ice Kol Kutz and community builder.

The BBABC is dedicated to honoring the exceptional individuals within our community who have played a vital role in nurturing and strengthening the Black community. We celebrate the pioneers and pillars who have gone above and beyond to give back, as well as the trailblazers in business who set new standards for excellence, inspiring us all to strive for greatness.

Kula Foods Finalist: Best Woman Owned Business

Paralegal as a Service Finalist: Exceptional Professional Service Provider

Queen’s Academy of the Arts Finalist: Best Youthpreneur

Go2Girl Services Finalist: Best Woman Owned Business

Caviar Candles Finalist: Best Innovative Business

Blaze Beauty Finalist: Best Solopreneur

Jennifer Curpen Finalist: Exceptional Professional Service Provider

Vansuya Foods Corp Finalist: Best New Business

Tunti Beauty Bar Finalist: Best New Business

Bakau Consulting Finalist: Best Solopreneur

Binta Financial Finalist: Best Innovative Business

Synergy Executive & Boards Consulting Group Finalist: Best Woman Owned Business

Martha Beauty Bar Finalist: Best Youthpreneur

Tectonic Architecture Finalist: Best Innovative Business

Kate Frances Finalist: Best Solopreneur

Royals Beauty Supply Finalist: 2024 Business of the Year

STAT Solution Services Finalist: 2024 Business of the Year

Afro Hair Studio Finalist: 2024 Business of the Year

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