University of the West Indies raises an impressive $460,000 for scholarship funds
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Tonight, the 16th Annual University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Awards went down at the swanky Ritz-Carlton Hotel! This insane event raked in more than $460,000 for scholarships, helping Caribbean students reach for the stars in their pursuit of higher education. And, speaking of stars, the place was jam-packed with A-listers and VIPs!
This year's theme was "Bridging the Gap," encapsulating the gala's mission. The affair was masterfully hosted by none other than Dwight Drummond of CBC News, and attended by nearly 500 guests. Dignitaries in attendance included the Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont, our very own Kevin and Ann-Marie Hibbert, Dr. Donette Chin-Loy Chang, the inimitable Kardinal Offishall (who took home the Luminary Award), University of Toronto's Chancellor Wesley Hall, Olympic athlete Donovan Bailey, and Cameron Bailey, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Now, let's take a moment to talk about a few standout individuals and organizations who helped make this night a night to remember. The Hibberts and Dr. Chin-Loy Chang, our esteemed co-patrons, never fail to lend their support to events like these. And we've got to give a big shout-out to Scotiabank, our lead sponsor, who has backed this event for a whopping 16 years running!
As for the entertainment, we had Tessanne Chin (winner of The Voice Season 5) gracing the stage, along with Thunder Dome Sounds, Belinda Brady, and Jesse Ryan. And let's not forget the ovation-worthy testimonials from Christina Williams and Lianne Williams, two scholarship recipients who shared their heartwarming experiences with UWI's support academically.
The 16th Annual UWI Toronto Benefit Awards was truly a smashing success, and we can't wait to see what next year brings! If you missed out this year, make sure to mark your calendars for the 17th edition – you won't want to miss it! 🚀😎👍🔥 #UWITorontoBenefitAwards #Scholarships #CaribbeanCommunity #HigherEducation #success Stories #UWI #DwightDrummond #TessanneChin #Scotiabank #ScholarshipRecipients #TIFF #CameronBailey
- The 16th Annual University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Awards, held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, raised more than $460,000 for scholarships, aiming to help Caribbean students with their pursuit of higher education, especially in the city of Toronto.
- This year's event, themed "Bridging the Gap," was attended by Dignitaries such as Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont, Kevin and Ann-Marie Hibbert, and Kardinal Offishall, along with other VIPs. It also featured in the realm of education and self-development, offering opportunities for learning through testimonials from scholarship recipients and live performances from artists like Tessanne Chin.
