Celebrating excellence and recognizing the extraordinary achievements of Black professionalsand leaders in Calgary
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The Fifth Annual Calgary Black Achievement Awards
Calgary Black Chambers is proud to announce that the 5th annual Calgary Black Achievement Awards (CBAAs) will be held on June 6th, 2025 at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Black people have been in the Calgary area for many years and have made significant contributions to the growth and vibrancy of this great city. The CBAAs spotlight and celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black professionals, entrepreneurs and youth in and around Calgary.
Award winners will be chosen based on their personal and professional accomplishments, community involvement, exemplary leadership abilities, and advancement of Black narratives in and around Calgary. Calgary Black Chambers relies on the public to nominate outstanding leaders.
Nominations are for Black Individuals in the Greater Calgary Area.
Honorees
The 2025 Award Recipients
Ten Categories. Ten Stories of Excellence
Dennis Lee Banks Sr.
- Energy
Prof. Michael Uzoka
- Education
Bukky Wonda
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation
Akpeko Gasonoo
- STEM
Jason Sealy
- Athletics
- Sports
Kenny Okunola
- Professional Services
David Akingbade
- Youth Achievement
Dee Adekugbe
- Community Service
Ejiro Onobrakpor
- Arts
- Entertainment
- Media
Dr. Ako Ufodike
- Lifetime Achievement
Archives
Previous Award Ceremonies
Years of recognition and celebrations
Arts, Media and Entertainment
An individual who uses expression or application of human creative skill and imagination to enrich our community
- 2024: Winner: Kay L.
- 2023: Winner: Simone Elizabeth Saunders
- 2022: Winner: Anthony “Junior” Russel
- 2021: Winner: Cheryl Foggo
Business and Entrepreneurship
An individual in a leadership position in business or who created a successful new business
- 2022 Winner: Elise Konadu Ahenkorah
- 2021 Winner: Selam Gutema and Anwar Sultan – Yegna Ethiopian restaurant
Community Service
An individual who provides service and time to improve our community
- 2024: Winner: Everline Akinyi Aboka
- 2023: Winner: Gar Gar
- 2022: Winner: Cynthia Okafor
- 2021: Winners: Jean Claude Munyezamu & Adanech Sahilie
Education
An individual in education making a positive impact in the lives of our students and youth in Calgary
- 2024 Winner: Dr. Patrina Duhaney
- 2023 Winner: Jacqueline Musabende
- 2022 Winner: Dr. Leslie Robertson
- 2021 Winner: Randy Quansah
Energy
The award recognizes a Black energy professional making a difference in the energy sector and Black community.
- 2024 Winner: Lauretta Pearse
- 2023 Winner: Heather Campbell
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
This award recognizes a Black entrepreneur or innovators moving the needle in terms of Black leadership in the community.
- 2024 Winner: Adedoyin Omotara
- 2023 Winner: Gladys Afolayan
Professional Excellence
This award recognizes a Black professional making a significant impact and advancing excellence within their field.
- 2024 Winner: Nadine Niba
- 2023 Winner: Samuel Adeyemi
Law
An individual working in the Legal field who make an impact in the community
- 2022 Winner: Melissa Burkett
- 2021 Winner: Kene Ilochonwu
Medicine
An individual working in the Legal field who make an impact in the community
- 2022 Winner: Dr. Kannin Osei-Tutu
- 2021 Winner: Dr. Morris Scantlebury & Dr. Wauldron Afflick
STEM
An individual working in the Legal field who make an impact in the community
- 2024 Winner: Temi Okesanya
- 2023 Winner: Dr. Charles Odame Ankrah
- 2022 Winner: Dr. Jennifer Adams
- 2021 Winner: Dr. Nicole Johnson
Sports & Athletics
An individual working in the Legal field who make an impact in the community
- 2024 Winner: Lance Milton
- 2023 Winner: Ezeoha Santiago
- 2022 Winner: Jabari Arthur
- 2021 Winners: Eddie Richardson & Hakeem Dawodu
Youth Achievement
An individual working in the Legal field who make an impact in the community
- 2024 Winner: Douye Igoniderigha
- 2023 Winner: Sinit Abraha
- 2022 Winner: Shenneile Henry
- 2021 Winners: Semhar Abraha & Deborah Mebude
Lifetime Achievement
An individual working in the Legal field who make an impact in the community
- 2024 Winner: Yinka Oladele
- 2023 Winner: Dr. Malinda Smith
- 2022 Winner: Wakefield Brewster
- 2021 Winners: Mary Tidlund.
Archives
Previous Award Ceremonies
Years of recognition and celebrations
June 2023
Calgary
