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Diasporia News of Friday, 13 November 2015

Source: Ghanaian News

27 Ghanaian Canadians to be honored in Toronto on Nov. 15

ORKESTRA GATIGO (All White Cultural Group) of Toronto ORKESTRA GATIGO (All White Cultural Group) of Toronto

The 15th Annual Ghanaian-Canadian Achievement Awards Dinner and Dance, will be held on Sunday November 15, 2015 at 65 Claireport Convention and Banquet Hall, (Albion/Steeles) in (Etobicoke) Toronto.at 5:30pm. The Event Dubbed “Tribute to our Achievers” was instituted by The Ghanaian News to recognize and honor individual Ghanaian-Canadians and groups who have excelled or achieved honors in their fields of endeavor.

The 27 recognition awards will be in the following areas: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, RELIGION, CULTURAL PROMOTION, COMMUNITY SERVICES, BUSINESS, GOSPEL MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT and SPORTS.

It’s expected that hundreds of enthusiastic Ghanaian community members and well-wishers from all over Canada will gather on the evening of November 15, 2015, at the said venue to recognize outstanding achievers in the community. Dignitaries who will be attending the expected mammoth gathering will include some members of the African Diplomatic Corps and representatives from the Municipal, Provincial and Federal levels, community leaders, cultural groups, church members and the general public. The Ghana High Commissioner to Canada, H.E. Dr. Sulley Gariba, will join us in Toronto at the Awards on Sundays. This year's Keynote Speaker is Dr. Davjd Firang, Asst. Professor at University of Windsor’s School of Social Work. There will be an interlude of African cultural Display by "ORKESTRA GATIGO" (All White Cultural Group) of Toronto, and Music by various groups and DJ’s

A fashion show presentation by BENI BOO STYLE STUDIO. Red Carpet Interviews and networking starting at 5:30pm

A modest fee of $50 per person is being charged at the door. Block Table purchases of 10 persons (reserved) per table for $450 is also available on request. The Media is cordially invited to attend the official presentation on Sunday November 15, 2015 at 65 Claireport Convention and Banquet Hall, (Albion/Steeles) in Etobicoke.at 5:30 pm Prompt. For further information and/or to confirm attendance: Please check www.ghanaiannews.ca or www.ghanaiancanadians.ca

Or contact: Tel: 416-844-9161 or 416-916-3700 email info@ghanaiannews.ca Source: Ghanaian News Canada