Date

23rd May, 2025

Time

5:00 PM

Location

CIBC Square, 81 Bay St. Toronto ON M5J 1E6

Dress Code

Business Formal

Get ready to vote and help us celebrate those making a difference in healthcare!

Your voice matters—community voting helps spotlight the impact of each nominee and brings attention to those shaping the future of health and wellness.

How to Vote: Select your preferred nominee in each category and click “Vote” to submit.

Entrepreneur Excellence Award

Honours a Black healthcare entrepreneur who has successfully built a healthcare business or practice. This individual leads by example, inspiring others to pursue entrepreneurship while contributing to economic empowerment and innovation.
Live Entrepreneur Excellence Award
Share  
  • Jonathan Gbedemah
  • Annmarie Etuk-campbell
  • Angelique Benois
  • Nneka Ezurike

Share on Social Media

    Please Enable social media sharing platforms eg facebook, twitter from epoll settings

Healthcare Humanitarian Award

Honours a Black individual committed to improving the well-being of the Black community through healthcare support, advocacy, or community-driven initiatives. This award recognizes efforts to address health disparities, promote mental and physical healing, and provide access to care, while emphasizing cultural competence, and empowerment for underserved populations.
Live Healthcare Humanitarian Award
Share  
  • Dr. Danielle Brown-Shreves
  • Marty Lampkin
  • Dawn Barker
  • Georgia Fullerton

Share on Social Media

    Please Enable social media sharing platforms eg facebook, twitter from epoll settings

Impact in Healthcare Award

Honours a Black individual who has made an outstanding impact in the Black community through their work in healthcare. The recipient has demonstrated exceptional service, dedication, and leadership, making a lasting difference in the Black community.
End Impact in Healthcare Award
Share  
  • Shelly Philip LaForest
    You Already Participated!
  • Joan Samuels-Dennis
    You Already Participated!
  • Trudy McFarlane
    You Already Participated!
  • Dr. Mariama Amadou
    You Already Participated!

Share on Social Media

    Please Enable social media sharing platforms eg facebook, twitter from epoll settings

Emerging Leader in Health Award

Honours a Black individual that demonstrates rapid growth and excellence in their healthcare career.This individual demonstrates leadership potential, actively engages in health organizations, and has made a meaningful impact early in their career.
End Emerging Leader in Health Award
Share  
  • Kamika Sylvester
    You Already Participated!
  • Dwight Barrett
    You Already Participated!
  • Chika Oriuwa
    You Already Participated!

Share on Social Media

    Please Enable social media sharing platforms eg facebook, twitter from epoll settings

Innovator in health Tech Award

Honours an individual that has introduced innovative tech healthcare solutions aimed at addressing the unique needs of the community. It recognizes advancements in medical research and healthcare technology that enhances access to care, improve outcomes, or reduce health disparities.
End Innovator in Health Tech Award
Share  
  • Yvonne Osagie
    You Already Participated!
  • Janelle Efejedia Chioma
    You Already Participated!
  • Dr. Ibukun Abejirinde
    You Already Participated!

Share on Social Media

    Please Enable social media sharing platforms eg facebook, twitter from epoll settings

Featured Panelist

Get ready for an insightful and engaging conversation at the intersection of health and technology—delivered by industry-leading experts who are shaping the future of ethical AI and driving impact in Black communities.

FAQs

Getting There

For detailed instructions on how to access CIBC Square, please visit: https://cibcsquare.com/getting-here/

Parking is: Daytime $34.00 Evening $12.00
  • Guests will receive an email with a QR code a few days prior to the event from: [email protected].
  • Upon arrival, guests are to scan the QR code to gain elevator access to the 6th floor.
  • A CIBC registration desk with CIBC volunteers will be set up in front of the elevator bank should guests need assistance with their QR code.
  • Additional QR codes will be available if a registered guest cannot locate their email.

 

Note: Anyone not on the registration list will not gain entry to the event.

Sponsor Recognition

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for their generous support and partnership. Your commitment makes it possible for us to celebrate, elevate, and empower Black healthcare professionals across Canada. This event would not be possible without your dedication.

Community voting is an important part of our selection process and helps us recognize the impact and reach of each nominee. However, please note that the final decision will be based on a combination of community votes and an internal grading and evaluation process conducted by our selection committee.

Receiving the highest number of community votes does not guarantee that a nominee will be selected as the final winner. All nominees will be assessed based on a set of criteria to ensure a fair and comprehensive review.