The 2010 edition of the prestigious Planet
Africa Awards program is set to showcase
leadership and excellence at the Roy Thomson
Hall on Saturday, October 23rd. The
evening will begin with a VIP Dinner
followed by the exciting Awards
Presentation.
Aimed at identifying role models especially
for youth, it recognizes individual and
organizational performance at the national
and international levels. Among other
elements, the event features world class
entertainment. The mission of the awards
program is to identify and recognize
deserving individuals, organizations,
businesses and agencies that make a profound
difference in society and the lives of
people of African heritage.
Since 2004, this has been achieved by
honouring and celebrating their
accomplishments at an annual awards ceremony
in Toronto, Canada. The Planet Awards are
presented in categories which include:
Leadership, Professional Excellence, Science
and Technology, Community Development,
Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award, Media and
Entertainment, African Renaissance, Rising
Star, Enterprise, Sports Heritage, Academic
Achievement, Marcus Garvey Memorial Award,
Volunteer and Lifetime Achievement.
Over the last few years, the Planet Africa
Awards program has been proudly sponsored by
Bank of Montreal (BMO), Toronto Institute of
Pharmaceutical Technology, Royal Bank of
Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, Western
Union, Zavic Reality, Sterling Dental Group,
Ontario Black History Society, the Chief
Emmanuel Mbulu Foundation and Silvertrust
Communications.
The Planet Africa Awards are presented by
and will be broadcasted by the Planet Africa
Network. Planet Africa Magazine will provide
coverage of the 2010 Planet Africa Awards.
While the Planet Africa Awards Show
celebrates the accomplishments of the
recipients, it also gives back to the
community. Last year, Charitable Donations
were made to Camp Jumoke a non profit camp
for children with sickle cell anemia. This
year, the focus will be on the victims of
Haiti who were devastated by an earthquake.
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