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DATE
September 14th, 2024
LOCATION
JW Marriott Parq
39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada
Hosted by Michael Newman
Michael Newman is a TV personality, journalist, and multimedia content creator. In his current role as Community Reporter at Global BC, Michael showcases the things bringing people together in British Columbia — from community events to non-profit initiatives. Previously, he spent many years as host of New Mexico True Television, a documentary travel show showcasing communities around New Mexico. His time there earned him a Regional Emmy.
Michael’s overall mission is to use his relatable personality and mindful presence to create transformational media, as a platform to entertain, inspire, and connect people to new ideas and perspectives. Michael brings an authenticity and genuine curiosity to his work, and through that, strives to capture people’s essence through the art of conversation.
Music by DJ EARL DA PEARL
For almost four decades, Earl da Pearl has been an icon in the city of Vancouver. Earl is a professional DJ, MC, and promoter. Earl graduated from Columbia School of Radio and TV Broadcasting, Recording Engineering Program. He has performed for thousands of events that ranges from night clubs, weddings, boat cruises, corporate events, high school dances, festivals, birthday and Christmas parties. He is currently still rocking parties across the lower mainland. Earl has helped to pioneer the development of the Black music scene in Vancouver throughout the 80s and 90s. He was later nominated.
Performance by Lordnation
A versatile Nigerian Canadian musician with a passion for blending cultures through music. His innovative renditions span genres from classical to hip-hop, bollywood, afro-beats and many more. With a background in information technology and focused studies in urban music and violin performance, Lordnation captivates audiences with his unique flair and profound musical interpretations. .
Performance by Krystle Dos Santos
Krystle Dos Santos is a 2x Western Canadian award winning singer/songwriter and performer. Her award winning self titled album was released in 2008, followed by Fame Fatale in 2011. BLOOM|BURN, her 3rd studio release, awarded her the WCMA for R&B artist of the year in 2020. From singing on stage with Stevie Wonder and Michael Buble to theatre performances on stages all around North America, Dos Santos brings her eclectic style, powerful vocal prowess and magnetic charm to every performance she delivers. Catch her sharing the story of Canadian civil rights icon Viola Desmond in her original co-creation, Hey Viola!, or with her new country/rock project Orchard Sky in venues across our beautiful country.
FINALISTS
BEST NEWBUSINESS |
Vansuya
Tunti Beauty
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR |
Afro Hair Studio
STAT Solution Services Inc
Royals Beauty Supply
BEST INNOVATIVE BUSINESS |
Tectonic Architecture
Caviar Candles
Binta Financial
BESTSOLOPRENEUR |
Bakau Consulting
Blaze Beauty
Kate & Frances
BEST WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS |
Go2Girl Services
Synergy Executive & Boards Consulting Group
Kula Foods
BEST YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR |
Queens’s Academy