Harmony Award Banquet
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| Network: | Global |
| Date: | Thursday, October 29, 2009 |
| Time: | 7:15pm - 10:15pm |
| Location: | Toronto, ON |
Description
Prestigious Awards Banquet pays homage to MTV icons and celebrates diversity amongst education and media.
Diversity Education Leader Harmony Movement honors social justice activists Sol Guy and Josh Thome of MTV Series “4Real”, at annual awards banquet October 29th, 2009.
Toronto, October 29, 2009: The annual Harmony Awards Banquet, which recognizes leaders in the areas of diversity, activism and education, will take place on October 29th 2009 at Arcadian Court, in Toronto Ontario. The event, which provides scholarships to ten exceptional students across Canada, honors an outstanding educator and will present a special award to the MTV series “4Real” co-founders Sol Guy and Josh Thome. The banquet is the organization’s main fundraising initiative and has presented the coveted Harmony Award to past honorees such as Roméo Dallaire and Steven Lewis.
This prestigious event attracts over 400 attendees every year including government officials, as well as community partners and leaders within Toronto’s education system. “We wanted to recognize and celebrate students, educators and activists that were making an impact in their immediate communities and around the world”, says Executive Director Cheuk Kwan. “The Harmony Award gives us that opportunity, at the same time providing a platform for meaningful exchanges amongst all those who are committed to diversity in education”.
This year’s event will be hosted by a surprise celebrity host and includes performances by Juno-nominated singer Zaki Ibrahim and international artist Waleed Kush. Silent Art Auction and Dinner is included. Tax receipts will be provided.
Press passes are available upon request
Diversity Education Leader Harmony Movement honors social justice activists Sol Guy and Josh Thome of MTV Series “4Real”, at annual awards banquet October 29th, 2009.
Toronto, October 29, 2009: The annual Harmony Awards Banquet, which recognizes leaders in the areas of diversity, activism and education, will take place on October 29th 2009 at Arcadian Court, in Toronto Ontario. The event, which provides scholarships to ten exceptional students across Canada, honors an outstanding educator and will present a special award to the MTV series “4Real” co-founders Sol Guy and Josh Thome. The banquet is the organization’s main fundraising initiative and has presented the coveted Harmony Award to past honorees such as Roméo Dallaire and Steven Lewis.
This prestigious event attracts over 400 attendees every year including government officials, as well as community partners and leaders within Toronto’s education system. “We wanted to recognize and celebrate students, educators and activists that were making an impact in their immediate communities and around the world”, says Executive Director Cheuk Kwan. “The Harmony Award gives us that opportunity, at the same time providing a platform for meaningful exchanges amongst all those who are committed to diversity in education”.
This year’s event will be hosted by a surprise celebrity host and includes performances by Juno-nominated singer Zaki Ibrahim and international artist Waleed Kush. Silent Art Auction and Dinner is included. Tax receipts will be provided.
Press passes are available upon request
