The Harry Jerome Award is a Canadian award given to Black Canadians, established in 1983. The award is named after

Harry Jerome Harry Winston Jerome (September 30, 1940 – December 7, 1982) was a Canadian track and field sprinter and physical education teacher. He won a bronze medal at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo and set a total of seven world records over the course o ...

and organized by the Black Business and Professional Association.

Description

The award is organized by the Black Business and Professional Association and presented at an award ceremony in Toronto. The award was launched in 1983 and is named after the Black olympian and racial equity activist

. The award is "widely considered among the most prestigious honours in Canada's black communities".

History

In 2015, Tamar Huggins was among 15 winners. At the 35th award ceremony in 2017, 18 awardees were announced, including

Andre De Grasse Andre De Grasse (born 10 November 1994) is a Canadian Sprint (running), sprinter. A seven-time Olympic medallist, De Grasse is the 2020 Olympic champion in the Athletics at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metres, 200 m, and also won the ...

. The 41st awards occurred in 2023, notable awardees included Andria Case,

Lindell Wigginton Lindell Shamar Wigginton ( ; born March 28, 1998) is a Canadian professional basketball player who last played for the Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones. ...

and Ngozi Paul.

List of winners

Academics

As of 2021, the academics award is awarded to an individual between the ages of 16 and 24.

Arts

As of 2021, the arts award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Athletics

As of 2021, the athletics award is awarded to an individual between the ages of 16 and 24.

Business

As of 2021, the business award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Community Service

As of 2021, the community service award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Culture

Decade Leader

Diversity

Entertainment

As of 2021, the entertainment award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Health Sciences

As of 2021, the health sciences award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Heritage

Humanitarian

Leadership

Legacy

Lifetime Achievement

Media

As of 2021, the media award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

President’s

Professional Excellence

As of 2021, the professional excellence award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Public Advocacy

Social Engagement or Advocacy

Technology & Innovation

Trailblazer

Volunteer

Young Entrepreneur

As of 2021, the young entrepreneur award is awarded to an individual between the ages of 18 and 35.

Youth Advocacy or Advancement

References

{{Reflist Canadian awards Black Canadian culture Awards for contributions to society Awards established in 1983 Lists of award winners Lists of black people