The UWI Toronto Benefit Awards has been a fixture in Toronto for 15 years. It is held annually to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations while supporting aspiring students in dire financial need. Patrons of the UWI Gala include Dr. Donette Chin-Loy Chang, Mr. Andrew Chang, Ms. Brigette Chang, Mr. Kevin Hibbert and his wife Ann-Marie Hibbert who passionately support the UWI Awards and its Student Scholarship Fund. Scotiabank continues its support as the Lead Sponsor for the 15th consecutive year. The event receives tremendous support from the corporate sector, reflecting the commitment of businesses to education and social responsibility.
Over the years, the UWI Toronto Benefit Awards has awarded 700 scholarships to aspiring students. These scholarships provide a lifeline to education for those facing financial hardships.
The gala recognizes and honors extraordinary contributions by individuals and organizations. It celebrates their impact on education, community development, and country development.
The 15th Annual UWI Toronto Benefit Awards is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Ritz Carlton. The theme for the 2024 event is “Lighting the Way Together”, emphasizing how collective donations, financial support, and inspiration serve as a lifeline for students eager to fulfill their educational dreams.
LIGHTING THE WAY TOGETHER
It is with great pleasure that we announce the 15th Annual UWI Toronto Benefit Awards which will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Ritz Carlton, with Scotiabank as Lead Sponsor for the 15 th consecutive year. Joining us as Patrons are Dr. Donette Chin-Loy Chang, Mr. Andrew Chang and Ms. Brigette Chang. We are also extremely honoured and excited to welcome to the UWI family Mr. Kevin Hibbert and his wife Ann-Marie Hibbert as Patrons and passionate supporters of the UWI Awards and its Student Scholarship Fund.
The UWI Toronto Benefit Awards is a fixture on the Toronto social calendar receiving tremendous support from the corporate sector. Together we have awarded 700 scholarships to aspiring students in dire financial need and honoured extraordinary individuals and organizations. Under the theme: Lighting the Way Together, the 2024 event will demonstrate how together, your donations, financial support and inspiration provide a lifeline/’lightline’ to students eager to fulfil their educational dreams. To quote Nelson Mandela, “As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.”
The 15 th Annual UWI Toronto Benefit Awards promises to be another spectacular occasion and we look forward to seeing you in the beautiful City of Toronto to celebrate once again the very best of the Caribbean.
Best Regards,
Hilary Beckles
Vice Chancellor
The 2024 UWI Gala Honorees each have a unique story worthy of celebrating.
The Honourable Mr. Justice Hugh L. Fraser
For additional information on The UWI Gala, please visit their website.