Over three dozen distinguished honorees have been feted Wednesday evening as Caribbean Life hosted its annual Caribbean Affect Awards.
Forty-one honorees strutted their stuff on the purple carpet earlier than lots of of effervescent patrons pulsating Caribbean music earlier than receiving their prestigious award at Terrace on the Park in Queens, NY.
The annual Affect Awards acknowledge the achievements and contributions of excellent people born within the Caribbean or Caribbean background who’ve made probably the most influence of their respective profession fields, starting from healthcare to the humanities to advocacy to entrepreneurship.
TD Financial institution was the Company sponsor for the gala. Financial institution. A roster of esteemed sponsors contributed to the success of the night, together with NYC Well being + Hospitals/Neighborhood Care, Phipps Homes, J. Foster Phillips Funeral House Inc, Caribbean Authorized Options, NYC Well being + Hospitals/Woodhull Medical, NYC Well being + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Well being, Deloitte, MetroplusHealth Plan, Ladies Creating Change, Emigrant Financial institution, and Ms. Jessie’s.
Caribbean Life mentioned, “The celebrated honorees are dedicated to creating and framing the trail for incoming immigrants and provoking generations to return.”
“We’re happy to acknowledge the various extraordinary achievements of the Caribbean Individuals we’re honoring tonight, who proceed to considerably influence life in the US, significantly New York,” mentioned Victoria Schneps-Yunis, CEO and writer of Schneps Media, Caribbean Life’s dad or mum firm.
“These hard-working and devoted people have been so profitable as a result of they’ve a ardour for what they do,” she added. “They’ve positioned themselves as main gamers, who’ve positively influenced our metropolis daily. It’s my privilege to honor them tonight.”
Amanda Tarley, director of Fairness, Range, and Inclusion Occasions and Packages at Schneps Media, coordinated the occasion. She mentioned it was “an honor to share a room with everybody right here tonight.
“Caribbean Life has been a staple and an area supply for information, politics, leisure, and extra for Caribbean Individuals in New York Metropolis for over three a long time,” she mentioned. “Yearly, we stay up for bringing this occasion to you.”
Tarley congratulated the 2024 honorees, thanking them for his or her “countless efforts” and asking patrons to applaud present and previous honorees. “It’s thrilling to see many acquainted faces and the extent of help now we have for each other within the room tonight,” she mentioned.
Opal Sinclair Chung, Chief Nursing Officer at NYC Well being + Hospitals/King County, led the roster of honorees and acquired the celebrated Lifetime Achievement Award.
Standing earlier than the gathered viewers, her eyes glistening with emotion, Mrs. Chung accepted the award with gratitude. She devoted the respect to her beloved household and devoted crew. Their unwavering help, she professed, had been the cornerstone of her journey, guiding her via each triumph and problem.
With over 4 a long time of steadfast dedication to nursing care, Chung has been a beacon of compassion and professionalism in healthcare. Her tireless efforts have elevated the usual of nursing care and impressed numerous people to pursue careers in healthcare.
Andre White, CEO of Phipps Neighborhoods, was acknowledged with the Youth Advocate and Growth Award for his practically twenty years of devoted public service. As a nationally acknowledged chief, White has advocated for empowering and creating youth from underserved communities. His visionary management has remodeled numerous lives and paved the best way for a brighter future for generations to return. “Our work is essential now greater than ever, and it’s important that we make sure that households don’t have to decide on between placing meals on the desk and paying their lease,” he famous.
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and actor Dr. Dawnn Lewis was honored with the Philanthropy Award for her distinctive contributions to philanthropic endeavors. Because the founding father of A New Day Basis, Lewis has demonstrated a deep dedication to supporting communities in want via varied charitable initiatives. Her philanthropic efforts have had a profound and lasting influence on numerous people, offering hope and alternatives for a greater tomorrow. “You see me, however behind me, I’ve a lot household help, and plenty of sacrifices have been made to assist me get up to now.”
The 2024 honorees have been
Roger G. Arrieux Jr., Deloitte’s East Area Market Chief and New York Managing Accomplice;
Rose Astrid Benjamin, MSN RN – Kingsboro Psychiatric Heart – Workplace Of Psychological Well being – Chief Nursing Officer;
Joanna Bosquet – MetroPlus Well being – Gross sales Supervisor,
Orlando Charles – Urbane (Flatbush Central Market) – Basic Supervisor The Mangrove Kitchen, Humphrey Crookendale – Metropolitan School of New York – Vice President for Tutorial Affairs.
Tania Desgrottes – NYC Well being + Hospitals/Woodhull Medical – Affiliate Government Director, Ambulatory Care Companies,
Atiba T. Edwards – Brooklyn Kids’s Museum – President & CEO,
James Foster Phillips, IV – J Foster Phillips Funeral House Inc,
Amanda C. Gayle, Esq. – Self Made Regulation, PLLC – Proprietor & Managing Legal professional
Wilhelmine Herard James – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Included & NYC Public Colleges – New York State Director/Senior Director Management Coaches and Skilled Studying
Dr. Francine Hippolyte – Northwell Well being; Lengthy Island Jewish Katz Ladies’s Hospital – Vice Chair
Lamar Hughes – United Federation Of Academics – Chapter Chief, Delegate, and Advocate
Bridgette Ingraham-Roberts – NYC Well being + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Well being – Director of Strategic Initiatives and Public Affairs,
Yvette Janniere – Rigor Administration LLC – President & CEO,
Pearl John – Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and Rehabilitation Heart Auxiliary – President,
Nicole Jordan-Martin – NYC Well being + Hospitals/Neighborhood Care – Government Director and CEO,
Renee Kendall – Caribbean Authorized Options – Founder,
Sonia Lawrence – New York State Nurses Affiliation – Director at Massive,
Christine Lewis – Home Staff United – Secretary/Cultural Outreach Coordinator,
Dawnn Lewis – A New Day Basis – Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actor & philanthropist,
Dr. Sophia Lubin – Symphony Medical – College Doctor, Hazel-Ann F. Mayers, Esq. – Turnitin, LLC – Basic Counsel and Company Secretary
Main Tracee Yvette Millard Esq., J.D., LL.M – Nationwide Affiliation of Black Army Ladies – United States Military Choose Advocate (JAG)
Natasha Pierre McCarthy – Nationwide Vitiligo Bond Inc., Basis – Founder and Government Director,
Magna McQuilkin – NYC Well being + Hospitals | Kings County – Assistant Director of Nursing
Dr. Anthony E. Munroe – Borough of Manhattan Neighborhood School / CUNY – President
Daniella Piper – New York Energy Authority – EVP & Chief Innovation Officer,
Sean Ramdhanie – Institute For Neighborhood Residing – Vice President of Transitional Companies,
Yvette E. Rennie – J’Ouvert Metropolis Worldwide, Inc – President,
Sharon Sewell-Fairman – Ladies Creating Change – President & CEO
Opal Sinclair-Chung, RN – NYC Well being + Hospitals/Kings County – Chief Nursing Officer,
Ramdat Singh – Caribbean Equality Venture & Bronx Democratic Get together – Board Member & District Chief,
Nicole Good – Partnership Options – Director of Range, Fairness, Inclusion & Belonging,
Lynn St. Hilaire, RN, ANP – Metroplus Well being – Vice President of Medical Companies at MetroPlusHealth,
Raul Angelo Van Rossum – Neighborhood Housing Companies & Residents Worldwide Realty, LLC – Actual Property Dealer
Jennifer Viechweg-Horsford – Leaders Participating in All-Spherical Growth (LEAD’INT) & Cycles of Resilience Canarsie Road Crew – Founder
Andre White – Phipps Neighborhoods – Government Director and CEO,
Anaka Earle – Phipps Homes – Director of Leases,
Cynthia Strother – Phipps Neighborhoods – Senior Director of Neighborhood Training and Colleges,
Jennifer Wainwright – Phipps Homes – Director of Communications,
Natalia Veras – Phipps Neighborhoods -Advertising and Communications Supervisor.
Caribbean Life senior author Dr. Nelson A. King, who started writing for the paper shortly after its formation nearly 33 years in the past, was the emcee.
Trinidadian Angela Cooper sang the U.S. Nationwide Anthem to huge acclaim.
Wulkout Soca Health carried out an brisk dance piece.
Caribbean Life raises funds for an area not-for-profit group via the annual Affect Awards gala. This yr, the paper raised funds for the Society for the Development of the Tobago Empowerment and Alliance Mission. A hundred percent of the raffle proceeds from Wednesday evening will likely be donated to TEAM.
