The Caribbean American Middle of New York, Inc. (CACNY) proudly pronounces the celebration of the heroes of the pandemic period throughout its seventh bi-annual Function Fashions of Distinction Awards & Scholarship Profit.
The night will probably be a mix of appreciation and festivities, marked with a Caribbean Masquerade Dinner, Dance, and Awards Get together on Oct. 26, 2023, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Dyker Seaside Golf Course at 1030 86th St. in Brooklyn, NY 11228.
This starry evening will honor main medical facilities, spirited people, and neighborhood stalwarts who demonstrated unparalleled dedication throughout the tumultuous Covid-19 pandemic, emphasizing their exemplary service and dedication.
Among the many distinguished honorees are:
- Sandra Lindsay, the primary particular person to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine within the U.S. exterior a scientific trial and an advocate for international well being fairness.
- Lorena Kourousias, LMSW, a beacon for the underprivileged, has devoted her life to constructing a social motion that helps and uplifts.
- Douglas X. Alexander, a number one voice from the Lions Golf equipment Worldwide, devoted to serving the neighborhood with utmost ardour.
- Sheldon P. McLeod, CEO for NYC Well being + Hospitals/Kings County, setting benchmarks in healthcare administration.
- Larry Scott Blackmon, VP at FreshDirect that distributed 1000’s of contemporary produce daily throughout COVID-19 Pandemic and after. He’s additionally the bridge connecting New York Metropolis’s influencers, energy brokers, and neighborhood leaders.
- Camille Joseph-Goldman, striving to attach communities all through the northeast with Spectrum’s huge community.
- Devorah Halberstam, an indomitable drive towards hate crimes, serving as a voice of cause and unity.
- Daybreak Skeete, encapsulating the spirit of Jamaica in Purple Hook, Brooklyn by her restaurant, Jam’It Bistro.
- Lidia Virgil & Dr. Lyndonna Marrast, each acknowledged for his or her profound contributions to the medical neighborhood.
- Diane Adlam, a beacon of hope for the youth, offering them with alternatives and steering and is acknowledged for her relentless efforts serving her neighborhood daily throughout COVID-19.
- Alison Overseth, is a trailblazer within the after college training sector, boasting a powerful 27-year tenure within the subject because the chief government officer of the Partnership for After College Schooling (PASE)
- Kashif Hussain, at the moment serving as NYC deputy public advocate for Infrastructure and Environmental Justice on the Workplace of the NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams.
- The CACNY, since 1987, has unwaveringly labored in the direction of empowering immigrants, minorities, and different underserved communities. The proceeds from this prestigious occasion instantly gasoline its mission, making certain deserving minority college students proceed to obtain scholarships in fields as various as Drugs, Structure, Legislation, Engineering, and extra.
The occasion guarantees a mesmerizing night, a testomony to the spirit of neighborhood, resilience, and mutual respect. The group invitations people and companies to hitch on this grand celebration by buying tickets to the occasion or donations in the direction of its scholarship effort.
For extra info or to assist the CACNY’s mission, go to CACNY Awards 2023.
Press Contact: Ms. Jean Alexander, Govt Director: 917-651-4499
About CACNY: Established in 1987, the Caribbean American Middle of New York, Inc. (CACNY) is a 501 c 3, tax-exempt, non-profit dedicated to empowering immigrants, minorities, and different underserved communities. Their major mission is to supply multi-services and supply school scholarships to deserving minority college students throughout numerous disciplines.
