Black Excellence Awards 2025 |
Nomination Process closes January 27th
Celebrating Excellence within uOttawa Black Communities
We are proud to honour the outstanding achievements within the uOttawa Black communities through the Black Excellence Awards. These awards recognize students, faculty, staff, and alumni who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and creativity. Whether you’re nominating a peer or yourself, join us in celebrating the contributions that make our university community thrive.
We are proud to honour the outstanding achievements within the uOttawa Black communities through the Black Excellence Awards. These awards recognize students, faculty, staff, and alumni who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and creativity. Whether you’re nominating a peer or yourself, join us in celebrating the contributions that make our university community thrive.
Community Advocate Award
This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the broader community through their leadership or involvement in 2024. Their efforts may have impacted the University of Ottawa community, Ottawa-Gatineau region, or both.
Entrepreneurship Award
This award celebrates the integral role of creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship. It recognizes a founder, owner, or CEO of a private or public company who is primarily responsible for their company's recent performance.
Artist Recognition Award
This award honors an artist who, through their outstanding work, encapsulates all aspects of Black communities. From portraying beauty to addressing social issues, this artist illustrates the heart and soul of our communities through their unique lens.