Afro Caribbean Youth Awards | Municipality of Kincardine

The annual Afro Caribbean Youth Awards is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of Afro Caribbean Youth residing in Bruce and Grey Counties.

The aim of the awards ceremony is to honour and showcase the talents, accomplishments, and contributions of young individuals from the Afro Caribbean community.

Award Ceremony

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Davidson Centre, 601 Durham Street, Kincardine\

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating Afro Caribbean youth from across Bruce and Grey Counties. This free event is open to all and includes a buffet-style dinner featuring food from DeDe’s African Kitchen and Kin’s Social, inspiring keynote speakers, and an evening celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of the next generation of community leaders.

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Afro Caribbean Youth Awards - 2026 Keynote Speakers

Meet Maya and Megan - the co-founders of The Why Not Agency! Why Not is a service-based marketing agency that provides clients with social media marketing, event services and much more. With an emphasis on diverse storytelling and equity in Canada, The Why Not Agency strives to work alongside organizations and individuals rooted in uplifting racialized groups and empowering women overall.

Nominations

Tell us about a youth that you know who demonstrate the following characteristics:

Creativity
Leadership
Cultural Dignity
Academic Excellence
Community Involvement
Advocacy for Social Justice
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Inspires and empower others
Athleticism
Champion of change and opportunity for all
Music/Art/Drama/Dance

Nominations are for the 2026 Afro Caribbean Youth awards are now closed.

Community Partners

We would like to acknowledge the generous support of Bruce Power and thank them for making this event possible.