This year's Rev. John C Holland Awards Ceremony included wins by two Hamilton musicians. Blues singer Jovaune "Big Joe" Rhodes received an Award of Merit for his advocacy work in the community. Multi-genre performer, Michael St. George earned the Jackie Washington Award for Arts.
Links: Big Joe Rhodes, More Big Joe Rhodes Stories, More Muddy Waters Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of BOYDWILSONFILMS
Links: Michael St. George, Videos above courtesy of Michael St. George Dub Artist
Links: Big Joe Rhodes, More Big Joe Rhodes Stories, More Muddy Waters Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of BOYDWILSONFILMS
Links: Michael St. George, Videos above courtesy of Michael St. George Dub Artist
The event was held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Liuna Station and is a wonderful part of the city's Black History Month celebrations.
CONGRATS GUYS!
Here's a full list of winners:
- Jackie Washington Award for Arts – Michael St. George (Musician)
- Award of Merit – Jovaune "Big Joe" Rhodes (Musician, Advocate)
- Nelson Mandela Award – Gachi Issa (McMaster Womanists)
- Community Service Award – Maurice Brown Jr. (Les Chater Family YMCA)
- Lincoln Alexander Award – Sheilah Mwaura (Volunteer)
- Raymond G. Lewis Award – Michael Ssemanda (Volunteer)
- Ally Award – Bob Morrow (former Mayor of Hamilton)
- Youth Award – Hailey Summers (Athlete)
- Audre Lorde Scholarship Award – Natasha Martin (Social Service Worker student)
- Youth Achievement Award – Isaiah Williams (Student, Volunteer)
- Inspiration Award – David Parkes (Student, Volunteer)
- Evelyn Myrie Political Action Award – Sarah Jama (National Educational Association of Disabled Students, Advocate)
Click here for the CBC story
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Links: John C Holland Awards, More John C Holland Award Stories
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