An Evening for Black Youth Excellence!!

The Black Youth Gala is an event to celebrate their accomplishments. Youth will have the opportunity to receive scholarships for post-secondary. In addition, Black Youth artists and fashion designers will also have the chance to showcase their work in the gallery and opening performance portion of the event.

Capturing the moments - Black Youth Excellence Gala 2026

Thank you For Your Support

Jim Archer-Shee (Top sponsor), Batool Khozema (table sponsor), Rita Kumar (table sponsor), Sarah Pickering (table sponsor), Filomena Ferraro, Carrie MacAskill, Grace Husbands, Sherry Chinapen, Brandon Nunes de Souza, Tameka Page, Julien Sterling

Thank you For Your Support Continued

Desiree Young Sam You (special donor), Jennifer Lall, Gale Lee (special donor), Deborah Kalloo, Taylor Madden, Tania Daley, Denyse Hayoun, Olumide Bolu, Suzette Jackson, Danielle Ly, Nadine Hudson, Victoria Labelle, Bebi Spencer

Thank you For Your Support Continued

Mark Salvador and Kyla Ramsarup, Sasha Nissen, Sonia Nissen, Deirdre Cappelli (table sponsor), Nicole D'Amico, Dion Page, Rick Minister, Brandon Green, Tenneil Thompson, Maureen Chin, Sharon Simpson (table sponsor), Heather Purcell

Thank you For Your Support Continued

York Region Police (table sponsor), Dr. ABC (table sponsor), OPSEU (table sponsor), Essence Hair Studio (table sponsor)

Black Youth Gala

Friday, May 29, 2026

7 pm to 11 pm

Youth - for ages 13 - 25

Adult - all ages welcome

Music Provided by DJ Love Jones

JC Banquet Convention Centre

1686 Ellesmere Rd

Scarborough, On

M1H 2V5

Tickets : $25 per Youth / $60 per Adult

Exclusive Dinner, Scholarships, Entertainment, Fashion Show, Dancing, Grab Bag included

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Scholarships

Thank you to all that applied. We have chosen the scholarship winners.

Interested in receiving a scholarship at the Gala? Check out our incredible opportunities here! FYI - the deadline is May 8 at 4 p.m.

11 Scholarships worth $500 - $5000

Showcase

Are you a youth designer, visual artist, or entertainer and want to be featured.

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Want to support and making a difference!

We are proud to partner with a variety of organizations and businesses to support our community. Our partnerships enable us to expand our reach and provide even more resources and services to those in need. We would love your supporti by way of sponsorship, scholarship, or in kind donation.

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