Prestigious Awards Banquet pays homage to MTV icons and celebrates diversity amongst education and media.
Diversity Education Leader Harmony Movement honors social justice activists Sol Guy and Josh Thome of MTV Series “4Real”, at annual awards banquet October 29th, 2009.
Toronto, October 29, 2009: The annual Harmony Awards Banquet, which recognizes leaders in the areas of diversity, activism and education, will take place on October 29th 2009 at Arcadian Court, in Toronto Ontario. The event, which provides scholarships to ten exceptional students across Canada, honors an outstanding educator and will present a special award to the MTV series “4Real” co-founders Sol Guy and Josh Thome. The banquet is the organization’s main fundraising initiative and has presented the coveted Harmony Award to past honorees such as Roméo Dallaire and Steven Lewis.
This prestigious event attracts over 400 attendees every year including government officials, as well as community partners and leaders within Toronto’s education system. “We wanted to recognize and celebrate students, educators and activists that were making an impact in their immediate communities and around the world”, says Executive Director Cheuk Kwan. “The Harmony Award gives us that opportunity, at the same time providing a platform for meaningful exchanges amongst all those who are committed to diversity in education”.
This year’s event will be hosted by a surprise celebrity host and includes performances by Juno-nominated singer Zaki Ibrahim and international artist Waleed Kush. Silent Art Auction and Dinner is included. Tax receipts will be provided.
Press passes are available upon request
For more information about the Harmony Awards Banquet or to purchase tickets, visit: www.harmony.ca
WHAT: Harmony Movement Awards Banquet
WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2009: 6pm Reception, 7pm Ceremonies Commence
WHERE: Arcadian Court, Simpson Tower, 401 Bay Street, Toronto ON
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Harmony Movement facilitates diversity and equity education programs in schools and communities across the GTA and southern Ontario, that promote inclusion by educating and empowering youth. Harmony Movement delivers more than 100 diversity initiatives and works with thousands of young people every year.
Based in Vancouver, 4REAL uses the power of the media to inspire young people both in Canada and around the world to take action for positive social change. 4REAL has become a global force with Canadian roots. The TV series now airs in 166 countries and 34 languages. In 2008, Sol and Josh became the first Canadians to receive the National Geographic Emerging Explorers Award for their work.
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Munira Ravji, Press Coordinator
647.403.7042 or at press@bene-fete.com
