The founders of Awate Award believe the importance of encouraging young people to emulate Awate indomitable character as they follow their individual dreams and exceed expectations.
Awate Award will support and encourage the young generation by recognizing excellent achievements through awards. Awards will be given to those who excel in Academics, Sports, Community Service, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Technology and Science, Business and Entrepreneurship. Education Grants will be presented to outstanding students pursuing post-secondary education.
It is our hope and belief that all Canadians of Eritrean origin and friends of Eritrea will support this initiative by contributing their constructive ideas, time and financial resources.
Awate Award will be presented annually to persons of Eritrean origin in Canada, friends of Eritrea and prominent Eritrean who have attained the highest achievement level in education, professional and business fields of human endeavor as well as exceptional contribution to society. Those who will receive Awate award will be screened by the Selection Committee made up of experienced persons representing a cross section of the Eritrean Community in Canada. The Selection Committee will have its own selection criteria to screen those candidates nominated by members of the community.
At the time of this writing Awate Award Inc. is in the process of organizing the following standing and ad-hoc committees – Public Relations, Fund Raising, Events, Selection committees. Your support by volunteering your time and resources to participate in these committees is highly appreciated. We count on your support.
Thank you for your continued support.
The Board of Directors