The North Wales Africa Society, based at Bangor African and Caribbean Centre, gave special recognition awards to individuals as part of their Black History Month celebrations.

 

In partnership with Cyngor Gwynedd, Learning Links International, Africanation, and the Bangor Afro Caribbean Society (ACS Bangor), NWAS commemorated Black History Month with events at the City of Bangor Council Chamber.

The celebration of North Wales’ black heritage included the awards ceremony, a performance by a live band, and African cuisine.

Awards were presented by the vice Chair of Cyngor Gwynedd Cllr. Elwyn Jones to individuals in recognition of their service.

The North Wales Africa Society (NWAS) award categories, nominees & winners were as follows:

 COVID Response Volunteer Award

  1. Dr Victor Ebuele (Winner)
  2. Mr Samuel Njoku
  3. Ms Esther Sankey Njeri
  4. Mrs Juliet Mahlanze
  5. Ms Nenie Anetekha

 Outstanding Leadership Award

 In recognition exemplary leadership quality and resilience in championing the common good of the Afro Caribbean Society in North Wales.

 Dr Salamatu Fada (Winner)

 Industry & Entrepreneurship Award 

 In recognition of contributions to the development of small businesses & offering opportunities to our community & Bangor at large.

  1.  Mrs Margaret Ogunbanwo (Winner)
  2. Dr Bale Modibo
  3. Ms Esther Sankey Njeri
  4. Mr Omolemo Thamae

Innovation and Support to families award

  1.  Dr Carmen Gasca (Winner)
  2. Sue Chingombe-Jones
  3. Grace Oni

 Science and Innovation award

 Dr Victor Ebuele (Winner)

 Arts (Visual/ Music/Performance)

 Individuals who through their work, skills & art have portrayed the culture and traditions of the black community.

  1.  Jean Samuel Mfykela (Winner)
  2. Khadejah Kanu
  3. Adebanke Osunsade
  4. Colin Daimon

 Outstanding Academic Achievement (Youth)

 In recognition of academic excellence in the past year.

  1.  Munachimso Nneji (Regional Price Shell Bright ideas contest, Cont Ax 2020/21 6A*,8A, 1B)
  2. Jamin Fada (A Level result : Maths A*, Biol A*, Phys A)

 (Both Winners)

 Sports Award (Youth)

  1.  Jaleel Fada (Winner)
  2. Mabon Stammers (Winner)

 Leadership Award (Youth)

  1.  Kupakwashe Nyabote (Winner)
  2. Ms Jocelyn Okonkwo (Winner)

 Community Integration and Support

  1.  Medwen Edwards
  2. Larmin Touray (Winner)
  3. Ize Adava (Winner)
  4. Samuel Njoku
  5. Dr Salamatu Fada

 Good Citizens Award

 Dr Ernest Ahiaku (Winner)

Dr Liz Millman (Winner)

Mr Theodre Ogbu (Winner)

Dr Bale Modibu (Winner)

Dr Ama Eyo (Winner)

Special Recognition Award

 North Wales Africa Society (Winner)

Cllr Owen Hurcum (Winner)

Siân Gwenllian MS (Winner)

North Wales Police (Winner)