2010 Tenth Annual Pillars Awards

Exceptional community leaders and Young Pillars Scholarship recipients will be highlighted this year at the Tenth Annual Pillars Awards presented by Miami-Dade County's Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) and the BAAB Heritage Planning Committee on Saturday, September 25th. Tickets are $40.00 per person which includes the brunch and a concert featuring the Caribbean Kids Steel Orchestra and Tampa-based gospel singer Toni Rackard.  The affair also features a silent auction, followed by the scholarship presentation, recognition of community/corporate partners, and finally the 2010 Community Pillars. 

This year's Community Pillars were selected for their support of programs which positively impact the community and their commitment to public service. The Honorees are:

Bill Diggs, CEO of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
Thema Campbell, Executive Director of Girl Power, Inc.
Chief Bartholomew Okora, CEO of  the Chiada Corporation 
Annette Williams, a Miami-Dade Public Schools educator.   

The 2010 Young Pillars are: 

Diamond Ragin, (Spelman College);
Renita Johnson (Miami-Lakes Educational Center);
Elcia Johnson (University of Central Florida);
Yanae Minor (Miami-Lakes Educational Center);
Adialyn Milien (University of The South-Sewanee) and
Robert Boseman (Miami-Dade College). 

"The current economic climate has been challenging, but thanks largely to the fundraising efforts of our committee members, we will be able to provide financial assistance to our Young Pillars," said Heritage Planning Committee chair and member of the Black Affairs Advisory Board, Edgar Wright.   "We recognize these young people need our support more than ever and our total effort has been geared toward helping them begin or continue their education." 

The Black Heritage Planning Committee is a committee of the Black Affairs Advisory Board.  It is comprised of volunteer Miami-Dade County employees who plan and implement activities throughout the year aimed at increasing visibility and recognition for the contributions of members and descendents of the African Diaspora. The Annual Pillars Awards recognizes individuals who often work behind the scenes and often without seeking recognition.  The Young Pillars are selected based on their academic achievement, educational goals and community service.

This year's sponsors include media sponsor, Comcast;  Macy's Department Store's downtown branch;  McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc.; Urban Strategies, Inc.; the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida; Lighthouse Garden Center; Rozalyn H. Paschal M. D. P.A. & Associates  and ICMA Retirement Corporation.

For further details on the Black Affairs Advisory Board or the Annual Pillars Awards, call (305) 375-4606 or visit our website at www.miamidade.gov/baab.

Saturday September 25, 2010
11:30 a.m.

Biscayne Bay Marriott Hotel
1633 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33139

 

 

 

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