{"id":540191,"date":"2026-03-16T13:42:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/540191\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:42:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:42:57","slug":"know-an-outstanding-individual-nominations-are-open-for-mississaugas-fourth-annual-black-excellence-awards-city-of-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/540191\/","title":{"rendered":"Know an outstanding individual? Nominations are open for Mississauga\u2019s fourth annual Black Excellence Awards \u2013 City of Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Black Excellence Awards are taking place at City Hall next month. <\/p>\n

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Starting today until February 13, nominations for Mississauga\u2019s 2026 Black Excellence Awards, presented in partnership with the Black Caucus Alliance, are now being accepted. The awards focus on the efforts and achievements of Mississauga\u2019s Black residents and volunteers.<\/p>\n

Mississauga residents can be nominated in one of nine categories:<\/p>\n

Youth<\/p>\n

Nominees must be between the ages of 15 and 24 and have volunteered for at least two consecutive years. They must act as role models for other young people and demonstrate all-around positive community involvement.<\/p>\n

Business<\/p>\n

Nominees must be currently engaged in business as an owner and\/or entrepreneur. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a combination of the following criteria:<\/p>\n

Entrepreneurial spirit and success in owning and managing a business.
\nSignificant contribution of new ideas, innovative practices, processes or inventions, or created employment opportunities.
\nDemonstrate a commitment to fairness and equality.<\/p>\n

Community Service<\/p>\n

Nominees should possess an outstanding record of significant community involvement and service. Candidates must also demonstrate a strong commitment to enriching the lives of others as well as building relationships and collaborating meaningfully with the individuals and communities they serve.<\/p>\n

Education<\/p>\n

Nominees for this award are being recognized for exemplary contributions to the well-being of students and\/or community members through their active involvement in education at the school, board, in extracurricular activities or at the community level.<\/p>\n

Health Services<\/p>\n

Nominees for this award are being recognized for their involvement in the creation and\/or promotion of methods that keep the physical health or mental wellbeing of Black communities. Ideal candidates must be employed or studying in the field of health sciences. Candidates should exhibit leadership in healthcare management administration.<\/p>\n

Arts and Culture<\/p>\n

Nominees for this award are being recognized for their involvement in and\/or promotion of developing arts and culture within the community. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a combination of the following criteria:<\/p>\n

Have demonstrated a commitment to and\/or focus on community-engaged art and\/or expressions of culture in Mississauga.
\nHave experience in the area of art and\/or culture for a minimum of three years.
\nHave completed and\/or been involved in one significant arts and culture project in the last 12 months.<\/p>\n

Sports<\/p>\n

Nominees for this award are being recognized for their model contribution to sports at the community or national level as an athlete or official.<\/p>\n

Hospitality and Food Services<\/p>\n

Nominees for this award are being recognized for the best in food, drink and\/or hospitality in African-Caribbean products and\/or services. The nominee will have received positive reviews and feedback from customers and peers demonstrating their commitment to customer service and satisfaction. The nominee will also have demonstrated leadership and management in hospitality operations, commitment to sustainable and ethical practices in the hospitality industry and be actively involved in their local community.<\/p>\n

Legacy \u2013 Lifetime Achievement<\/p>\n

This is the highest community-based honour bestowed on an individual whose continued commitment has uplifted the lives of others.<\/p>\n

Nominees are individuals who have made significant contributions to the Black community for 15 years or more. Candidates would have improved the quality of life for citizens or brought recognition to the City of Mississauga through their accomplishments.<\/p>\n

Eligibility and nomination process<\/p>\n

To be eligible, the nominee must:<\/p>\n

Live and\/or work in\u00a0Mississauga
\nIdentify as being Black
\nStand as a role model for others
\nInspire volunteerism and civic engagement<\/p>\n

If you know someone deserving of an award, the steps to recognizing eligible residents include:<\/p>\n

Review the award criteria and descriptions above to determine the most appropriate category.
\nEmail the nomination to BlackExcellenceAwards@mississauga.ca<\/a>.
\nIn your email, please include the following information:<\/p>\n

Full name of the nominee, including their preferred pronouns and phonetic pronunciation.
\nCategory for nomination (please only choose one category).
\nA brief explanation indicating why the individual should be nominated.<\/p>\n

Please note that only completed nomination forms will be evaluated.<\/p>\n

Nominees who qualify will be invited to receive their award during an evening ceremony<\/a> in honour of Black History Month next month at Mississauga City Hall on Friday, February 27 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Media contact:
City of Mississauga Media Relations
media@mississauga.ca<\/a>
905-615-3200, ext.\u00a05232
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