Harry Jerome Awards

The Harry Jerome Award is a Canadian award given to Black Canadians, established in 1983. The award is named after Harry Jerome and organized by the Black Business and Professional Association.

Description
The award is organized by the Black Business and Professional Association and presented at an award ceremony in Toronto.

The award was launched in 1983 and is named after the Black olympian and racial equity activist Harry Jerome. The award is "widely considered among the most prestigious honours in Canada's black communities".

History
In 2015, Tamar Huggins was among 15 winners. At the 35th award ceremony in 2017, 18 awardees were announced, including Andre De Grasse.

The 41st awards occurred in 2023, notable awardees included Andria Case, Lindell Wigginton and Ngozi Paul.

Academics
As of 2021, the academics award is awarded to an individual between the ages of 16 and 24.

Arts
As of 2021, the arts award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Athletics
As of 2021, the athletics award is awarded to an individual between the ages of 16 and 24.

Business
As of 2021, the business award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Community Service
As of 2021, the community service award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Entertainment
As of 2021, the entertainment award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Health Sciences
As of 2021, the health sciences award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Media
As of 2021, the media award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Professional Excellence
As of 2021, the professional excellence award is awarded to an individual over the ages of 24.

Young Entrepreneur
As of 2021, the young entrepreneur award is awarded to an individual between the ages of 18 and 35.