May 18th, 2023 was the 2nd Annual Black Excellence Graduation Celebration.
To see more of the fun, visit our flickr album here: 2nd Annual Black Excellence Graduation Celebration
Digital Program 2023
Please find a digital copy of the Black Excellence Graduation Celebration Program 2023 below.
Black Excellence Graduation Celebration 2023
The BSSC Spirit of Resilience Award is awarded to a Black graduate who overcame an unexpected obstacle on their post-secondary journey.
This year’s BSSC Spirit of Resilience Award winner is:
Zainab Salami
The BSSC Catalyst for Change Award is awarded to a Black graduate who has embodied the character of a changemaker in thought and action.
This year’s BSSC Catalyst for Change Award winner is:
Tegwende Seedu
The BSSC EmpowerHer-Black Girl Magic Award is awarded to a Black female identifying graduate who has demonstrated leadership and instilled a meaningful impact on our campus community.
This year’s BSSC EmpowerHer-Black Girl Magic Award winner is:
Anuoluwa Popoola
The BSSC Kuumba is awarded to a Black graduate who has embodied the spirit of Ubuntu, collaboration, and empowerment through their creative talents.
This year’s BSSC Kuumba Award winner:
Inèz Ndzana Siani
The BSSC Your Light Shines Award is awarded to a Black female identifying graduate who has demonstrated leadership and instilled a meaningful impact on our campus community.
This year’s BSSC Your Light Shines Award winner is:
Toluwalase Dayo-Olaide
The BSSC Legacy Award is awarded to a Black student-athlete who has demonstrated leadership, and community impact and has dedicated themselves to empowering Black students.
This year’s BSSC Legacy Award winner is:
Yaw, Sefa Otchere
The BSSC Ujasiri Award is awarded to a Black international student who has embodied excellence and impact on their peers during their studies.
This year’s BSSC Ujasiri Award winner is:
Lilian Mayombo
The ACFAM Umoja Award is awarded to a Black student organization who has used their collective impact to enhance the Black student experience.
This year’s BSSC Umoja Award winner:
(Renee Boney on behalf of the) McMaster Association of Caribbean & West Indian Students (MACaws)
The BSSC Alumni Awards are awarded to a Black alumnus who have contributed to our collective success at the Black Student Success Centre and embodied our core values.
This year’s BSSC Special Recognition Alumni Award winners are:
Sarah Alizerig, Community Outreach & Engagement Manager (Engineering), and Keenan Lewis Jeppesen, Associate Director, High Performance (Athletics & Recreation)
Drummer performance by AfiWi Groove
The Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice sung by Princess Aina- David
The Good Fortune Dance Medley:
Vanessa Olayiwola, Jenna Harris, Alexa Nantsa, Rebekah Mudoka, Mandisa Jacques-Saburi, Lori-Ann Kouakou, Kaylinda Mupesse and Reni Rodrigues.
Violin Performance by Alador Bereketab, B.HSc ’25
