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THE DIVERSITY BUSINESS NETWORK and THE TORONTO BOB MARLEY COMMITTEE
THE DIVERSITY BUSINESS NETWORK and THE TORONTO BOB MARLEY COMMITTEE
Toronto Humanitarians to be honoured
at Bob Marley Day ceremony - City Hall
TORONTO: On Wednesday morning it will be One
Love in the Toronto City Council chambers as the council proclaims February 6th, Bob Marley Day in Toronto.
There will be live music in City Hall following the proclamation and the Bob
Marley Committee will make Bob Marley humanitarian award presentations to eight
well-known Torontonians
“This marks the 22nd year that
the City of Toronto has official declared Bob Marley Day (which
began with former Mayor Art Eggleton),” said Courtney Betty, Chairperson of the
Bob Marley Day Committee. “ Bob Marley said One Love. So, each year we take time to honour
the best of the best, people - acting in the diversity spirit of Bob Marley’s
One Love,- who have worked hard to make our City a better place for all.
As the diverse population continues its tremendous growth, it becomes even more
critical that the doors of opportunities are open to all. “
The Bob Marley Award Ceremony will be held
in Committee Room 1 at City Hall (100 Queen Street) beginning at 10am. There
will be a reception from 11am to noon, with live music by Barrett Brackin
and the Band. Spoken word poetry will be performed by Al St.
Louis.
Scheduled to receive the Bob Marley Award this year are:
Ben Hum - President and Co-founder of the NAAAP Toronto ((North American Association of Asian
Professionals); Director of Business Development,
Investwise Team, Dundee Wealth
Manuel Rodriguez - CEO and Founder of Unikron (leading video production company)
Marlon Reid - Vice President of Treasury Credit, Investment
Banking, TD Securities
Pamela Appelt - Retired Judge of Court of Canadian Citizenship
Pradeep Sood- CEO of Starling Corporation; Founder of
XactScribe (Canadian based provider of Medical, Legal and
Business transcription services)
Rowan Barrett - Executive Vice President of Senior Men’s Team at
Basketball Canada
Scott Crowley - Regional Managing Partner of Advisory Services
at MNP, LLP
Aubrey
Drake Graham - Recording Artist, Universal Motown; Founder of OVO Records
Bob Marley is a global icon, a musical prophet, whose words and vision
forever changed the world. His image and music evoke a rich legacy and
emotional connection that transcends generation, ethnicity, gender, and
geography. In today's high paced, tech-driven world, Bob
Marley's message of unity, freedom, peace, empowerment and love have
never been more relevant.
The public is
welcome to attend the event. Media and guests are asked to register with the
Bob Marley Committee, by email (Kara@diversitybusinessnetwork.com), phone 647-391-5272 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bobmarleydaytoronto
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For further
information and to register:
Kara
Lambie
Bob Marley
Day Event Manager
Diversity
Business Network
Toronto
Kara@diversitybusinessnetwork.com
647-391-5272
www.facebook.com/bobmarleydaytoronto
www.torontobobmarleyday.com
(COMING SOON)
Issued by:
Stephen
Weir
Stephen Weir
& Associate
Toronto, ON
416-489-5868
416-801-3101
cell
www.stephenweir.com
