BLACK YOUTH ACHIEVEMENTSThe 3rd Annual Awards Ceremony

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Here we are in November and we are delighted to be able to host the BYA Awards once again.

Now in it’s 3rd year, the awards have established themselves firmly in the UK’s calendar of events and are now recognised as a leading ceremony of recognition for young people around the country. Congratulations on being part of 2011’s momentous occasion.

This evening we will be celebrating the stories of success of some of our young people, along with a few not-so-young in our 3 new categories for this year (see pages 11 and 12).

It is important that we acknowledge the positive actions that are taking place in our communities each and every day. A couple of months ago we witnessed violence and damage throughout the country and here in Croydon. With shops looted, homes burnt to the ground and a general feeling of destruction surrounding us, it would be easy to assume that all youth are of the same nature. We absolutely know that this is not the case and for that reason BYA are proud to continue to raise the profile of young achievers throughout the UK.

We would like to wish you an enjoyable evening as you surround yourself with inspirational and aspiring individuals.

Remember “There is a success story within everyone” – have you unlocked yours yet?

Founder / Director

Black Youth Achievements: The Awards 2011 – Welcome!

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6.00pm Welcome and Nominees Photos (First Floor Lobby)

6.30pm Dinner (Ground Floor Restaurant)

7.30pm Networking (First Floor Lobby)

8.00pm BYA Awards Ceremony (First Floor Suite 101)

10.00pm Networking (First Floor Lobby)

10.30pm BYA Entertainment Showcase (First Floor Suite 101)

12.00am Event Close

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ACHIEVEMENT

All of the nominees were required to complete

a questionnaire as part of the selection process.

Below are a few of their answers.

Full versions of some of the responses will be

published on the Black Youth Achievements

website for you to enjoy, but until then

please be inspired…

Achievement to me means a positive outcome for something you have personally completed successfully. When this goal is reached, it makes you feel that your efforts have not been in vain and everything you had set your sights on have been fulfilled.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reiss Todd McCarthy

The way I look at life now is to not just take every day as it comes, it’s prior planning that will lead to forward movement and success which has broadened my horizons and am no longer boxed into the gang life mentality.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kazeem Tunde Ajobo

The advice I would give to any person chasing a goal or dream, regardless of their disposition, is that our dreams distinguish us from our peers and keep the fire in our hearts alive.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tucker Bryant

I am pleased to be a role model for other young women and I hope to be an inspiration and show them that anything is possible if you want it.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Makissa Gilkes

Achieving something is dependent not only on my intentions but how I follow through on them, even when it seems unachievable.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tonica Hunter

Achievement means to me something you earn for doing something well. It can also be the pride you feel in yourself when you complete your own goals

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jelani Boucher Willie

– in their own wordsPeople who have hopes and dreams should keep going in the face of adversity. Through perseverance and resilience anything is possible.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lydia Acquah

Nothing or no one can stop you from following your dreams and achieving your goals so keep going.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aminat Animashaun

I would say that you should carry on with what you are doing as you never know what opportunities may come to you.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adesimi Obi-Adewole

You shouldn’t give up on your dream/goal because hard work and effort can result in you achieving the best thing that you could ever dream of.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jardel Morris

Achievement is exciting for me. It’s who I want to be.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orlando Taylor

I was willing to take the risk of leaving secure employment to launch the business due to the positive changes I could see from the people I had been working with…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Careeta Robert-Green

To me, when I achieve something it has to be rooted in something positive. When I achieve something it makes me happy, motivated and, in turn, others benefit.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Davis Williams

I internally motivate myself because of the conviction I have in wanting to succeed…

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . princess Roberts

Time is in this continuum that has been moving long before you and it will keep moving after you. But whilst you are in it, your life belongs to you. Where or how far it goes is up to you.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zodwa Nyoni

When you plant a seed nothing seems to be happening but it is and every seed planted creates more seeds

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lasha Ben-Salmi

Achievement is the joy you feel in your spirit when you work hard towards a desired goal and attain it, despite all of the obstacles

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheila Nortley

Success doesn’t give up... It is impossible to be successful at anything if you give up before you get there!

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyla Frye

If you have a clear vision, and a conviction for what you are doing, then nothing else will ever give you the same sense of purpose.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Kasumu

ArtsCategory 1 Category 2

presented by Darae Palmer & 2010 Winner Naomi Francis

Darae PalmerBorn and raised in London, Darae’s life to date has been to many like a dream unfolding. With his first love music he learnt his trade in his early teenage years singing gospel in his Pentecostal church. Darae’s talent for performing was widely received and brought great recognition within the gospel circuit which in turn caught the attention of many celebrated artists outside of gospel, who sought after the services of Darae for session singing and songwriting. In this area he worked with various acts like George Michael, Elton John, Soul 2 Soul and Mark Morrison to name a few.

One defining moment in Darae’s career was when he was asked by the award-winning jazz artist Ronny Jordan to be a special guest vocalist on his world tour. This tour covered Australia, New Zealand, St.Lucia, Japan, Europe and all across America, and gave him another level of confidence as he was continuously receiving rave reviews around the world for his performances.

Darae’s presence and charisma while performing also caught the attention of MTV’s management/marketing department who had recently penned an idea for a new TV programme and were looking for the right man to front the show.

Darae is now becoming as famous and highly regarded for his presenting, interviewing and hosting skills as he has for singing. This is due to the vastly successful Baselounge, MTV Base’s brilliant R&B/Hip Hop showcase event and television show. Darae is not only the presenter and host but is also the musical director of the Baselounge house band.

Some of the past guests/performers of the show who have been interviewed by Darae include Floetry, Blu Cantrell, Charlotte Church, Shaggy, Jamelia, Joss Stone, Lemar, Roy Ayers, Mica Paris and Teedra Moses.

This has opened up more avenues to Darae’s many hidden talents which in result has led to voiceovers for commercials, narrating reality TV shows and presenting on radio.

www.daraepalmer.com

Nominees:Kyla Frye, Daniel Beckford, Sheila Nortley, Zodwa Nyoni

Darae PalmerBorn and raised in London, Darae’s life to date has been to many like a dream unfolding. With his first love music he learnt his trade in his early teenage years singing gospel in his Pentecostal church. Darae’s talent for performing was widely received and brought great recognition within the gospel circuit which in turn caught the attention of many celebrated artists outside of gospel, who sought after the services of Darae for session singing and songwriting. In this area he worked with various acts like Elton John

Business & Enterprisepresented by Carol Stewart & 2010 Winner Junior Ogunyemi

Carol StewartChinara Enterprises is an organisation that seeks to provide a wide range of expertise in workforce and organisational development, and event management

The Director and founder Carol Stewart has a background both in health and social care spanning over 20 years, and as many years experience in organising events, from youthful charity events to fashion shows, dances, award ceremonies, parties, weddings, concerts and launch events.

Chinara Enterprises offer consultants with expertise in human resources, business development and coaching, as well as organizational development and event management.

Carol is also Chair of SACRYD (www.sacryd.org) an organisation committed to tackling gun and knife crime.

Chinara Events Company Director Michael Cheesman (of Cheesman and Co Ltd), has over 20 years experience of financial reporting and project management. Aside from planning the financial aspects of staging events, he also provides motivational coaching workshops to a range of businesses and individuals.

If you would like to know more about the services that Chinara Enterprises offer, or to register to become an associate, please contact Carol Stewart, Director on: Mobile: 44 (0) 750 1497920

Email: admin@chinaraenterprises.com

For further information, visit www.chinaraenterprises.com or www.chinaraevents.com

Facebook: Chinara Enterprises or Carol Stewart

Nominees: Blessing Maregere, Samuel Kasumu, Jelani Boucher Willie, Remi Ray

Category 2

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Carol StewartChinara Enterprises is an organisation that seeks to provide a wide range of expertise in workforce and organisational development, and event management

The Director and founder spanning over 20 years, and as many years experience in organising events, from youthful charity events to fashion shows, dances, award ceremonies, parties, weddings, concerts and launch events.

Chinara Enterprises offer consultants with expertise in human resources, business development and coaching, as well as organizational development and event management.

Carol is also Chair of SACRYD (and knife crime.

Chinara Events Company Director 20 years experience of financial reporting and project management. Aside from planning the financial aspects of staging events, he also provides motivational coaching workshops to a range of businesses and individuals.

If you would like to know more about the services that Chinara Enterprises offer, or to register to become an associate, please contact Mobile:

Email:

For further information, visit or www.chinaraevents.com

Facebook:

Nominees:

Carol Stewart, Director on:

www.chinaraenterprises.com

Choices

Community

Category 3

Category 4

presented by Swiss & 2010 Winners Amy Tandoh and Paris Thomas-Robinson

presented by Claudine Reid MBE & Pat Reid (PJ’s Community Service) with 2010 Winner Ebony Torrington

SwissSwiss is a veteran of the UK’s Urban music scene. With experience far beyond his years Swiss has been able to sample the highs and lows of the music industry and is back hard at work to recapture and exceed the past glories he achieved with his band So Solid. Swiss has proven himself as deejay, producer and rapper. He has now embraced new aspects of his creativity, by reinventing himself as an advocate of healthy eating, motivational speaker and author of the ‘Spot the Difference’ key to unlocking hidden potential, aimed towards young people. Hailing from a council estate in Battersea he managed to escape the common pitfalls that many young people fall victim to. Swiss explains “writing was something that came so natural to me. In primary school I used to write short stories incorporating metaphorical language, I guess that developed into me writing songs, then further on I’ve matured and used those skills to develop my book...”

Swiss got his first big break as a Deejay on South London garage pirate station Delight FM. In fact Swiss was the first ever DJ to spin on the station, and through his work on Delight he earned himself a place in the So Solid crew. In his words “I got inspired being around the So Solid MCs. I started writing more and making beats in the studio.” His time in the studio paid off and he quickly scored a top ten hit called ‘Broken Silence’. The track gave vent to the more reflective, conscious elements of his character, which he would later put to even greater effect on his smash underground hit single ‘Cry’. Having travelled the world and taken time out to educate himself, Swiss has now emerged as a well rounded artist and intellectual ready to give back not only to his community but the world with new music material, motivational talks throughout universities, online lectures and being the co-founder and co-ordinator of N.E.E.T. (Not in education, Employment, and Training) project Rapargram. “My life thus far has been a wonderful journey that I want to share with others in order to assist in raising young people to reach their full potential.”

Community

has been able to sample the highs and lows of the music industry has proven himself as deejay, producer and rapper. He has now embraced new

“My life thus far has been a wonderful journey that I want to share with others in order to assist in raising young

Nominees: Kazeem Tunde Ajobo, Brandi Campbell, Reiss Todd McCarthy, TJ Morgan

Nominees: Aminat Animashaun, Kane Solomon Thomas, Jake Hinckson, Tucker BryantPJ’s Community Service delivers Quality Care to vulnerable adults, Education & Support to young people at risk of exclusion, and Training & Consultancy to organisations, groups and individuals on leadership, personal development and social enterprise.

Employing 40 staff and offering a range of innovative and transformational services, PJ’s Community Service is run from Parchmore Place which is located in the heart of North West Croydon. Attracting Hundreds of service users each year, the facilities include recording studios, a 35-place day nursery, office space and meeting rooms. As a Social Enterprise established in 1992, our mission is to serve the changing needs of the community through Care, Economic Empowerment, Education and the Arts. www.pjsgroup.co.uk

EducationCategory 5 Category 7 Technologypresented by Mark Johnson & 2010 Winners Nathan John and Ronald Cummings-John

Mark JohnsonMark is a Network Specialist at the United Nations in Vienna, and has been in the Internet industry for more than 20 years. Mark has extensive experience in LAN environments, having also performed at both a technical and educational levels as an instructor in the Cisco Networking Academy in several countries.

As a manager, Mark has led several projects over the years and is Prince2 accredited. He holds industry certification including Microsoft and Cisco.

From boardrooms in the City of London to the classrooms of Uganda, Mark maintains a special focus on international projects which aim to tackle the digital skills gap.

Nominees: Lashai Ben-Salmi, Patricia Lawal, Selina Murphies, Adrian Nkomo

SportsCategory 6

presented by Abu Bundu-Kamara & 2010 Winners Shanice McAnuffand Kanayo Dike-Oduah

presented by our ‘Special Guest’

Abu Bundu-KamaraAbu is Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Pearson. He is also the Chair of the UK Network for Diversity Practitioners, a quarterly forum for discussion of best practice and ideas for senior diversity professionals.

Abu is a Director of Wasafiri, a literary magazine at the forefront of mapping new landscapes in contemporary international literature.

He is a Steering Committee member for DIPNET – the Diversity in Publishing Network, which has been established to promote the

status and contributions of social groups traditionally under-represented within publishing, as well as supporting those seeking to enter the industry.

www.pearson.com

Abu Bundu-KamaraAbu is Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Pearson. He is also the Chair of the UK forum for discussion of best practice and ideas for senior diversity professionals.

Abu is a Director of mapping new landscapes in contemporary international literature.

He is a Steering Committee member for DIPNET – the in Publishing Network

Nominees:Michael Adesite, Tonica Hunter, Lydia Acquah, Orlando Taylor

Nominees: Leah Curtis, Makissa Gilkes, Jardel Morris, Adesimi Obi-Adewole

Mark is a Network Specialist at the United Nations in Vienna, and has been in the Internet industry for more than 20 years. Mark has extensive experience in LAN environments, having also performed at both a technical and educational levels as

in several

As a manager, Mark has led several projects over the years

From boardrooms in the City of London to the classrooms of Uganda, Mark maintains a

Patricia Lawal, Selina Murphies, Adrian Nkomo

Mother of the YearCategory 8 Category 9 Father of the Yearpresented by Gwenton Sloley

Gwenton SloleyGwenton Sloley is an author who has co-written ‘From the Streets to Scotland Yard’ a powerful true story of a real life London gangster.

He also works for the Makeda Weaver project assisting young men and women who are caught up in the growing gang culture of today’s society. Gwenton helps individuals make the transition from street life to entrepreneurship, running workshops in schools and colleges around the country to support young people who are dealing with the overwhelming prospect of starting life away from the stronghold of the streets whilst regaining their self-respect.

In December 2006, he was the first project officer to work on the country’s only (at the time) lower end Witness Protection project. Based in London, he had the ability and resources through the project to move vulnerable and threatened people away from Southwark to other parts of London, sometimes having to change their identities to protect them.

Today, he is working on the newest Witness Protection programmes, continuing to give hope and opportunities to many within London, helping them start over and fulfil their potential.

www.ftstsy.com

Nominees: Colin Mitchell, Richard Turner, Davis Williams

presented by Lisa Mundembe

Lisa MundembeEditor-in-Chief, ‘Inspirational Woman’ magazine

Inspirational Woman is the only magazine in the world that aims to unite women to stand together and support each other, despite possible differences, across cultures. We aim to inspire unity among women to create success in their lives, to nurture and inspire women to follow their dreams and be heard.

We are a global online publication, published every two months on the 8th of each month. We target women who want to make, and

who are making, an impact on the world: women who do not see national borders as barriers and want to reach out to all to create worldwide impact and influence; women whose aim is to build a global brand; aspiring and achieving women between 24 and 50 years old from all backgrounds, worldwide.

We focus mainly on women’s personal development, as we endeavour to educate women and support them in bettering themselves through the inspiring stories and articles they read in our magazine. We provide helpful tips and hints from entrepreneurial, successful and aspiring women around the world, for our readers to take away from our features and inspire others to have a positive impact. We also promote culture and style inspired by real women and we love to feature ethical designers, stylists and trends that make women feel genuinely good about themselves.

We currently publish in English, but as the magazine develops we plan to translate it into other languages, to reach as many women as possible.

www.inspirationalwomenconnecting.com

Lisa MundembeEditor-in-Chief,

Inspirational Womanto unite women to stand together and support each other,possible differences, across cultures. We aim to inspire unity amonginspire women to follow their dreams and be heard.

We are a globalthe 8th of each month.

who are making, an impact on the world: women who do not see national borders as

Nominees: Ruth Douglas, Princess Roberts, Diane Turner

‘From the a powerful true story of a real life

project assisting young men and women who are caught up in the growing gang culture of today’s society. Gwenton helps individuals make the transition from street life to entrepreneurship, running workshops in schools and colleges around the country to support young people who are dealing with the overwhelming prospect of starting life away from the stronghold of the streets whilst regaining their

Colin Mitchell, Richard Turner, Davis Williams

Personal Development Organisation of the YearCategory 10 Personal Development Organisation of the Yearpresented by Tony Harrison

Tony HarrisonTony is a director of the ‘Life Skills Training Consultancy’ (LSTC) a company that provides life skills and personal development training, working within the private and public sectors supporting adults, young people and children.

Aside from his day job, Tony supports and is a founding member of ‘100 Black Men of London’ and ‘Black Men in the Community’. Both are community driven organisations run by forward thinking Black men, who give their time and resources to ensure the empowerment and validation of our Black communities, specifically Black boys.

Tony sits on various boards as a Non-executive director, trustee and advisor. He has been recognised by his peers for excellence and honoured with a European Federation of Black Women in Business (EFBWBO) business award.

As a public speaker, he has given presentations in the Houses of Parliament, House of Lords, various educational establishments, business conferences and parenting groups in both the UK and the USA. His specialist subjects are Life Skills and Mentoring.

He is seen by his peers as a perennial optimist. He promotes the aspirations of others and willingly uses his abilities to advance their planned goals and desires. Tony has often been described as an “emotional philanthropist”, giving of himself in an effort to sow seeds of future achievement in others.

Tony HarrisonTony is a director of the a company that provides life skills and personal development training, working within the private and public sectors supporting adults, young people and children.

Aside from his day job, Tony supports and is a founding member of ‘100 Black Men of London’Both are community driven organisations run by forward thinking Black men, who give their time and resources to ensure the empowerment and validation of ourspecifically Black boys.

Nominees: Born With a Gift, Big SistahsACHIEVEMENTS SO FAR:l Founder Member of 100 Black Men of London

l Main Board Director of 100BMOL

l Joint Partner of Scribes UK (Event Management company)

l Finalist EFBWBO Awards – Heritage category

l Winner EFBWBO Awards – Arts and Culture Category

l Joint Organiser of 18 hour Telethon in Lagos, Nigeria

l Community Leader of the Month – Pride Magazine

l Joint Director of LSTC (Training Company)

l Founder of Black Men in the Community

l Chair of Governors to an Independent Black owned school

l Vice Chair to community organisation (CACFO)

l Co-Founder of T.a.S.K Events Management

www.lstc.eu

We would like to thank everyone who has supported Black Youth Achievements this year.

the promotion of positive images and creation of inspirational role models is something that bya strongly believe in. We have a wealth of talent, knowledge and prosperity in our younger generations, and we must continue to nurture and highlight this.

If you would like to become involved with bya then please contact us at admin@blackyouthachievements.org or call 020 8677 8009.

“There is a success story within everyone”

see you in 2012! www.blackyouthachievements.org

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