 Founder's Award: Jennifer Tory, Group Head, Personal and Commercial Banking. |  Excellence in Arts/Entertainment: Wes Williams aka Maestro Fresh Wes, Canadian Hip Hop Artist. |  Excellence in Business: Lanre Tunji-Ajayi, Co-founder of All Naturals Cosmetics Incorporated. |
 Excellence in Parenting: Victor and Sharmon Carrington, successful parents of Sharlyn and Darian. |  Excellence in Education: Cecil Roach, Coordinating Superintendent, Equity and Community Services, York Region District School Board. |  Excellence in Law: Mark Saunders, Deputy Chief of Specialized Operations Command, Toronto Police Services. |
 Lifetime Achievement Award: George E. Carter, Canada’s First Native-born Black Judge. |  Excellence in Community Service: Erma Collins, Community Service Agent. |  Excellence in Medicine: Dr. Victor Obasuyi, Optometrist. |
 Excellence in Media: Matt Galloway, Host, Metro Morning on CBLA-FM. |  Excellence in Religion: Fredrica Walters, Senior Pastor, Faith Family Church (FFC). |  Excellence in Sports: Ohenewa Akuffo, Canadian Olympian and World Wrestling Medalist. |
 Youth Achievement Award: Quincy Bullen, Jazz Pianist. |
