2026 Black Excellence Awards & Gala


Nominations are Now Open and Tickets are For Sale!
The Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards & Gala returns on April 18, 2026 at the Everest Convention Centre.
This Black-Tie event is filled with recognition, culture, community, and celebration of local Black leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, youth, artists, advocates, and changemakers.
Proudly presented through a collaborative partnership between Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum, Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History, and Buxton’s Next Generation. With the generosity of our title sponsor Enbridge.
Nominate community members for awards before April 9, 2026.
Purchase tickets before they sell-out.
Visit the Black Excellence Awards & Gala Facebook page for more information.
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