I got word last week that I won a prestigious award. The Harry Jerome Awards, which celebrates excellence in achievement in the African-Canadian community, is presented each year by the Black Business & Professional Association (BBPA). To give you a comparison, this award is similar to the NAACP Image Award given to African-Americans.
The award is named after Harry Jerome, a man who blazed a trail of success in track and field. Harry set a number of records and died too soon at the young age of 42. Despite his early demise, his legacy lives on. Reading about all that he accomplished, it’s clear why the BBPA feels that Harry is a man of excellence.
I’ll receive the Technology & Innovation Award and I’m the first sole female winner in that category. I share this with you, not only because I’m tickled pink about this honor, but also to ask you a very important question:
“In your opinion, which person embodies the spirit of excellence?”
Your definition of excellence will be different from mine. But, there will be a common theme that will appear. Please share your definition of excellence, who embodies it and how you use this person as an inspiration in your daily life.
A HUGE congrats on the award. You go girl!
Excellence for me will involve those who live and work consciously, with their eye toward social responsibility. In short, maximizing your human capacity. With joy!
Congratulations Leesa! What an awesome award to win and how amazing to be the first female winner.
You SO deserve this. Congratulations Leesa!
Hmm…it’s been years since I attended, but I’d love to see you getting your award. I wonder who is hosting this year…
Hugs,
Sharon
Congratulations Leesa! You’ve worked hard over the years and really put yourself out there. You deserve the recognition.
Carol
WOW, WOW, WOW, Leesa!!! I don’t even know you and I am proud of you? Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. You give me something to shoot for!!!
I love you! Suzy
Congratulations!
As a side note, I know the sculptor who makes the Harry Jerome Awards. He was my next door neighbor! He’s an excellent sculptor and a wonderful person =)
Congratulations, Leesa! From the comparison with an Award I’m more familiar with that is a great honor. As I get o know you through Twitter, listening to your recordings, and reading your posts I can see why. You absolutely deserve it. I will definitely take some time to learn more about Harry Jerome as well.
Leesa:
What great recognition. Congrats.
Best always,
– Peter
Congratulations, Leesa! Well done!