The Barbados Charity Ball Award

The Barbados Charity Ball Award recognizes outstanding Barbadian models of success residing in Canada, for professional acclaim and/or community service. Recipients of the Barbados Charity Ball Award (previously "The Errol Walton Barrow Award") are celebrated at the annual Barbados Charity Ball and presented with a crystal 'Everest' trophy, a symbol of the high esteem in which they are held.

The criteria and selection process for The Barbados Charity Ball Award are:

Criteria

·            Barbadian descent - a citizen of Barbados by birth or naturalization, or a person whose parents (one or both) are/were citizens of Barbados;
         or grandparents are/were citizens of Barbados;

·            Resident in Canada;

·            Professional excellence;

·            Recognized community service;

·            Improved the lives of others; and

·            Inspires others by being a role model

Selection Process

·         The Award Selection Committee is comprised of two members of the board of directors;

·         The award recipient is selected from a list of potential awardees compiled from public records and recommendations by board members,
       member associations and others; and

·         The selection is approved by the board of directors

Recipients of The Barbados Charity Ball Award (formerly The Errol Walton Barrow Award):

·            2008 - Harold Mc.D. Brathwaite – Retired Educator. Click here to read Mr. Brathwaite’s bio.

·            2009 – Dr. Juliet Daniel – Associate Professor, McMaster University. Click here to read Ms. Daniel’s bio.

·            2010 - Patrick Husbands - Star Jockey. Click here to read Mr. Husbands' bio.

·           2011 - Keith Forde - Deputy Chief, Toronto Police Service (Retired). Click here to read Mr. Forde's bio.