University of the West Indies Benefit Awards empower Caribbean students with over $460,000 raised for education.
In a powerful display of philanthropy and cultural pride, on April 26, 2025, the 16th Annual University of the West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Awards raised more than $460,000 to support scholarships for Caribbean students. The sold-out gala, held at Toronto’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel, brought together nearly 500 guests, including business leaders, public officials and champions of higher education.
Among the evening’s distinguished attendees was The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, who delivered opening remarks praising the awards’ impact. Other notable figures in attendance included University of Toronto Chancellor Dr. Wesley Hall, TIFF CEO Dr. Cameron Bailey, The Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine, Olympic legend Donovan Bailey and Juno-winning rapper Haviah Mighty.
The life-changing impact of education and the power of community will never fail to uplift the next generation of global scholars.
