PRESENTS

e Awards seek to encourage Guyanese- Canadians to emulate best practices in the areas of leadership, innovation, superior performance, dedication to community, commitment to Guyanese heritage, and provide positive role models for new generations of Guyanese-Canadians. Ultimately, the Guyana Awards contribute to community development, integration, social cohesion, and overall human development in Canada and Guyana.

To recognize the eorts of individuals and organizations in building a strong and dynamic community in Canada and in other communities throughout the diaspora.

To acknowledge contributions toward the maintenance and enrichment of Guyanese culture and heritage, including its dissemination both within and outside of the diaspora.

To recognize the positive contributions of individuals or organizations to Guyana and/or the Guyanese diaspora.

To promote community development, integration, social cohesion, and overall human development in Canada and Guyana.