John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

John C. Holland

1887-1954

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

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John C. Holland 1882 - 1954

 

He started out as a newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a minister and became the First African American to be named "Citizen of the Year" in any community in Canada.

We honour those who continue to work diligently in the spirit of John Holland.

 

Past Recipients:

1996: Mr. Michael Lee-Chin, Business

1997: Mr. Jackie Washington, Award of Merit

1998: Honourable Lincoln Alexander, Award of Merit

1998: Dr. Gary Warner, community Service Award, 2005 Recipient Order of Canada

1999: Mr. Raymond G. Lewis, Award of Merit

2000: Dr. Patricia Daenzer, Professional Achievement

2001: Ms. Ann-Marie Ssemanda, Youth Achievement

2002: Steward Memorial Church, Award of Merit

2005: Dr. Ray Johnson, Award of Merit


2008 Recipients:


Beverly John, Professional Achievement

Dr. Chris Spence, Professional Achievement

Cathey Ferriera, Community Service

Karen Nelson, Community Service

Mark Anthony Graham, Sports ( Post humous)

Emma Hughes, Youth Achievement

Rodney Diverlus, Youth Achievement

Kyle Ferriera, Youth Achievement

Yanicke Parkinson, Youth Achievement

Amal  Elmagadam, Youth Achievement

Dr. Afua Cooper, Award of Merit



View the full list of recipients here: 

 

 

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