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.
