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12th Annual Fundraising Gala of the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies
01/29/2009 - By The Pierre, New York City

12th Annual Fundraising Gala of the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies

Actor and Humanitarian Danny Glover, Bermuda Premier Dr. Ewart Brown and Macy’s were among the list of honorees for the 12th Annual Fundraising Gala of the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) held on January 29, 2009.

Harry Belafonte again served as Honorary Patron.

The Annual Gala is the AFUWI’s premier fundraising event in the United States at which the prestigious Legacy Awards are conferred on notable individuals who represent high levels of achievement within their respective fields of industry and enterprise. There were three award categories: Caribbean Luminary, The Vice Chancellor’s Achievement Award and The University of the West Indies Bob Marley Award.

This year’s recipient of the University of the West Indies Bob Marley Award was UN Ambassador Danny Glover. This honor is granted to individuals whose contribution to the advancement of arts and culture transcends boundaries of race, color, creed and geographies, uniting people throughout the world in a spirit that embodies the essence of the music and lyrics of the Hon. Robert Nesta Marley, OM.

Sir Courtney Blackman, founding Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados and vice-chairman of the Stanford International Bank was presented with the Foundation’s Special Award while Macy’s will receive the Corporate Award. Sir Courtney Blackman is also a former Chairman of the AFUWI and was honored for his outstanding contribution to the Foundation as well as to the growth and development of the financial industry of the Caribbean region.

The 2009 Luminary Award recipients included Dr. Answorth Allen, Dr. Ewart Brown, Hon. Helen Marshall, Dr. Muriel Petioni and Dr. Lamuel Stanislaus while the Vice Chancellor Achievement awardees comprise Joi Gordon, Andrew Gray, Jerome Maxwell, Dr. Bert Petersen and Voza Rivers.

Veronica Campbell-Brown, 2008 double Olympic Gold medalist was also on hand to receive the Foundation’s tribute to the superb performance of Caribbean athletes from the recent Summer Olympics in Beijing.

My9 Co Anchor Brenda Blackmon, CNN Anchor Soledad O’Brien and WCBS News Anchor Maurice Dubois, all of whom have generously agreed to donate their talent in support of the Foundation’s effort to secure funds for scholarships and grants for needy students of the University of the West Indies, hosted the black tie gala.

A silent auction included in the evening’s program and featured items donated by local businesses and members of the public.

For information about donating to the Foundation, please log on to http://www.afuwi.org

About the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies:

The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization, with a mission to raise funds in the United States to enhance higher education at the University of the West Indies (UWI). The AFUWI is a registered US charity and all donations are tax deductible to the full extent of state and federal laws. In supporting the UWI, the AFUWI continues to enhance the University’s ability to play a pivotal role in preparing individuals for continued Caribbean and global thought leadership.

Photos: Margot Jordon
Photos Courtesy of the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies


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