The Merseyside Black History Month Group Black Achievers Awards is the most prestigious event in the North West for the celebration of the achievements of members of the Merseyside black community.The awards presented are sponsored by key public and private sectors partners.
The 2011 awards event will again be held at St George's Hall, Liverpool, on October 29th. We are pleased to announce that the main act for the 2011 Black Achievers Awards will be Alexander O'Neal. Blessed with an incredibly powerful voice and the ability to bring out the best in either a ballad or a dance track – Alexander O’Neal has built up a reputation as one of the world’s finest contemporary soul singers.
Alexander has had numerous hit singles/albums including Saturday Love, If You Were Here Tonight, A Broken Heart Can Mend, Fa ke, Criticise, Never Knew Love Like This, Saturday Love, All True Man, Shame on Me, Sentimental, Love Makes No Sense and many more!! This powerhouse singer has cemented his reputation as one of the greatest artists of his generation, performing and outselling at venues around the world.
We believe this artist will contribute to making the 2 011 Black Achievers Awards being the BEST ONE YET!!
Tickets are ONLY £35.00 and includes a 3 course meal, award ceremony and entertainment by Alexander O'Neal and other local Liverpool artists.
The 2010 awards was considered by many to be the most successful so far.
460 guests packed the Great Hall in one of the countries most prestigious buildings to celebrate the achievements of some of Merseyside's unsung heroes who contribute immensely to the City Region's rich diversity and culture.
The 2010 winners were:
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- Education Award - Mamadou Diallo
- The Suraya Shaffi Health Award - Sabra Ahmed
- The James Klass Arts & Media Award - Writing on the Wall
- Business Award - Caribbean Spicy Food & Takeaway
- Sport Award - Natasha Jonas
- Community Achiever Award - The Unity Community Association
- Young Person in Education Award - Jordan Crawford
- Public Sector Award - Granby Care Home
- Young Person Award - Ben Osu
- Community Organisation Award - Rialto Neighbourhood Council
- Male Achiever of the Year Award - Paul Duhaney
- Female Achiever of the Year Award - Jennifer Reid
- Lifetime Achiever Award - Tim Oshinake
- The Legacy Award - Maria O'Reilly
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