2nd annual El Dorado Awards billed for Marriott on December 29
Launched last year to honour advocates, activists and affirmation agents on the social landscape, the second annual El Dorado Awards is scheduled for December 29 at the Marriott Hotel.
Bunty Singh and Celia Samaroo
Organised by The Caribbean Voice and supported by Save Abee Foundation, team MMR and Galaxy 21 Communications, the awards also build connections with the business and professional community and fosters collaboration and a concerted approach to tackle issues such as suicide, abuse, sex crimes, alcoholism and drug abuse.
The reality is that there are a plethora of individuals and organisations, local Guyanese and the Diaspora, engaged in making a difference and qualitatively impact the lives of Guyanese, especially the powerless and disadvantaged, while tackling the social issues that negatively affect lives.
The El Dorado Awards provides a space to recognise the efforts of those involved so that they can connect with each other and establish dialogue that would enhance the collaborative approach within a national framework.
The awards event comprises a cocktail reception, a cultural interlude and the presentation of awards. This year’s honourees comprise individuals and organisations drawn from across Guyana and the Diaspora and include Sattar Gafoor, Sham Tilak, Dennis Charran, Godfrey Scott, Shabakie Fernandes, Allison Butters-Grant, Jean LaRose, Diane McTurk, Anna Caterina Islamic Complex, SASOD, Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association, Guyana Cultural Association, Monique’s Helping Hands, Krishndat Persaud, the Makushi Research Unit, Enterprise Youth Development Group, Imam Bacchus and Sons, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
Among those participating in the cultural interlude are iconic singing star Terry Gajraj, former Chutney King Roger Hinds, 2016 Chutney King Bunty Singh, Prince Krish, the versatile Satish Udairam and nightingale Celia Samaroo.
In addition, there will be tassa and African drummers and Indian and African dancers and the teenage singing sensation, Haresh Singh.
Popular TV and radio host from New York City, Shanaz Hussain of Shanaz Musical Sensation fame will co-host the event.
A limited amount of tickets will be available at a cost of $5000 each. For tickets and/or further information, please email [email protected] or Nazim Hussain at [email protected] or call telephone numbers 644 1152 or 646 4669.
