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Welcome to the 17th year of the UWI Toronto Benefit Awards, an event that has gathered community to fulfill dreams and possibilities, in ways you never imagined.

Our objective has always been to ensure that the best and the brightest come to the fore — and every single student is that student, hence this year’s theme UNLOCKING BRILLIANCE — reiterating and reflecting our promise.

We are honoured to celebrate this remarkable milestone and salute The University of the West Indies, the more than 1,000 students whose dreams have been ignited by scholarships, and the 117 extraordinary individuals and organizations whom we have had the privilege of recognizing. Our sincerest gratitude also goes to our generous sponsors, loyal guests, and the unwavering committed team of volunteers who have made this vision a reality year after year.

A very special and heartfelt thank you goes to Scotiabank, our Lead Chair and Sponsor for all 17 years, along with Sprott Inc., BDO, Kingsdale Advisors and The Raymond Chang Foundation. Your exceptional support has ensured that no challenge is too great, and no student left behind. Your leadership has transformed lives of not just the individual students, but of their families, communities and their countries.

As we continue to unlock the wonderful, brilliant minds, we are reminded of the powerful words of Confucius: “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential…these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”

We invite you to join us once again at the 17th UWI Toronto Benefit Awards on April 7, 2026, and be an integral part in one of the greatest moments in the life of a student.

Thank you for continuing to inspire hope and opportunity for generations to come.

With deepest gratitude,

Donette Chin-Loy Chang, LLD (Honoris Causa)
Kevin Hibbert
Ann Marie Hibbert