Long Island Imagine Awards的动态

Are modern awards worth the pain? This year, I am honored to be nominated for four awards—a thrill, a dream realized. But beneath the excitement lies an unsettling reality, a frustration that casts a shadow over the celebration. What does it mean to ask me to pay 7,000 kenyan shillings to attend an awards night, to sit among "winners" and walk away with only a certificate? No financial reward, no genuine acknowledgment of the sacrifices made—just a hollow recognition. Even voting came with a cost, each vote carrying a price my supporters had to bear. And what of my community—the very people who understand and value my work? Many come from underprivileged backgrounds, and they may not have the means to pay to cast their votes. Does this make me any less worthy? Should I, or any young person whose work centers around marginalized communities, be seen as unworthy simply because those who believe in us cannot afford to "buy" votes? Award ceremonies have become little more than marketplaces where organizations profit from the dreams and efforts of young people. How can I justify spending over 15,000 shillings just to attend, only to see every financial benefit flow back to the organizers?Is that not trading young people's dreams? Organizations need to inspire and support young people, not exploit them. Young people are breaking barriers, putting their hearts into making the world a better place. If awards are truly meant to recognize and honor our work, they must be worth it. This quiet exploitation must stop—young people deserve better, and so does the world we’re trying to change.

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Ready to join our Northern Light? Want to stand out in 2024? Well, its already the second month in the year, and we want to ensure that this is your best year - so you'd better move fast! ;-) The Edinburgh Institute has 3 variations of its Competitive Advantage Bootcamp - for Directors/Managers/Owners, for Non-Exec Directors / Investors, and for International Business people looking to spend time in Scotland *whilst* developing their organisation and it's value! (The latter is kicking off later this year - all enquiries to [email protected]) Don't be the same as your competitors; don't follow the pack. Don't just try the next-best-fad, but grasp your true specific advantage, and be a northern light too...

Entry deadline extended! ?? Due to an overwhelming number of requests, the entry deadline for the RAD Awards 2025 has been extended until 23:55 on?Friday 11 October. This gives you the opportunity to give your entries one final finesse before submitting. Why not increase your chances of winning by?entering multiple categories? Remember, you can enter the same campaign or initiative into as many categories as you like, as long as it meets the category criteria. When you're ready, you can submit your entry using the?online portal?on our website. If you have any questions, check out our?FAQs page?or email?[email protected]. There are?19?fabulous categories?you can enter, for all the criteria and entry info check our our entry guide: https://lnkd.in/evGzpu5w

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Lots of amazing speakers at the upcoming IFG conference on May 14th - there's good stuff here whether you're a family member, next-gen, or advisor. Check out these sessions ??: - Navigating Your Family Enterprise When Generational Trusts Own It - What Can Trusted Advisors Do to Help Facilitate Successful Inter-Generational Transitions?—Case Studies - Before the Board Room: Preparing Family Leaders (with Kirby Rosplock, PhD) - How to Achieve Effective Family Communication— Do’s and Don’ts (with me! and Michele Mikeska Jaffe, PsyD) - Why are Inter-Generational Transitions so Difficult?—Case Studies - How to Keep the Trust Premium: Why Family-Owned Businesses Need to Turn Their Good Intentions into Actions Now

The 2024 FBO Annual Conference is just a month away, and there's a lot to look forward to. From insightful guest speakers to networking opportunities with some of the sector's most innovative professionals, it's a day you won't want to miss. ? ???Date:?May 30, 2024 ???Time:?11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ???Location:?Steam Whistle Brewery, Toronto ???Details:?https://lnkd.in/eG47aFiT ? But, did you know that FBO members get exclusive discounts on FBO in-person events, webinars, and resources--including the annual conference? In addition to supporting our shared goal of advancing the interests of Ontario's +4,000 processors, shaping policy, and raising awareness among decision-makers of critical issues affecting the sector, members can also attend the conference at a reduced rate of just $425. ? You'll also gain access to member-exclusive activities where you can learn from fellow members, grow your organization, and build lasting ties in one of the province's most forward-thinking industries. ? Collectively, our efforts have secured over $100 mil in provincial support in the past two years, including $25 mil to increase processing capacity, $22 mil for agri-tech innovation, and $10 mil to create a food security and supply chain fund. Through the support and input of our members, FBO has also delivered and expanded its ground-breaking CareersNow! workforce initiative to connect employers with tens of thousands of local talent through a diverse network of students and jobseekers. ? Joining FBO means being part of an organization that is actively shaping the future of the industry and ensuring its sustainability and growth. Interested in supporting the industry and attending the conference as a valued FBO member? Visit?https://lnkd.in/eG83_fdv. --- The FBO Annual Conference is?made possible through the generous support of our platinum sponsors, MNP?and FCC / FAC. ? ??MNP?National in scope and local in focus, MNP?is one of Canada’s leading professional services firms — proudly serving individuals, businesses, and organizations since 1958. MNP provides client-focused accounting, consulting, tax, and digital services. Their clients benefit from personalized strategies with a local perspective to fuel success wherever business takes them. ? ??FCC / FAC?is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, dedicated to the industry that feeds the world. FCC employees are committed to the long-standing success of those who produce and process Canadian food by providing flexible financing, AgExpert business management software, information and knowledge. FCC provides a complement of expertise and services designed to support the complex and evolving needs of food businesses. ? Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Niagara College Research & Innovation?as well to our Event Sponsors,?Belmont Meat Products Ltd.,?Kisko Products,?Sultan of Samosas Inc,?The Original Cakerie,?Nortera, and?Tri-Electric Solutions Ltd.

I was honored this year to be chosen as a Global Fellow with the Goldin Institute based in Chicago, USA. Twenty of us went through a training since March (it ends in two weeks) where we learned about Asset Based Community Development. My project was creating a website where we can map our creative assets (art, dance, music, theater, etc.). I just launched it last week and am now looking for people who can create profiles so that I can work on how these things will show up on the site. There is still a lot of work to do, but each day it gets better... ?Have a look! https://lnkd.in/eC9trcnd Creative PlaceMakers commit to having sustainability and honoring cultural diversity as core values. There are several uses for this mapping: *Finding like-minded people who might want to collaborate locally. *Visiting people and projects when traveling. *Working on projects or socializing virtually. *Using the data to promote the growth and support of creative placemaking efforts. Leadership in cities and neighborhoods can evaluate how to grow these assets and support them with funding, space, training, etc. Have a look at the Creative Categories and their subcategories:?https://lnkd.in/eUFXv3gN Do you see yourself there??If so, jump in and fill out a listing showcasing your creative interests. Membership is just $25/year. Go to Add Listing:?https://lnkd.in/eRKBfR3H Get registered.?Go back to this link to fill out your listing. It will be held until it is reviewed. Scroll down on this page to see examples:?https://lnkd.in/eUFXv3gN Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions.