Join the BEA and YSpace in celebrating the legacy of Alfred Anucha by supporting young Black entrepreneurs to ‘bet on themselves’ through the Alfred Anucha Award.
Alfred Anucha Awards
"Receiving the Alfred Anucha Award this past February was a fantastic achievement for our company. It enabled us to make necessary changes to our labels, seek marketing consultants, and expand our inventory warehouse. We are deeply grateful to Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, York U/Yspace, and YouthRex for providing us with this incredible opportunity to grow through their grant support"
"The Alfred Anucha Award provided timely validation and crucial support for Edventive. As an early-stage startup, this inaugural award allowed us to overhaul our branding and launch our Teacher Time Reclamation Project.Beyond the funding, this award reinforced the value of community for us as we build against the odds and reminded us, that as young Black entrepreneurs, we can dream big and bet on ourselves to shape the future."
"The Alfred Anucha Award couldn't have come at a better time! We were working on creating a showreel video for our website and agency launch when the funds from the award arrived. It allowed us to hire film production talent, book a photo studio, and ensure high-quality results. This award has been a catalyst for demonstrating our service offerings, helping us to showcase our capabilities in the best possible light. Many thanks to the Anucha Family, YSpace, and the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance!!"
“I’m so honoured to have received the Alfred Anucha award this year. To be recognized as a young black male doing something special is something I never expected. When hearing his story, i knew I had to put the award back into pouring into our startup so that I can honour his legacy. The opportunities this have come from that recognition have been incredible & have let a lot of people find out about what Yekola is and the impact we can have. Thank you Alfred for your life & legacy”
Learn more details about the awards below, or get in touch with us for all other enquiries.
The Alfred Anucha Award in Entrepreneurship (A3E) was created by the Anucha family to honor Alfred Anucha, a young entrepreneur who passed away at 26. This award offers $2,500 annually to four young Black entrepreneurs, providing them with financial support and access to free entrepreneurship programs through YSpace and the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) at York University. The award aims to support at least 20 entrepreneurs over five years, continuing Alfred’s legacy of innovation and empowerment
October 7, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST
Participants must be 18 years or older to apply and be considered. Preference will be given to Black male participants 30 years old or younger.
Applications open: September 6, 2024
Applications closed: October 7, 2024
Selection & Announcement: February, 2025
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