Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students are accomplishing incredible things!
Congratulations to Given Messam-Harris, who received the Lincoln M. Alexander Award at the Lieutenant Governors' Legacy Awards. Given was recognized for his dedication to eliminating discrimination at school, and in the larger community through the creation of workshops focused on racism, and his leadership in the creation of a Multicultural Week.
As a student at Preston High School (PHS), Given represented Waterloo in the Ontario Human Rights Commission Anti-Racism roundtable talks and served on the Waterloo Region District School Board's Black Youth Advisory Committee.
Thank you, Given, for your leadership, drive and passion for supporting the achievement and well-being of the students around you.
About the Lincoln M. Alexander Award
The Lincoln M. Alexander Award is given annually to young leaders who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in working to fight racism and discrimination, while promoting equity and inclusion in their communities. Each recipient of the Lincoln M. Alexander Award receives a $5,000 cash award and a personalized certificate.
Read more: Fourteen Ontarians Receive Awards Named in Honour of Former Lieutenant Governors.
