Global Citizen Award Gala 2024
Our Gala, in Photos
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors and Guests
Thanks to the generous support of our partners, the 2023 Global Citizen Award Gala was an unforgettable evening of celebration.
Our generous sponsors' and guests' commitment to excellence and community engagement played a pivotal role in aligning with our mission to recognize a remarkable individual who has made substantial contributions in the entrepreneurial world.
The gala as further enhanced by our extraordinary emcee Dahabo Ahmed-Omer, the amazing performance of singer Liza Yohannes, along with Nicolò Filippo Rosso's hauntingly beautiful photo exhibition.
Together, we celebrated the exceptional Winnie Harlow, whose extraordinary talent, unwavering determination, and passionate advocacy for equity and inclusion in business and fashion have captured the world’s attention. Our partners added immeasurable value to this celebration.
Winnie embarked on her most recent endeavor with her skincare brand Cay Skin after experiencing a severe sunburn during a beach shoot that damaged her vitiligo. Launched in April 2022, Cay Skin prides itself on its look-good/feel-good formulas that preach inclusivity as the products blend into all skin tones, types, and conditions. The brand has been a massive success in its first year, receiving praise from outlets such as ELLE, Allure, Essence, Vanity Fair, and Forbes. It is sold exclusively on CaySkin.com and at Sephora across Canada and the United States. Harlow is one of only 12 women of color to receive funding in excess of $1M as a Founder and aims to raise voices and awareness for other female founders of color through the success of Cay Skin. Harlow raised an impressive $4.1 million to launch the brand.
Special thanks to our esteemed sponsors....
Our Sponsors (Secretary-General)
Our Sponsors (General Assembly)
Our Sponsors (Table Sponsors)
