The 16th Annual University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Awards raised more than $460,000 for scholarships at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on April 26. The theme “Bridging the Gap” captured the essence of the gala’s goal: to help Caribbean students in their pursuit of higher education. Hosted by CBC News anchor Dwight Drummond, the event attracted nearly 500 guests, including Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont; co-patrons Donette Chin-Loy Chang and Kevin and Ann-Marie Hibbert; Luminary Award recipient Kardinal Offishall; University of Toronto Chancellor Wesley Hall; Olympic athlete Donovan Bailey; and Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey.
