The Dr. Rudy Ffrench Trailblazer Award is presented annually by Business Is Jammin’ to Nova Scotian youth of African Descent for contributions to their community, as demonstrated by long-term commitment and leadership as volunteers, students, athletes and/or artists.

Among these outstanding individuals, two youth from across the Province are selected annually as “Trailblazers” and are awarded a $1,000 scholarship towards tuition, books, or other related fees at a recognized post secondary educational institution.

2024 APPLICATION FORM

2024 WINNERS

Suzan Nyazungu

Jaxon MacDonald

2023 WINNERS

Tanya Victor Odongo

Jaimie Liam Bowers

2022 WINNERS

Marissa Brackett

Bethlehem “Beth” Ejigu

2021 WINNERS

Shada Hamad

Keiara Colley

2020 WINNERS

Marcel Desmond

Antigonish, NS
St. Francis Xavier University

Alenne Adekayode

Halifax, NS
Concordia University

2019 WINNERS

Carmahn McCalla

Dartmouth, NS
Dalhousie University

Keona Mae Simmons

Dartmouth, NS
St. Thomas University