McMaster community members recognized at Holland Awards

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Three McMaster students and a faculty member were honoured this weekend at the 20th annual John C. Holland Awards.

The awards recognize the contributions of African-Canadians to the Hamilton community, and are named for Reverend John Christie Holland, who served as pastor of the city’s Stewart Memorial Church.

Read: Holland Awards bring together diverse black community (Hamilton Spectator)

Students Kayonne Christy and Kermeisha Williams were honoured with the first Evelyn Myrie Political Action Award, and Rebecca Petinella received a Youth Achievement.

Daniel Coleman, a professor of English and Cultural Studies, was recognized with an Ally Award.

Additionally, two alumni received Holland Awards: Health Sciences grad Ruth Rodney, in the business category, and Social Sciences grad Edward Lartey, in the community service category.