Jr. Black Achievement Awards Society

Jr. Black Achievement Awards (JrBAA) Society offers educational programs, recognition, awards and provides financial assistance for post-secondary education to successful applicants of the Black community in BC. 

Our Mission

We empower Black youth and their families through training, recognition, and access to education. 

Our Vision

We are working towards a community that celebrates the successes, culture, and heritage of the Black community in BC. 

Our Values

• We believe in building the health and wellness of members of the Black community in BC. 
• We believe in improving the financial well-being of members of the Black community in BC.
• We believe in supporting the growth and development of the Black community in BC. 
• We believe in increasing access to education for members of the Black community in BC. 
• We believe that the Black community should be part of the decision-making processes and policy creation in society and that our work will make that possible. 

The JrBAA Society offers a variety of education workshops and events to unite our community and empower our youth.

Our programs provide opportunities which foster advancement through intergenerational training and mentoring to promote and nuture a deeper appreciation of our cultural diversity and heritage. 

We offer training and education in communication and leadership skills, health and wellness, money matters, community activism and civic engagement. 

We provide scholarships to those interested in obtaining a post-secondary education. 

The Annual Jr. Black Achievement Awards Educational Weekend Retreat highlights a trades panel and a speech competition. 

Visit our website to find out about our programs and events. 

The Annual Jr. Black Achievement Awards Ceremony recognizes and celebrates the achievements and successes of our youth.