Bikila Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner 2026

Name: Bikila Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner 2026
Start: 2026-09-26T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-26T21:00:00+00:00
Location: The Daniels Spectrum

The Daniels Spectrum · 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2B7

Saturday, September 26 · 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Free

Event Overview

Celebrating Excellence: The 2026 Bikila Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner!

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 2026 Bikila Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner, presented by Bikila Award Inc. Join us for an extraordinary evening dedicated to “Promoting Excellence” and honoring outstanding achievements within our community.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

🕕 Time: Starts at 6:00 PM

📍 Venue: At the Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas Street East, Toronto)

What to Expect:

- 🍸 Cocktails, delicious dinner, and dessert
- 🎷 Great Jazz music performed live by the renowned Abyssinia Band
- 🎁 Exciting entertainment and great door prizes!
- 🅿️ Paid parking is available on-site

🎤 Keynote Speaker:

We are deeply honored to welcome the Honourable Doly Begum (Member of Canadian Parliament, a prominent leader, and lifelong advocate for her communities) as our Keynote Speaker for the evening.

🎙️ Event Host:

The evening will be gracefully guided by our Master of Ceremony, Samson Demissie Teffera (Technology Leader, Educator, and Humanitarian Advocate for more than 26 years).

🏆 Honoring the 2026 Bikila Award Winners:

Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions and milestones of this year’s laureates:

- Laureate Artist Afewerk Tekle – Order of the Shining Star of Ethiopia (Posthumous recognition for unparalleled contribution to African art, culture, and national identity)
- Samuel Tafese – Lifetime Achievement
- Anna Getaneh – Professional Excellence
- Dr. Miheret Debebe – Professional Excellence
- Adonay Berhane Hailemichael – Youth Impact Award
- Gezawu Bekele – Business Excellence
- Ethiopian Association, GTA – Community Service Excellence
- Abenet Tadele – Community Service Excellence
- Nathnael Teshome – Academic Excellence
- Oliad Rundassa – Academic Excellence
- Beemnet Asfaw – Academic Excellence
- Eden Belay – Academic Excellence
- Yomni Makonnen – Academic Excellence

🎟️ Get Your Tickets Today!

Secure your spot for this inspiring night of community, culture, and celebration.

📞 For Ticket Sales, Call: 416-709-5647 | 416-857-4820
📱 Or simply scan the QR code on the flyer to get your tickets today!

Let’s come together to uplift, inspire, and celebrate.