The Yannies: A Night of CelebratioN
The Yannies
On November 30th, 2024 we celebrated six years of empowering Ottawa-Gatineau youth! Founded by the late Member of Parliament and teacher, Paul Dewar, YAN has carried forward his vision of an organization led by and for Ottawa-Gatineau youth. This red-carpet event, dubbed "The YANNIES," was a fusion of awards ceremony, networking session, fundraiser and celebratory bash! Our guests enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres and mocktails as we recognized the incredible achievements of youth-led initiatives in the region. These spectacular young minds, all past recipients of YAN's microgrants, have made a positive impact on our community, and we were thrilled to celebrate them!
The Yannies Awardees
Grantee of the Year
2019: Purple Sisters
2020: Unity for Action
2021: Project Agape
2022: I Dance to Express
2023: Create Change Collective
2024: Pinoys on Parliament (Kabangka)
Top per Category
Artistic Expression: Create Change Collective
Community Building: Project Agape
Issue-Based Advocacy: Leading in Colour
Health Policy & Wellness: Talk Overdose
Learning & Career Connections: Sidra’s Treehouse
People’s Choice
Top Campus Group: Black Student Leaders Association at the University of Ottawa
Best Sports/ Movement Project: I Dance to Express
Best Comms Game: Unity for Action
Don’t miss out on the excitement. Enchanted Booth will be there with their incredible 360 Video Booth. Stop by and capture fun, dynamic memories that’ll make this milestone event unforgettable!
