‘Abbott Elementary’ star is honoured at University of the West Indies awards gala

Beyond Our Imagination — that was the theme of the 14th Annual UWI Toronto Benefit Awards to raise funds to support Caribbean students attending the University of the West Indies. More than 450 guests celebrated at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on April 29, where actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph, of “Dreamgirls” and “Abbott Elementary” fame, received the Luminary Award and pledged via video to create a scholarship in her family’s name. Another highlight was the live auction, where Wes Hall, of “Dragons’ Den,” won autographed Lennox Lewis boxing gloves and a private lesson from the former heavyweight champ.

The 14th Annual UWI Toronto Benefit Awards were held at the Ritz-Carlton.

Donette Chin-Loy Chang and Brigette Chang-Addorisio, right, with her children Lucas and Savanna.

Elizabeth Buchanan-Hind and Dodridge D. Miller.

Caleb, Kevin and Ann-Marie Hibbert.

Hilary Beckles and Anya Schnoor.

Fennella Bruce and Sabrina Perry.

Donovan Bailey.

Wes Hall and Lennox Lewis.

Tyrone Edwards and Julianna Foster.

Dahabo Ahmed-Omer and Ray Williams.

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