Dear Friends, Supporters, and Esteemed Guests,

What an unforgettable night! Thank you for joining us on Saturday, November 2nd, at the Marriott for our 5th Annual Haitian American Young Professional Awards and Gala Night. Your presence truly made this celebration of talent, resilience, and community an incredible success. We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support and the vibrant energy you brought to this special evening.

Congratulations to all our remarkable finalists, winners, and honorees! Your accomplishments and dedication are a beacon of inspiration for our community, and we are so proud to celebrate each of you. A heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed honoree, Elsie Saint Louis, for her outstanding contributions to Haitian-American progress. Each of you exemplifies the spirit and excellence that the Haitian community brings to the world.

We extend a warm thank you to our Master of Ceremonies, Valerio Saint Louis, who guided us through the night with such grace and warmth. To our featured speakers, Jaime Harrison, Chair of the Democratic Party, and Marc Alain Boucicault, thank you for your empowering words that resonated with all of us. And to our Keynote Speaker, Kwani Lunis – thank you for sharing your wisdom and inspiring us to keep striving for greatness.

We were honored to have Consul General Regine Pierre with us, a steadfast advocate for the Haitian community. Our heartfelt gratitude also goes to our amazing award presenters:

• Emmanuela Romain-Amedee, U.S. Haitian Chamber Board Secretary and Chair of the Awards Gala Committee
• Aliesha Porcena, 2022 Young Professional of the Year Award Winner
• Brianna Millor-Hammond, 2023 Young Citizen of the Year Award Winner
• Marvin Mathelier, 2023 Young Leader of the Year Award Winner
• Nathalie LeCorps, 2023 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner
• Melissa Sapini, Miss Massachusetts

Each of you added such a personal touch, making each award presentation a cherished memory.

This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Our sincere thanks go to Quadrillion Tech Solutions LLC, Abelard Psychotherapy, TransAction Associates and Corporate Shuttles, EJM Logistics, Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services, Saint Clair Realty, MVW Transportation, JFK Redevelopment Program, and Jojo’s Visual. Your contributions are invaluable and make it possible for us to carry out our mission.

To our media partners, Tele Choublak, Ekran Marabou, and Sakap Fet Boston – thank you for helping us share this event with the world and for highlighting the strength of our community.

To our amazing team who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, thank you for your dedication and hard work. This event was a success because of your efforts and commitment.

Stay tuned, as the official pictures from the Gala will be published on our website within the next few days. We can’t wait to relive the incredible moments with you!

With heartfelt gratitude and best wishes for the journey ahead,

Dr. Hans Patrick Domercant
President and CEO