RBC Black Diamond Ball Celebrates a Decade of Black Excellence, Announces Headliner and Award Recipients
A Grammy Award-winning Artist Performs, Media Icon and Business Magnate Honoured
For Immediate Release
February 20, 2025 (Toronto, ON) - The RBC Black Diamond Ball is set to celebrate its milestone 10th anniversary under the theme, Let’s Get Together on Saturday February 22nd, 2025 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West, Black Carpet begins at 6:00pm, Program begins at 7:30pm. The highly anticipated event will be headlined by Grammy-Award winning artist Melanie Fiona, featuring a dynamic line up of performances and award presentations hosted by Juno-award winning singer Sean Jones and media personality Azalea Hart.
Joining the evening’s entertainment are The Vocalist 2025 winner Dario Dvon, who took home the grand prize of $10,000 and the dynamic Recipee Band.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the community, the RBC Black Diamond Ball will honour a number of recipients including:
Legacy Award: Justice Dr. Irvin Andre, Ontario Court of Justice
Media Icon Award: Tracy Moore, Television Host & Journalist
Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael Lee-Chin, Business Leader & Philanthropist
Legacy Award: Karl Subban, Educator & Former Hockey Coach
Soul and Unity Award: Melanie Fiona, Grammy Award-Winning Artist
“Over the past decade, the RBC Black Diamond Ball has grown into one of Canada’s premier cultural events, celebrating Black excellence in the arts, culture, community and business,” shared Black Diamond Ball Founder Shawn Cuffie, who is also the VP of Operations for ArtXPeriential Projects, producers of the Ball.
The 10th Annual RBC Black Diamond Ball, marks a milestone year in fostering unity and collective strength within the Black community. Through the music, community and storytelling, the event shines a spotlight on individuals and organizations shaping the future.
Black Diamond Ball B-roll Host Headshots Melanie Fiona Bio and Headshot
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About The Black Diamond Ball
Not-for-profit ArtXperiential Projects produces the Black Diamond Ball, which was founded in 2015 to celebrate Black culture, showcase artists, support Black youth and Black-owned businesses across Canada.
The Black Diamond Ball brings together the community and its supporters to celebrate the conclusion of Black History Month and accomplishments of the community. We do this by honouring youth and pillars of the community with awards, showcasing community businesses in a marketplace and by giving emerging and professional community artists a platform to perform and entertain before a combined audience of over 75,000 televised and in-person attendees.
Each year we put forth this signature Black History Month event to support important initiatives, artists, small businesses and to celebrate the Black community’s achievements. We’re excited to explore and celebrate our vibrant cultures and creative communities. We know that championing diversity, inclusion and equality gives us all the sense of belonging thus encouraging our communities to thrive in a meaningful way year-round.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.