On Friday, May 13, 2016, the State of Connecticut African-American Affairs Commission (AAAC) will host its 17th Annual Classic Awards.

  On Friday, May 13, 2016, the State of Connecticut African-American Affairs Commission (AAAC) will host its 17th Annual Classic Awards. The Commission will recognize individuals from around the state who have made significant contributions. The event will be held in the Atrium of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.  Scholarships will be presented to AAAC Youth of the Year for their academic achievements.  This year we have the honor of recognizing Jahana Hayes – National Teacher of the Year.  Please RSVP if you haven’t already.

 Man of the Year  -  Dr. James Thompson, Jr. 

(Superintendent, Bloomfield Public Schools)

Woman of the Year  -  Jahana Hayes (Teacher of the Year, Kennedy High School – Waterbury)

Youth of the Year  -  James Clary (Henry Abbott Technical High School – Danbury)

Youth of the Year -  Zakeya Herring (James Hillhouse High School – New Haven)

Lifetime Achievement   -  Scot X. Esdaile (President, CT NAACP State Conference)

Business & Economic Development  - Howard K. Hill 
(Howard K. Hill Funeral Services – New Haven)

Keynote Speaker  - Reverend Marilyn B. Kendrix 
(The Congregational Church of Naugatuck)

Invocation  - Reverend Joyce Johnson 
(Cross Street A.M.E Zion Church, Middletown)