Photos courtesy of Grand Rapids Community College.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (GRPS) – Two longtime leaders at GRPS and two current scholars were honored at the 43rd Annual GIANT Awards.
The GIANT Awards pay tribute to notable African Americans who have made significant contributions to the betterment of society.
Grand Rapids Board of Education Trustee Kimberley Williams was the recipient of the Floyd Skinner Justice Award. Williams, a proud graduate of Creston High School, has served on the Board of Education since 2019. She has served as President, Vice President, and Treasurer during her time on the board.
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (UPrep) Principal Kenyatta Hill-Hall was named the recipient of the Hattie Beverly Education Award. Hill-Hall’s journey in education is deeply rooted in GRPS. Her father taught in the district for many years. Hill-Hall began her time at UPrep as an eighth-grade teacher before rising to assistant principal and ultimately principal.
Proceeds from the GIANT Awards Banquet benefit the Junior GIANT Scholarship Fund, which supports and empowers the next generation of leaders. Two GRPS scholars received Junior GIANT Scholarship Recipients:
- Randon “RJ” Beasley, Jr., Grand Rapids Learning Center
- Azaria Powell, Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
This year’s honorees were chosen from more than 120 nominations. You can see the full list of award recipients here.
