{"id":7566,"date":"2025-10-20T13:23:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T13:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ushaitianchamber.org\/?p=7566"},"modified":"2025-10-20T13:26:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T13:26:34","slug":"wilner-and-marie-auguste-to-receive-2025-toussaint-louverture-and-patriotic-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ushaitianchamber.org\/?p=7566","title":{"rendered":"Wilner and Marie Auguste to Receive 2025 Toussaint Louverture and Patriotic Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7566\" class=\"elementor elementor-7566\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1155eb6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1155eb6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad778d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad778d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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(H.A.U.), will receive the U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce\u2019s 2025 Toussaint Louverture Award, and his wife, Mrs. Marie Auguste, will be recognized with the Patriotic Award. These prestigious honors celebrate their decades of exceptional leadership, civic dedication, and cultural advocacy within the Haitian-American community. Join us in celebrating their legacy at the 6th Annual Haitian American Young Professional Awards (HAYPA) Gala on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at UMass Boston \u2014 the closing night of the inaugural Haitian American Business Summit.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; color: #23496d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;\">\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; color: #23496d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As pioneers behind Boston\u2019s Haitian Heritage Month, the Haitian American Unity Parade, and the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center, the Augustes have left an indelible mark on the cultural life of Massachusetts and beyond. For over 20 years, Mr. Auguste has led efforts to preserve and uplift Haitian identity, while Mrs. Auguste, a longtime nurse and community organizer, has advanced public service and wellness for local families.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; color: #23496d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;\">\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; color: #23496d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Toussaint Louverture Award honors bold leadership in the spirit of Haiti\u2019s revolutionary hero, while the Patriotic Award recognizes deep commitment to community service. Together, these awards reflect the Augustes\u2019 transformative impact\u2014from organizing the city\u2019s flagship Haitian events to creating New England\u2019s first Haitian cultural center after decades of tireless work.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; color: #23496d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;\">\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; color: #23496d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner, culture, and celebration as we pay tribute to these visionary leaders. 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