Humanity Awards
Father Vincent Waterman, Patriarch Vincent the 1st of the African Orthodox Church, served the St. Philip's African Orthodox Church in Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia for 33 years. EPIC was privileged to have his presence on the Board of Directors for 13 years, from the charity's beginnings until he had to resign due to ill health. Father Waterman died at the age of 93 in January 2019.
Father Waterman often said, “There’s no race but the human race.”
In honour of his life of service and love, EPIC has instituted an annual $500 Humanity Award in his memory.
This award is to honour graduating high school students whose actions exemplify
Patriarch Vincent Waterman's Boundless Community Giving
and Treatment of Others as Winners of the Human Race
Awards are granted to a student from each of the five Cape Breton Regional Municipality high schools after being nominated by their Guidance Counsellor
and approved by the EPIC Board of Directors.
Recipients
From 2019 to 2024, one award was granted each year.
In 2025 EPIC decided to recognize five outstanding students every year.
2026
Breton Education Centre
Macey MacDonald
Glace Bay High
Quinlan Losier
Riverview High
Hayden Barron
Sydney Academy
Maranne Currie
Memorial High
Chloe Brasier
2025
Breton Education Centre
Addison MacDonald
Glace Bay High
Olivia Wheaton
Riverview High
Moira Anderson
Sydney Academy
Melanie Costello
Memorial High
Cody Young