SANI Legacy Night | Nominate a Leader

SANI Legacy Night honors outstanding leaders in our diaspora.

Event Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Nomination Deadline: November 1, 2026

Help us celebrate those who are elevating Surinamese culture and making a difference in our community.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Nominee's Full Name (First Name, Last Name) *

Nominee's Email Address (if known) *

Nominee's Phone Number (if known)

Nominee's Location (City, State/Country) *

Which award are you nominating someone for? *

Legacy Award — Honors Surinamese leaders elevating our culture on the global stage; innovators, pioneers, and trailblazers whose work creates a lasting legacy.

Pillar of the Community Award — Recognizes long-time supporters who consistently show up and give back — the people you can always count on, who make things happen behind the scenes.

Youth Leadership Award — Recognizes the next generation of leaders already stepping up — young people building, organizing, and carrying Surinamese culture forward before anyone asked them to.

Heritage Guardian Award — Honors those who preserve our traditions for the next generation — the keepers of our language, our faith, our customs, and our stories.

Bridge Builder Award — Recognizes those who connect us across distance and difference — bridging Suriname and the diaspora, generations, and our community and the world.

Why are you nominating this person? *

What makes this person stand out? *

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about this nominee?

To your knowledge, will the nominee be able to attend the event on November 21, 2026? *

Yes, they live locally and can attend

Maybe - they may need advance notice to travel

Unsure - they live far away

I don't know

Do you have photos, articles, videos, or other materials that showcase this person's work?

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Are you planning to attend SANI Legacy Night? *

Yes, I have my ticket

Yes, I plan to get a ticket

Maybe

Thank you for your nomination!