Candace Award

"Candace, queen of the Ethiopians" is mentioned in the Bible: Philip meets "a eunuch of great authority" under her reign and converts him to Christianity (Acts 8:27-39).

[2] The awards ceremony was held each year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

[1] The award was established in 1982 as part of an effort to increase recognition of the achievements of Black intellectuals.

The award was given annually to several women and one man in select categories including arts and letters, business, community service, economic development, education, health, science, history, and technology.

Sponsorship was provided by The Paddington Corporation (through their brand Baileys Irish Cream) and then by AT&T.