Gezahgn Wordofa is among the highest achieving Ethiopians in North America. The Stratford man was recently honoured at the Bikila Awards in Toronto.
The awards were started to foster excellence in academic and business ventures and promote volunteerism within people of Ethiopian origin in Canada.
Wordofa, who’s the founder and president and the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron, was given the Professional Excellence Award. He praised his family, volunteers, and the Perth-Huron community during his acceptance speech.