2nd Annual National Men’s Day Awards
Shining a Spotlight on Men Making a Positive Impact
The 2nd Annual National Men’s Day Awards brought together men in St. Kitts and Nevis who are making a positive difference in the community and the lives of others.
Awards Ceremony Held at Ramada Resort
The ceremony was held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Ramada Resort and was attended by a number of dignitaries, including Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, and Minister of State responsible for Gender Affairs, the Honourable Isalean Phillip. Deputy Premier in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), the Honourable Eric Evelyn, led a contingent of NIA Cabinet officials to the awards ceremony, including the Honourable Spencer Brand and the Honourable Jahnel Nisbett, Minister of Gender Affairs.
Awards Presented in Various Categories
A total of 21 awards were presented in various categories, including:
- Creative Economy: Amu Dele Adams and Glenville Fahie
- Community Activism: Alex Straun and Samuel Williams
- Sustainable Development: Cromwell Williams and Ervin ‘Ounce’ Weekes
- Entrepreneurship: Leroy Ponteen and William Webbe
- Sports: Elvis ‘Pepe’ Isaac and Frankie Claxton
- Mental Health and Human Services: Anton Hicks
- Media: St. Clair ‘Chico’ Liburd
Special Awards Presented
Special awards were also presented, including:
- His Ability Award: Anthony Mills
- Disability Empowerment Award: Edison Warner
- Legacy Awards: Leroy Powell and Antonio ‘Abonatty’ Liburd
- Regional Men’s Awards: Evered ‘Webbo’ Herbert and Pastor Peter Paul
- Premier’s Award: Jonathon Liburd
- Prime Minister’s Award: Reiner Doan Ferdinand
- Inaugural International Men’s Day Founder’s Award: Dion Browne, Gender Officer within the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs
Concluding Remarks
"It is critically important that we recognize men in this country," Dr. Drew said. "Men are not made of steel and do need support as well. Men should be celebrated as much as women. I long for the day that Father’s Day will resonate as much as Mother’s Day or International Men’s Day as much as Women’s Day or the march for prostate cancer is as big as the walk for breast cancer. We have to send a strong message that men matter too," he said, issuing a call to action for men to embrace this year’s local theme for International Men’s Day: ‘Promoting Positive Male Role Models.’
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the purpose of the National Men’s Day Awards?
A: The National Men’s Day Awards aim to recognize men in St. Kitts and Nevis who are making a positive difference in the community and the lives of others. - Q: What is the theme for this year’s International Men’s Day?
A: The theme is ‘Promoting Positive Male Role Models.’ - Q: Who was the keynote speaker at the awards ceremony?
A: The keynote speaker was Cabinet Secretary and 2021 International Men’s Day Awardee, Dr. Marcus Natta. - Q: What was the main message conveyed by Dr. Drew during the ceremony?
A: Dr. Drew emphasized the importance of recognizing men’s contributions and the need for men to be celebrated as much as women. He also encouraged men to be their best selves and to promote positive male role models.
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