2nd Annual National Men’s Day Awards Celebrate Positive Male Role Models
Men Making a Positive Impact in St. Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 02, 2024 (SKNIS): The 2nd Annual National Men’s Day Awards turned the spotlight on men in St. Kitts and Nevis who are making a positive difference in the community and the lives of others.
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
A total of 21 awards were presented in various categories. Recognised for their contributions to the Creative Economy were 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, and Media – St. Clair ‘Chico’ Liburd.
A number of special awards were also presented as part of the recognition ceremony. The awardees were Anthony Mills – His Ability Award; Edison Warner – Disability Empowerment Award; Leroy Powell and Antonio ‘Abonatty’ Liburd – Legacy Awards, and Evered ‘Webbo’ Herbert and Pastor Peter Paul, Regional Men’s Awards. The Premier’s Award was bestowed upon Jonathon Liburd, while Reiner Doan Ferdinand was presented the Prime Minister’s Award. Gender Officer within the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs, Dion Browne was surprised with the Inaugural International Men’s Day Founder’s Award.
Keynote Address
Prime Minister Drew congratulated the awardees during his remarks, saying, “It is critically important that we recognise men in this country. 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.”
Minister of State Phillip reminded the audience that many men in our lives and society are leading productive lives and making valuable contributions to national development, and they too deserve recognition for their efforts.
The feature address was delivered by Cabinet Secretary and 2021 International Men’s Day Awardee, Dr. Marcus Natta, who urged men to look at themselves in selfie mode on their phones and speak positively to become the “best version of themselves” and to continue the “journey of becoming their best selves.”
Conclusion
The 2nd Annual National Men’s Day Awards celebrated the positive contributions of men in St. Kitts and Nevis, recognizing their hard work and dedication to making a difference in their communities and beyond.
FAQs
- What was the purpose of the 2nd Annual National Men’s Day Awards?
The purpose was to recognize men who are making a positive impact in St. Kitts and Nevis and to promote positive male role models. - Who attended the ceremony?
The ceremony was attended by a number of dignitaries including Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, and Minister of State responsible for Gender Affairs, Isalean Phillip, among others. - How many awards were presented?
A total of 21 awards were presented in various categories, including Creative Economy, Community Activism, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Sports, Mental Health and Human Services, and Media.
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