Youth Month Celebrations Conclude with Awards and Recognition

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 29, 2024 (SKNIS): Partners in youth development were honoured for their contributions in 2024, during the Department of Youth Empowerment’s Youth Month celebrations, which concluded on Thursday, November 28, 2024, with the annual Youth Service Reception and Awards.

Recognition and Awards

Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of State responsible for Youth Empowerment, extended a warm welcome to the invited guests, group members, and officials from various organisations in attendance. She expressed deep gratitude for their support throughout the year, noting that many of these partnerships were established years ago and continue to yield positive results to this day.

Guests were treated to a video presentation highlighting various activities held by the department during 2024, narrated by the outgoing Director of Youth Empowerment, Sahira Joseph.

The following individuals and organisations were recognised for their outstanding contributions:

Claricia Langley Stevens – Minister’s Award
Patrice Harris – Director’s Award
St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association – Most Outstanding Youth Organisation
St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank – Most Generous Sponsor
Island Auto Supply – Most Outstanding Partner
Eurecia Foster – Best Youth Volunteer
David Caines – Best Adult Volunteer
Zakiya Maynard – Best Project by a 25 Most Remarkable Teen
Troy Hendrickson, Sindy Smith, and Nicole Boddie – Supporting Partners

Conclusion

The Youth Month 2024 celebrations featured a mix of new and traditional activities, including the High School Chef Competition, Pyjama Talk, Minister’s Youth Forum, Youth Art Exhibition, and the 25 Most Remarkable Teens Awards.

FAQs

Q: What was the purpose of the Youth Month celebrations?

A: The purpose of the Youth Month celebrations was to recognize and reward partners in youth development for their contributions in 2024.

Q: Who were the awardees?

A: The awardees included Claricia Langley Stevens, Patrice Harris, St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association, St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, Island Auto Supply, Eurecia Foster, David Caines, Zakiya Maynard, and Troy Hendrickson, Sindy Smith, and Nicole Boddie.

Q: What activities were held during Youth Month 2024?

A: The activities included the High School Chef Competition, Pyjama Talk, Minister’s Youth Forum, Youth Art Exhibition, and the 25 Most Remarkable Teens Awards.