JCI ANTIGUA COPS SEVERAL AWARDS AT CONVENTION IN ST LUCIA

JCI Antigua copped multiple awards and top honours for its members at the 66th JCI West Indies National Convention in St Lucia.

The convention, held from October 7 – 10, also saw former JCI Antigua president Laurel Jonas elected as JCI West Indies national president for 2027, with Colette Edwards elected vice president.

JCI Antigua, led by president Collet Gordon, was named most outstanding organisation and received several awards, including the 100-percent efficiency award, public relations award and skills development award.

The organisation also won best local growth and development programme for its Aspire to Inspire initiative, and best JCI Rise project for the Spotlight Entrepreneur Expo.

Individual members also earned top recognition. Maleeka Goodwin won the public speaking championship, while Donte Walter, Kenrick George and Tiffany Strann-Peters claimed the debating championship.

Other honourees included Sherese Roberts, who received a first-timer award; Akilah Anderson, named best local secretary-general and Olson Browne, who received the most outstanding member award.