Dominica to host 13th National Youth Awards, unveils names of nominees

Roseau, Dominica: The National Youth Council of Dominica announced the hosting of the 13th National Youth Awards of the country. After five years, the NYCD is to celebrate the distinguished efforts of youth in and beyond the country. It will take place on Monday, September 26 2022.

NYCD also unveiled the name of the youth who got nominated for the awards across various categories. Nominations were opened to the public to nominate as many individuals across as many Award categories, and they have over 35 nominees across 14 Award categories. 

Read Here: Full list of the nominees for the 2022 Youth Awards: 

The nominees for the 2022 Outstanding Youth in Indigenous Cultural and Traditional Preservation Award and Outstanding Youth in Agriculture: 

NOMINEES: 

Adicia Burton

Alyah Leblanc

Lakeyia Josep

• The Outstanding Youth in Indigenous Cultural & Traditional Preservation Award recognizes the contributions and efforts of our Kalinago youth to the preservation of Kalinago culture.
• The Outstanding Youth in Agriculture Award recognizes an outstanding youth who has actively contributed to agricultural education, production and/or policy.

The nominees for the 2022 Outstanding Youth in Media and Outstanding Youth in Diaspora Awards: 

NOMINEES:

Jerelle Joseph

Linda Martin

Derzan Peltier

• The Outstanding Youth In Diaspora Award recognizes the work of youth in the Diaspora who are breaking new ground within any field and for their resounding success for continued patronage to their country of origin.
• The Outstanding Youth in Media Award recognizes the contributions of youth to media through journalism, social media and media literacy.

The nominees for the 2022 Outstanding Youth in Digital Transformation and Outstanding Youth in Liberal & Performing Arts Awards: 

NOMINEES:

Davidson Edwards

Alyssa Letang

• This Outstanding Youth in Digital Transformation Award recognizes the contributions and efforts of our youth to integrate digital technology into all areas of a business resulting in fundamental changes to how businesses operate.
• The Outstanding Youth in Liberal and Performing Arts Award recognizes the contributions of youth to music, drama and the arts.

The nominees for the 2022 Outstanding Youth in Climate Activism and Environmental Advocacy: 

NOMINEES:

Ferdison Valmond

Christianna Paul

Jeanelle Brisbane

Ashfred Norris

Ash Prynce

• This Award recognizes the contributions and efforts of our youth climate activists tackling clime change through climate actions in Dominica.

The nominees for the 2022 Outstanding Youth in Entrepreneurship Award:

NOMINEES:

Jermali Pierre

Darren Leblanc

Lakeyia Joseph

Sheralee Giraudel

Jemima Mills

Crystel Hilton

• This Award recognizes the contributions and efforts of youth entrepreneurs changing our local business environment.

The nominees for the 2022 Outstanding Youth or Youth Organization in Cultural Preservation & National Heritage: 

NOMINEES:

Kernillia Nella

Adams Youth Emergency Action Committees-

Dominica Convent High School

UMOJA CHS

Tasha P

Ordel Hamilton

• This Award recognizes the contributions and efforts of youth to Dominica’s cultural preservation.

Further, they also thank all of the sponsors and partners who have contributed to the realization and success of the NYA thus far. The sponsors were Dominica National Lottery Sagicor Life Inc and Dominica Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. Dragon windows Fine Foods Jimmit Damien Dublin Government of Dominica Big Edge Financial Express National Cooperative Credit Union Nccu The Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI) Emerald Movies Inc.