Outstanding youth recognized

Steffon Evans, Full Life Outreach Ministries founder, is the winner of the National Youth Awards Programme Prime Minister’s Cup.

Evans empowers and mobilizes youth through outreach, education, the arts and environment.

Evans, who has a passion for community development, also took home the Environment Award at the awards ceremony which was held virtually.

The 34th National Youth Awards Programme is the avenue by which the government celebrates the accomplishments of all that is positive among the youth.

Youth were recognized in 13 categories – agriculture, leadership, personal triumph, governance, ally, education, sports, entrepreneurship, religion, arts, organization, community volunteerism and rising star (community, arts, education, volunteerism, sports and culture).

Winners were determined on the quality of impact, level of innovationor fresh approaches to problem solving, quality of achievement, quality of evidence provided and sustainability.

The winners have gone above and beyond the call of duty and have exemplified the essence of this year’s youth month theme – “Resilient Youth: Re-engineered for Re-emergence #iamresilient #NYM2020”.

Marcos Ambrister, who is passionate about ensuring that the voices of young people throughout the nation are heard, was awarded the Minister’s Cup. He served as the regional outreach officer for the Caribbean Youth Conference.

Ambrister was also awarded the governance award.

Brunay Clarke, who was recognized by the Prime Minister’s Office for National Heroes Day 2020, is a fervent educator who uses her energy to keep her students motivated and engaged. She was awarded the Director’s Cup.

Clarke was also awarded the Education Award.

The Youth Ally Award went to DeAngelo Ferguson, a native of South Andros who founded the Men of Excellence Program and the Alfred and Nancy Stuart Foundation with a focus on making a difference in the lives of young men and propelling students toward higher education.

Laverne Armbrister took the Sports Honor, having been the one to watch in a variety of sports and making waves as a member of the under-17 girls Bahamas National team, the Government Secondary School Sports Association (GSSSA) championship games, as well as national and international tournaments.

Shelly Elisee, the former Miss World University of The Bahamas, was awarded the Youth in Entrepreneurship Award for her pursuits. She fearlessly shares her voice on her own YouTube channel.

The Youth in Arts Award went to Kenton Hepburn, a creative entrepreneur who along with his partner has established his own media company, creating the “Lockdown Feature Project” which positively engaged creatives around the country during the pandemic.

Waynisha Saunders, the organizer behind the faith-based event “Gracefully Broken”, won the Triumphant Award.

Saunders lives a life led to empower young people with moving testimonies of making it through, with God’s help.

Rising Star Awards were won by Aaryn Farrington (Education), Nathan Hart (Leadership) and Sierra Blair (Entrepreneurship).

Farrington is a youth whose academic accolades extend far beyond that of even the most successful students. She balances her academic success with a love for the performing arts.

Hart is an 11th grade prefect who has an extensive leadership resume, holding a variety of the most essential leadership positions within The Flourished Again Youth Empowerment Program.

Blair is a children’s book author, cooking show host and young entrepreneur who has completed over 90 hours of community service.

Charles Smith Jr. took home the Religion Award. Faith leader and founder of Glory Seekers Experience, mentors rave of his talent, charisma and prospects to transform generations.

Tre’mia Hutchinson won the Youth in Agriculture Award. Hutchinson is BAMSI (Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science) aquaponics-certified and passionate environmentalist who grows her own garden and educates others on the importance and benefits of the modern trend of backyard gardening.

Cornesha Colebrooke is the Youth in Community Volunteerism winner. She is a community activist in the truest sense of the word, discerning the needs of her community and taking the lead on finding solutions.

Cyril Miller, of the Flourished Again Youth Empowerment Program, which impacts over 200 children yearly and is incorporated within 16 schools across the country, was the winner of the Youth Organization Award.

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