Award: Vincentian Youth Ambassador

Award Description: To celebrate an outstanding youth in SVG who demonstrated exemplary leadership, community service and strong commitment to representing the values and spirit of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Biographies of Nominees

Anicia DeRoche

Anicia DeRoche is a talented student and dedicated leader. She attended the Emmanuel High School in Mesopotamia, where she served as Head Girl, where she showcased leadership and academic excellence. Anicia’s groundbreaking project on rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation won her top honours at the Vinlec National Technology Science Fair, making her the first Emmanuel High student to participate. Her work is inspired by her late grandmother and aims to promote sustainable practices for a better future.

Outside of academics, Anicia is a passionate member of the No. 23 Ranger Guide Unit and a former member of the No. 2 Marriaqua Girl Guide Company. She has served as Patrol Second and Patrol Leader, earning recognition as the Most Outstanding Guide on her enrolment day. Currently, Anicia serves as the 2025 Year Two Representative for the No. 23 Ranger Guide Unit, a role she undertakes with pride and responsibility. Anicia’s achievements reflect her commitment to leadership, innovation, and community development.

Charisma Lee

Charisma Lee is a fifteen-year-old student of the Intermediate High School, currently in Form 5. She is a motivated and talented young individual with a passion for creativity, leadership, and community service. During the summer of 2025, Charisma had the remarkable opportunity to collaborate with the Melisizwe Brothers to compose a song, which is set to be released on October 10th, 2025.

Charisma is a proud Ranger Guide in her first year of service, where she continues to develop skills in teamwork, discipline, and community engagement. At school, she serves as a Prefect, demonstrating responsibility and leadership among her peers. She is also recognized as the school’s top public speaking champion, having won multiple internal competitions for her confident speaking and persuasive communication skills.

Beyond her academic and leadership roles, Charisma contributes to her church’s media team, specialising in camera operation and video production for church services and events. She is a dedicated musician, playing the steel pan with the Sion Hill Orchestra, where she proudly showcases her cultural and musical talents.

Charisma is known for her positive attitude, dedication, and creativity. She continues to inspire others through her involvement in school, church, and community activities. Charisma strives to make a meaningful impact wherever she goes.

Nyah James

Nyah James is a proud Vincentian youth leader dedicated to excellence, service, and the empowerment of others. A former Head Girl of the St. Vincent Girls’ High School (2024–2025), she has distinguished herself as a young woman of vision and integrity. Through her roles as Treasurer of the Interact Club (2023–2024) and Assistant District Interact Representative (2024-2025), Nyah has championed youth service and leadership development across communities.

As a Young Leader within the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Girl Guides Association, she has earned top honours, including the Chief Commissioner’s Guide Award (2025), the George Phillips Excellence Award (2024), and the Norma Keizer Award for Leadership, reflecting her unwavering commitment to personal growth and national pride.

In November, Nyah will represent St. Vincent and the Grenadines at the Rotary Club of Port of Spain Model United Nations, promoting peace and human rights. Guided by the motto Per Ardua Ad Alta, she strives to inspire youth to rise, lead, and uplift their nation.