The Inaugural Youth Excellence Awards

Award: Youth Athlete of the Year

Award Description: The Youth Athlete of the Year Award honors a remarkable young athlete who has shown outstanding skill, commitment, and sportsmanship throughout the season. This esteemed award celebrates a player whose individual brilliance and contributions have made a significant impact in his/her sporting discipline.

 

Shafiqua Maloney is the holder of the 800m national record and competed the 2024 Olympics where she finished 4th in the women's 800m final. She studied at the South Illinois University for two years and then moved to the University of Arkansas . In 2021 she competed NACAC U23 championship where she won gold in the 800m and silver in the 400m. She also participated in the 2019 Carifta Games and also she took part in different meets such as IAAF World Juniors, Pan American Juniors and 2020 Olympics.

Ms. Shafiqua Maloney
Age: 25 Address: Arkansas, USA

In 2024 he graduated the St. Vincent Grammar School with 8 CSEC passes. He is no other than Mr. Keo Davis. He has just started his tertiary education at the St. Vincent Community College, DASGS but balances this with his running abilities. In recent times he competed in the 2022 Carifta Games in Jamaica and is the National U20 200m record holder with a time of 20.85.

Mr. Keo Davis
Age: 18 Address: Freehand ,Mesopotamia

Cornelius is a Vincentian born professional football who plays as a forward for Liga 1 Club Semen Padang. He began his career in 2001 with the System 3 Fc and moved to Nemwill Hope International FC in 2007. In 2009 he moved to Canada where he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency programme. One year after he was promoted to the senior team and also played for their reserve squad in 2011. Thereafter, he signed for Caledonia AIA. He spent one year there. In 2017 he joined T.C Spots Club in the Maldives where he scored 22 goals in his debut season. Mr. Stewart also captained the national team, SVG, and recently represented his country at the CONCACAF games.

Mr. Cornelius Stewart
Age: 35 Address: Questelles, St. Vincent

Mr. Dillon Douglas is a passionate cricketer that strives to represent his clubs and country with unwavering dedication. He is an all-rounder. He was once the vice captain of the SVG U-19 team and during that time he mentored merging talents within the team, building on technical skills and mental approach. He is know for encouraging a cohesive team atmosphere and is a highly effective communicator during games. Dillon has represented his country at the senior level, currently plays for the Windward Islands Volcanoes. He represented the La Soufriere Hikers in the local VPL tournament and is the first cricketer to cross the 1,000 runs mark. Aside from playing for numerous teams in T10 tournaments, he was crowned Youth Sportsman of the year 2016.

Mr. Dillon Douglas
Age: 26Address: Byera

"Kimesha began playing netball at the age of 12 and has since earned a reputation as an exceptional player and person both on and off the court. She initially played for the St. Vincent and the Grenadines national netball team at the U16 level and later progressed to the U23 level. She eventually joined the senior national team, where she now serves as the captain. In 2023, alongside Miss Kaywana Charles, Kimesha led her team to a historic bronze medal at the 24th Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in El Salvador. Most recently, in 2024, she captained her team to victory as the champions of the ECCB International Netball Series."

Ms. Kimesha Antoine
Age: 32 Address: Richland Park

Ms. Greene is a 17 year old swimmer from Biabou and holds multiple records. She holds records in the OECS 13-14 50m butterfly, 15-17 50m freestyle and butterfly. Locally, she holds national short and long course records in: 50m and 100m freestyle, 100m 50m butterfly and backstroke. Kennice has represented her country at numerous events in 2014- present: the OECS Swimming Championships, Junior Pan American Games 2021, Cali, Columbia, Olympic Games in Paris etc. Also, she is well decorated with 6 golds, 1 silver, 2 national records from BASA Long Course in March 2024 and in May 2024 of BASA Long Course 1 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze and 2nd overall female 15 and over.

Ms. Kennice Greene
Age: 17 Address: Biabou

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