Governor drs. Eugene B. Holiday hosted the Governor’s Youth Award For Excellence at the Belair Community Center.
Governor of Sint Maarten
On June 17, 2022, His Excellency, Governor drs. Eugene B. Holiday hosted the Governor’s Youth Award For Excellence at the Belair Community Center. Based on the recommendation of the panel of judges the Awards were presented to:
– Devon R.A. Skeete, recipient in the category Arts;
– Naima B. Hodge, co-recipient in the category Academics; and
– Genesis V. Lewis, co-recipient in the category Academics;
This year also highlighted the runner-ups in the category Academics, who received a recognition in the form of a plaque. Governor Holiday presented the plaque to:
– Kesar Vasnani, first runner-up in the category Academics;
– Xavier S.F. Aventurin, second runner-up in the category Academics; and
– Ava G. Gibson, second runner-up in the category Academics
Commitment to Excellence was the theme for this year’s Governor’s Youth Award For Excellence and in line with this theme tributes in the form of song were given. Tributes to applaud the parents, teachers, and nominators on their efforts to develop and nurture the young finalists. And tributes to the runner-ups and winners in recognition for their efforts. Performers Malaïka Maxwell and La Vaune Henry delivered the tributes in line with the theme Commitment to Excellence.
