THE 19th Annual Awards and launching of the 20th year of Junior Achievement (JA) was held on Thursday last week, at the Golden Palm Events Centre in Rodney Bay.
All schools which participated in the programmes were recognized for their efforts over the past year with primary schools receiving certificates of participation and students of the company programme being awarded trophies, bursaries and certificates.
Managing Director of RJB Hotel Supplies Mr. Rick John Barnard was the featured guest Speaker. He shared his experience on becoming an entrepreneur, providing inspiration to the students at the ceremony saying: āHaving a dream, hard work, determination, passion and staying focused bring about lasting rewardsā.
This yearās ceremony formed part of the Ministry of Commerceās āBusiness monthā and was included in the calendar of activities. The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of awards to participants of the Company programme as follows:
1. National Achiever of the Year 2014/2015
ā¢ 1st place – Keeghan Patrick of St Maryās College; he received a trophy, certificate and bursary EC$3,000.00.
ā¢ 2nd place – Valerie Baptiste of Choiseul Secondary School; she received a trophy, certificate and a bursary of EC$2,500.00.
ā¢ 3rd place – Rā Monty Regis of Soufriere Comprehensive School; he received a trophy, certificate and a CXC voucher valued at EC$500.00.
2. Company Awards
ā¢ Best Attendance – JA Xpress Designz of the Babonneau Secondary
ā¢ Best Records – Tie Dazzle of the Choiseul Secondary
ā¢ Highest Return on Investment Award – Gem Papier of the George Charles Secondary
ā¢ Sales Person of the Year – KamaliahMonroque, JA Xpress Designs of Babonneau Secondary
ā¢ The Governor Generalās award for Innovation, Originality and Creativity – Gem Papier of the George Charles Secondary school
Company of the Year 2014/2015
– 1st place – GEM Papier of George Charles Secondary
– 2nd place – Tie Dazzle – Choiseul Secondary
– 3rd place – JA Xpress Designz ā Babonneau Secondary