Several Awarded at Medical Association’s Gala
The Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda Inc. (MAAB) concluded its week of Activities with a Gala and Awards Ceremony. Our Gala Awards Recognized Excellence, Dedication and Resilience among Doctors during the COVID-19 Pandemic and General Practice.
The following highlights the noteworthy recipients:
(Recipients of Awards 1 to 4 were as a result of a transparent voting process among our peers.)
- The Governor General Award for Outstanding Contribution & Service during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Minister of Health Award for COVID-19 Pandemic Education and Awareness Courtney Lewis
- State Insurance Company Limited Award for Outstanding Leadership and Professionalism
- Total Imports Award for Outstanding Community Service
Dr. Alafea Stevens
- Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Marlene Joseph
- Total Imports Frontline Heroes Award (during the COVID-19 Pandemic) Department of the Emergency Room of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Physicians of 2020 and 2021
- Sagicor Award of Recognition – The COVID-19 Vaccine National Technical Work Group (NTWG)
Dr. Lester Simon
Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas
Dr. Courtney Lewis
Dr. George Mansoor
Dr. Jason Belizaire
Dr. Shivon Belle-Jarvis
Dr. Alafea Stevens
- S Brydens COVID-19 Vaccine Champions Award-Private Sector
Dr. Jason Belizaire
Dr. Kezia Gardner
Dr. Edda Hadeed
Dr. Joycelyn Walter-Thomas
Dr. Arlene Sorhaindo
The Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda Extends heartfelt congratulations to all deserving recipients.
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