JCI Antigua Named Most Outstanding Organisation at Regional Convention

JCI Antigua has been named Most Outstanding Organisation at the 66th National Convention in Saint Lucia, returning home with a string of awards recognising its community projects, leadership development and members’ achievements.

The convention, held from October 7 to 10, also saw former JCI Antigua President Laurel Jonas elected to lead JCI West Indies as National President for the 2027 administrative year. Colette Edwards was elected Vice President.

Led by President Collet Gordon, the Antigua delegation earned the 100% Efficiency Award, Public Relations Award and Skills Development Award.

Two of the chapter’s initiatives also secured top honours. Aspire to Inspire won Best Local Growth and Development Programme, while the Spotlight Entrepreneur Expo was recognised as Best JCI RISE Project.

JCI Antigua’s members recorded further success in the convention’s competitive events. Maleeka Goodwin won the Public Speaking Championship, while Donte Walter, Kenrick George and Tiffany Strann-Peters secured the Debating Championship.

Individual honours went to Akilah Anderson, who was named Best Local Secretary-General, and Olson Browne, who received the Most Outstanding Member Award. Sherese Roberts received one of two First-Timer Awards.

Leadership achievements were recognised through the Presidential Honours. Gordon received the Excellence in Leadership among Local Presidents Award, while Edwards earned the Excellence in Leadership among Board Officers Award. National President Therese Mills received the Above and Beyond Award.

Beyond its wins, JCI Antigua earned seven additional finalist nominations, reflecting the range of its work in business development, training, humanitarian service and collaboration.

The nominated initiatives included the Professionalism in Customer Care Seminar for Best Local Business and Entrepreneurship Programme; the Training Series for Best Local Individual and Development Programme; and the Peace Walk for Best Humanitarian Project.

The Prospective Members Gentle Heart Initiative was shortlisted for Best International Cooperation Project, while the chapter’s partnership with the Lions Club for prostate screening was a finalist for Best Inter-Organisation Collaboration Project.

Gordon was also shortlisted for Most Outstanding Local President, and Goodwin for Most Outstanding New Member.

JCI Antigua congratulated its members and partners for their contributions to the successful convention showing, which recognised both the chapter’s programmes and the people delivering them.