The Nevis Island Administration’s Department of Gender Affairs celebrated the achievements of 14 exceptional young girls at the 2025 Girls of Excellence Awards Ceremony. Held on October 11, 2025, at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park, the event was themed “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead, Girls on the Frontline of Crisis,” aligning with the International Day of the Girl Child. The ceremony recognized girls who have demonstrated leadership, courage, and excellence in their schools and communities. Awardees included Rachel Charran from Cecele Browne Integrated School, Jahzara Davis Nisbett from Nevis International Secondary School, and Marika Kendall from Charlestown Secondary School, among others. Deputy Governor General Her Honour Hyleeta Liburd, Minister of Gender Affairs Senator Jahnel Nisbett, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Zahnela Claxton presented the awards. Minister Nisbett praised the honorees for their resilience and ability to lead during challenging times, emphasizing the opportunities they have to shape the future. The event also featured a keynote address by Youth Junior Minister of Tourism Khayla Claxton and a spoken word performance by Brianné Chapman, a recipient of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens award. The Department of Gender Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young girls and fostering the next generation of women leaders on Nevis.
NIA celebrates young female achievers with 2025 Girls of Excellence Awards
