In a prestigious ceremony orchestrated by Sports Minister Daryll S. Matthew, volleyball official Rawle Lee has been crowned Official of the Year at the 2025 Antigua and Barbuda National Sports Awards. The honor was formally bestowed by Dr. Colin Greene, the nation’s Commissioner of Sports, in recognition of exceptional contributions to sports officiating and behind-the-scenes excellence in competitive athletics.
Lee, who holds dual roles as a FIVB-certified referee and the National Referee Coordinator for the Antigua and Barbuda Amateur Volleyball Association, received the award for his transformative impact on volleyball officiating standards both domestically and throughout the Caribbean region. His pioneering achievement of becoming Antigua and Barbuda’s first-ever Continental Referee at the XVIII Pan American Cup was highlighted as a landmark accomplishment for the nation, signaling his expanding influence within international sporting circles.
Event organizers emphasized that Lee’s professional approach—characterized by unwavering discipline, integrity, and leadership—has substantially elevated the quality and development of volleyball officiating in the country. The National Sports Awards ceremony serves as an annual platform to honor athletes, coaches, and officials whose dedicated service and outstanding performances drive the advancement of sports across the nation.