In a prestigious ceremony honoring athletic excellence, bodybuilder Melissa Seaforth has been declared the Senior Sportswoman of the Year for 2025 at the Antigua and Barbuda National Sports Awards. The nation’s Governor-General, Sir Rodney Williams, personally bestowed the honor, which celebrates exceptional achievement, exemplary leadership, and distinguished representation of the country on the global stage.
Seaforth’s remarkable year was highlighted by her triumphant victory at the IFBB Bikini Fitness Pro Masters World Championship in Malta, where she clinched the world title. Further cementing her status as a dominant force in the sport, she secured multiple podium finishes at various competitions throughout Europe. Award officials emphasized that her competitive success and her ambassadorial efforts have been instrumental in elevating the international profile of Antigua and Barbuda.
Adding to the rewards of the accolade, telecommunications provider Flow unveiled a special incentive for the winners. Both the Senior Sportsman and Senior Sportswoman of the Year will be granted a full year of complimentary mobile postpaid service. The National Sports Awards serve as an annual institution to celebrate athletes, coaches, and sports officials who have achieved significant distinction at local, regional, and international levels over the previous year.