The 2025 WOW Factor Awards, hosted by iRise Management, illuminated the John E. St. Luce Finance and Conference Centre on Saturday evening, spotlighting the spirit of excellence and exceptional customer service across Antigua and Barbuda. This annual gala recognized outstanding professionals from diverse industries for their innovation, dedication, and exemplary service. Among the distinguished honorees were Stosh Browne of Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB), who clinched the Financial Services award, and Brian Branker of Caribbean LNG Inc., celebrated in the Manufacturing, Energy, and Telecoms category. Priscilla Joseph of St. John’s Catholic Primary was lauded in Sports and Education, while Vito Walter, a private chef, triumphed in the Food and Beverage sector. Other notable winners included Qasim Henry of Antigua Inside Out for Transportation and Tours, Jeannette Bowen of Hadeed Motors Ltd. for Sales and Marketing, and Shallamar-Ann Williams of Shally’s Balloons Plus for Entrepreneurship. In the creative and entertainment sphere, Lennard “Young Lyrics” Henry was honored in I.T., Media, and Entertainment, while Karen Grenado-Wong of Sandals Grande Antigua took home the Hospitality and Tourism award. Anderson Tuitt of the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) was recognized in Law Enforcement and Safety, Charisse Pigott-Benta of the Social Security Board in Public Sector and Statutory Corporations, and Shenelle Benjamin, an emergency room nurse at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, in Health and Wellness. The event, bolstered by sponsors such as GIC Insurance, Paperclips, Harney Motors, and Falmouth Harbour Marina, underscored the nation’s commitment to raising standards and inspiring excellence across all sectors.
Antigua and Barbuda Honours Top Professionals at WOW Factor Awards 2025
