Ammoya Patrick, a Jamaican business investor and aspiring diplomat, has made waves in the field of international relations by securing the Most Outstanding Diplomat Award at the Best Diplomats United Nations Simulation Conference held in the United States on October 16, 2025. Representing Barbados, Patrick demonstrated exceptional diplomatic prowess, emerging victorious among 70 competitors from 38 countries. The conference centered on the theme ‘Business for Peace: Entrepreneurship in Post-Conflict Recovery,’ aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 16, 8, and 10, which focus on peace, justice, economic growth, and reducing inequality. Patrick’s participation not only honed her diplomatic skills but also deepened her understanding of Caribbean and Caricom dynamics through a Barbadian lens. Despite her Jamaican heritage, Patrick embraced the opportunity to represent Barbados, highlighting the shared historical, cultural, and regional ties between the two nations. A highly driven professional with over a decade of experience in finance and investments, Patrick holds a BSc in International Relations and is pursuing an MSc in Development Studies. Her leadership journey began in school, where she excelled in debates and poetry, and has since evolved into a commitment to service and development. Patrick aspires to serve as a diplomat for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, driven by her belief in the mantra, ‘You become what you believe.’