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Stanisclaus emerges with Youth Triumph

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On Oct 31

Aspiring track and field athlete Ayla Stanisclaus, 17, overcame challenges she faced due sporting injuries and poor academic performance within the last year to receive the award for Youth Triumph last evening (Thursday October 31st, 2019) at the Tobago Youth Awards 2019. Stanisclaus pushed through her obstacles to earn five CSEC subjects and a full athletic scholarship.

In its continuing efforts to promote the advancement of young people, the Division of Sport and Youth Affairs recognised the accomplishments of youth and youth organisations in 14 categories. The annual awards serves as an investment in the future of the island by championing the development of the youth and providing positive reinforcement. This year’s event was held under the theme, “Créme de la créme” (best of the best) and was held at the Magdalena Grand Beach Resort.

Sharing her feelings after copping the award Stanisclaus noted, “For me this award is a sign that I can push forward. I feel really good. This is helping me to see how far I really came. It’s proof that I can do anything, so I’ll keep going.” Meanwhile, winner of the award for the Performing Arts, recording artiste Xavier Edwards highlighted, “It’s an honour to be honoured by my fellow Tobagonians. It feels good to be sitting alongside other people who have done really inspiring work.”

During his remarks, Secretary of Sport and Youth Affairs, Assemblyman Jomo Pitt emphasised, “Tonight is another example of why we should be proud of our youth in Tobago. Too often the spotlight seems to be on the negative things that youth do. To the nominees and winners, the reason why you are here is because someone or some entity believes that what you have contributed to the landscape of Trinidad and Tobago is worthy of acknowledgement. Continue to set a benchmark of high achievement.” The Secretary also reiterated the successes of Tobago’s youth at the recently held National Youth Awards 2019 and challenged those present to keep reaching for the stars.

The full list of awardees at the Tobago Youth Awards 2019 is as follows:

Agriculture: Jabez John

Performing Arts: Xavier Edwardz

Youth in Media: Shaquille Sylvester

Entrepreneurship: Shantelle Dillon

Youth Service Aneisia Taylor

Youth Triumph: Ayla Stanisclaus

Youth Leader: Tyreek Mhabal

Education: Treverra James and Kelisha Parks

Health Wellness: Tricia Guy

Youth Mentor: Alana Alleyne

Most Outstanding Youth Org: Charlotteville Police Youth Club

Most Improved Youth Org: Mt. St George PYC

Most Effective Youth Programme: Canaan Bon Accord PYC

Student Leadership: Raie Ann Beckles (Scarborough Secondary School)

: Leah Richards performs during the Tobago Youth Awards 2019 t the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort on Thursday October 31.

: Director of Youth in the Department of Youth Affairs, Ann Marie DeGazon brings remarks.

: Treverra James receives the Education Award from Programme Coordinator in the Department of Youth Affairs, Mr. Julien Skeete.

: Kelisha Parks receives the Education Award from Programme Coordinator in the Department of Youth Affairs, Mr. Julien Skeete.

: Recording Artiste Xavier Edwardz receives the award for the Performing Arts from Programme Coordinator in the Department of Youth Affairs, Julien Skeete.

: Director of Youth, Ms. Ann Marie DeGazon presents Jabez John with his award in the Agriculture category of the Tobago Youth Awards 2019

: Administrator of the Division of Sport and Youth Affairs, Wendy Guy-Hernandez presents Tyreek Mhabal with the Youth Leader Award.

: Multimedia professional Shaquille Sylvester receives his award for the “Youth in Media” category from Administrator of the Division Wendy Guy-Hernandez.

: Alana Alleyne is presented with the Youth Mentor award by the Chief Administrator of the Tobago House of Assembly, Mrs. Berndadette Solomon-Koroma.

: This year’s winner in the Youth Triumph category, Ayla Stanisclaus, receives her award from Chief Administrator of the THA, Mrs. Berndadette Solomon-Koroma.

: A representative of the Canaan Bon Accord Police Youth Club receives their award for the Most Effective Youth Programme.

: A member of the Charlotteville Police Youth Club receives the award for the Most Outstanding Youth Organisation.

: Raie Ann Beckles of the Scarborough Secondary School receives the the People’s Choice Student Leadership award from Secretary of Sport and Youth Affairs, Assemblyman Jomo Pitt.