JCI Antigua won the Most Outstanding Organisation award at the 66th National Convention in Saint Lucia, where its members also secured honours for community projects, leadership and public speaking.

The convention, held from 7 to 10 October, saw former chapter president Laurel Jonas elected JCI West Indies National President for 2027. Colette Edwards was elected Vice President.

Led by President Collet Gordon, the Antigua delegation won awards for efficiency, public relations and skills development. Its Aspire to Inspire initiative was named Best Local Growth and Development Programme, while the Spotlight Entrepreneur Expo won Best JCI RISE Project.

Maleeka Goodwin won the Public Speaking Championship. Donte Walter, Kenrick George and Tiffany Strann-Peters took the Debating Championship.

Akilah Anderson was named Best Local Secretary-General, Olson Browne received the Most Outstanding Member Award and Sherese Roberts earned a First-Timer Award.

Gordon and Edwards received leadership honours, while National President Therese Mills was given the Above and Beyond Award.

The chapter also received seven finalist nominations covering its projects and individual members.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: JCI Antigua Named Most Outstanding Organisation at Regional Convention.