The 2025 National Sports Awards have unveiled an extensive list of nominees for Senior Sportsman of the Year, highlighting a diverse group of athletes whose performances elevated Antigua and Barbuda on regional and international stages.
The category recognizes outstanding male athletes for excellence, leadership and dedication in their respective disciplines over the past year.
Among the nominees is arm wrestler Daniel Antonio, who captured double gold at the North American Championships, secured Pan-American success and finished in the top six at the World Championships in Bulgaria during a breakthrough season.
Rallycross driver Nicolas Geleyns, 19, earned three podium finishes in the FIA Euro RX3 Championship to place third overall in Europe, alongside strong showings in France and Germany.
Track and field athlete Christopher Johnson delivered a record-breaking year in shot put and discus while competing for the University of Delaware, setting national records and earning multiple All-Conference honors before representing Antigua and Barbuda at the NACAC Senior Championships.
Volleyball standout Cairon Davis helped secure gold at the EVA Final Four Championship and was named MVP and Best Outside Hitter for his performances at club and regional levels.
Sailor Jules Mitchell claimed victories at the Antigua Laser Open, Nelson’s Cup and the BVI Spring Regatta, while also producing strong finishes at international regattas.
Swimmer Ethan Stubbs-Green set multiple national records and reached international finals at CARIFTA, the OECS Championships and the World Aquatics Short Course Championships.
Tennis player Herbert Maginley captured Challenger and Futures titles on the ATP and ITF circuits, rose to a career-high doubles ranking of 208 and led Antigua and Barbuda’s Davis Cup campaign.
Cricketer Alzarri Joseph claimed 31 international wickets, recorded a five-wicket haul against Australia and surpassed 200 career T20 wickets, while also contributing in domestic competitions.
Bodybuilder Tariq Kienesberger secured multiple national overall titles and earned Breakout Athlete and Best Poser honors.
Cyclist Alexander Whittaker recorded Antigua and Barbuda’s first Caribbean Elite Time Trial top-10 finish and posted competitive international performances.
Goalkeeper Shahoi Dorsett delivered a standout 11-save performance during FIFA World Cup qualifiers, underlining his emergence at the senior level.
Golfer Omorry James captured the Antigua and Barbuda Open title in one of the tournament’s most dramatic finishes of the season.
All-round cricketer Steve Martin led his club to three championship titles, scoring 539 runs and taking 21 wickets to earn MVP honors.
Basketball player Adonis Humphreys secured his third consecutive Division One Playoff Championship, adding League MVP and Playoff MVP accolades while leading in rebounds and blocks.
Organizers said the nominees reflect the depth of talent across multiple sporting disciplines and the continued rise of Antigua and Barbuda on the international sporting stage.
The winner will be announced at the 2025 National Sports Awards ceremony.