🏆 Nominations open for 2024 Proud of Them Youth Recognition Awards

The annual 2024 Proud of Them Youth Recognition Awards are now open for nominations until Friday, 6 September. The awards aim to honor young Caymanians who have excelled in a variety of fields including Academics, Sports, Community Service, Business, Career, and Culture. The nomination process is open to everyone, and self-nominations are also accepted. The awards gala, where the 15 honorees will be announced, is set to take place in November and will be broadcast on the CIG YouTube channel. 🏅

Since its inception eleven years ago, the Proud of Them Awards has recognized around 160 young individuals between the ages of 10 and 25. These young achievers have been showcased on billboards around Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. The program underwent significant enhancements last year, including a rebranded color scheme, updates to the scoring protocol, an online form, and the introduction of a new category to acknowledge two Rising Stars. Youth Minister Isaac Rankine emphasized the importance of these recognition measures as a tool for uplifting the youth and inspiring action for the future of the islands. 🌟

In 2023, the program received its first private sponsorships from Greenlight RE and the CICSA Co-operative Credit Union, along with other private sector sponsors for the awarding categories. For more information or to make a nomination, interested sponsors or members of the public can contact the Youth Services Unit at info.ysu@gov.ky. 💼