RHTY&SC cricket teams host Ansa McAl Awards of Excellence...

RHTY&SC cricket teams host Ansa McAl Awards of Excellence…

Jul 27, 2014 Sports

Pastor Ramash, Jacqueline Johnson and Levi Nedd, recognized

“It is very important that we honour heroes in their lifetime, so that they would know that their services were appreciated.” Those were the words of long serving Secretary/CEO of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club Hilbert Foster in his remarks at the presentation ceremony of the Ansa McAl Awards of Excellence.

Alicia Anderson of Ansa McAl with two of the awardees and the son of Mr. Levi Nedd.

The awards, which was first held last year, is organised by the cricket teams of the club and recognizes outstanding Berbicians for their contribution to the Ancient County in the fields of sports, education and community development.
Foster, who has served as Secretary/CEO of the country’s leading youth and sports organisation since 2001, stated that the main objectives of the Ansa McAl Awards of Excellence initiative are to honour Berbicians for their outstanding contribution and to provide role models to youths so that they can strive to emulate.
He stressed the importance of honouring heroes while expressing disappointment that the national awards programme have seemingly ceased.
Foster noted that the three awardees: Pastor Karmanand Ramash, Levi Nedd and Jacqueline Johnson all worked beyond the call of duty to make a positive difference in the lives of youths, the elderly and less fortunate.
Pastor Ramash came in for special mention from Foster, who noted that despite him being differently-able visually, he has been an inspirational teacher and mentor to thousands of students at the Sheet Anchor Primary school for decades and noted that heroes like him must be recognized and honoured.
Ramash received the Ansa McAl award of Excellence for Education; National Volleyball Coach Levi Nedd copped the award for Sports, while President of the Mibikuri Community Developers, Jacqueline Johnson received the award for Community Development.
Nedd, who is the Berbice and National Volleyball Coach, was honoured for his outstanding role in promoting the game in Berbice, while Johnson was honoured for her community work in the Black Bush Polder area where she has touched and changed the lives of many youths and less fortunate.
Foster urged the awardees to continue their outstanding work and to share their vast experience with the younger generation so that they can be inspired to follow in their footsteps.
Marketing Assistant of Ansa McAl (Berbice branch) Ms. Alicia Anderson stated that their delight in being associated with the Awards of Excellence programme and also the RHTY&SC which has always represented Ansa McAl’s brand, well.
Ms. Anderson offered congratulations to the three awardees, highlighting that her company is aware of its corporate responsibility and has in the past, invested heavily in sports, culture, youth development and education.
The awardees all expressed gratitude to the club and Ansa McAl for recognizing their contributions towards the development of Berbice. They also congratulated the RHTY&SC for its outstanding work among youths, the elderly and less fortunate.
Each of the awardees received an Award of Excellence trophy, medal and plaque along with a special Ansa McAl Hamper.