AFUWI 23rd Annual Legacy Awards Gala

The American Foundation for The UWI (AFUWI) kept its attention focused on fundraising for the scholarship programme for students in dire financial need. Its 23rd Annual Legacy Awards Gala — the major fundraising vehicle for this enterprise—was held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

The affair at the Pierre Hotel in New York featured a star-studded list of guests and honorees, including the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, The Hon. Allan Chastenet; celebrated actress and activist Ms. Lorraine Toussaint; former New York State Governor, Hon. David Patterson; media personalities Angela Yee, Janell Snowden, and Maurice DuBois; entertainment influencers and artists Doug E. Fresh, Paxton Baker, and Freddie Jackson; and New York State's 'political royalties' like Charlie Rangel and Dr. Una Clarke.

Alumnus Shaneil Salmon and student Sanica Blair proudly represented The UWI, expressing gratitude to the donors and patrons for their support.

Honorees

Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, The Honourable Allen Chastanet
The Legacy Award

Group Chief Executive Officer, JMMB, Keith Duncan
Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Business Leadership

55th Governor of New York State, David Paterson
The Pinnacle Award for Public Service Leadership

US actress, Lorraine Toussaint The Bob Marley Award

Associate Professor and Dean at College of Charleston, Dr Godfrey Gibbison
The Pelican Award

Managing Partner and Co-founder of BRP Companies, Meredith Marshall
The Vice-Chancellor's Corporate Award