The 2023 AFUWI Gala was a celebration of the University’s 75th Anniversary under the theme “The Legacy Continues”. Distinguished honourees included UWI alumnus Dr. The Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis; Dr. Farley Cleghorn, Global Head, Health Practice of the Palladium Group; Dr. Hazel Carter, AFUWI Board Member and Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at City College of New York and Mrs. Beverly Hunter, Senior Admin Officer, The UWI.

In addition, awards were conferred upon Sandra L. Richards, Managing Director, Head of Global Sports and Entertainment and Segment Sales, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management; Busta Rhymes, American Rapper; and Robert ‘Don Pooh’ Cummins, veteran music industry executive and entrepreneur. The gala also introduced five previous AFUWI scholars.