The spirit of excellence and outstanding customer service took centre stage on Saturday evening as iRise Management hosted the 2025 WOW Factor Awards at the John E. St. Luce Finance and Conference Centre.
The annual event recognised individuals across a wide range of industries for their professionalism, innovation, and commitment to service in Antigua and Barbuda.
Among this year’s honourees were Stosh Browne of the Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB), who captured the award for Financial Services, and Brian Branker of Caribbean LNG Inc, recognised in the Manufacturing, Energy and Telecoms category.
Priscilla Joseph of St. John’s Catholic Primary received the award for Sports and Education, while Vito Walter, a private chef, won in the Food and Beverage category.
Other winners included Qasim Henry of Antigua Inside Out for Transportation and Tours, Jeannette Bowen of Hadeed Motors Ltd. for Sales and Marketing, and Shallamar-Ann Williams of Shally’s Balloons Plus for Entrepreneurship.
In the creative and entertainment field, Lennard “Young Lyrics” Henry received the award for I.T., Media and Entertainment, while Karen Grenado-Wong of Sandals Grande Antigua earned the Hospitality and Tourism title.
Anderson Tuitt of the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) was honoured in the Law Enforcement and Safety category, Charisse Pigott-Benta of the Social Security Board in Public Sector and Statutory Corporations, and Shenelle Benjamin, an emergency room nurse at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, in Health and Wellness.
The event, supported by a range of corporate sponsors including GIC Insurance, Paperclips, Harney Motors, and Falmouth Harbour Marina, celebrated individuals who continue to “raise the bar” in their fields and inspire excellence across the nation.
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