Most outstanding middle distance athlete (female) Akeisha Luke of Pioneers Athletic Club with DAA President, Brendan Williams. (Photo Courtesy: Thomas Brothers Multimedia)
Several of Dominica’s standout athletes were recognized over the weekend as the Dominica Athletics Association (DAA) hosted its Awards Ceremony at the Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU) building on Valley Road.
Held under the theme “Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring the Future,” the event highlighted the achievements of athletes who excelled throughout the season, while also acknowledging the continued growth of track and field on the island.
Organizers said the ceremony aimed to encourage young athletes to keep pushing boundaries as Dominica works to strengthen its presence in regional and international athletics.
Here are a few photos from the evening;
Official of the year – Felicien Antoine (Photo Courtesy: Thomas Brothers Multimedia)Sponsor of the year – Dominica Olympic Committee (Photo Courtesy: Thomas Brothers Multimedia)Coach of the year Mattania Nabi Wallace (Photo Courtesy: Thomas Brothers Multimedia)Club of the year Aspirers Athletics Club (Photo Courtesy: Thomas Brothers Multimedia)Lifetime Achievement award Philip Rufus White (Photo Courtesy: Thomas Brothers Multimedia)Most Outstanding road running athlete, female, Luan Gabriel (Apirers) (Photo Courtesy: Thomas Brothers Multimedia)Most outstanding combined events male athlete, Delani George (aspirers) (Photo Courtesy: Thomas Brothers Multimedia)Most outstanding middle-distance female athlete, Akeisha Luke (pioneers) (Photo Courtesy: Thomas Brothers Multimedia)Most outstanding Jumps Athlete, Male, Jeriah Lewis (Aspirers) (Photo Courtesy: Thomas Brothers Multimedia)Most Outstanding Local Throws Athlete, Female: Godisha Joseph (Wesmar) (Photo Courtesy: Thomas Brothers Multimedia)Most Outstanding Athlete Under 17 Female: Niola Alleyne (Striderz) (Photo Courtesy: Thomas Brothers Multimedia)
