Kamla to receive “Women of Distinction” Award
Leader of the Opposition and Political Leader of the United National Congress, KamlaPersad-Bissessar, SC, MP, will be presented with the 2017 ‘Women of Distinction’ Award, at Celebrating Women International’s 2017 Awards Presentation and Gala Reception in Nassau, The Bahamas. The event takes place on Saturday 2nd December, 2017 at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort.
The Former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is being recognized for her leadership, outstanding involvement in the community and the positive and inspirational example that she set for women and young girls everywhere.
In selecting the recipients of this award, the organizers indicated that Mrs. Persad-Bissessar was chosen because of the commitment she has shown throughout her professional life to working to improve the lives of people.
The Opposition Leader said she was deeply honoured to be the recipient of this prestigious award. “I am humbled to be receiving this award, and I remain committed to continuing to work to empower our women and girls, as it is my view that no society will ever attain its full potential until our women can take up leadership roles and contribute as equals in advancing national development,” Mrs. Persad-Bissessar said.
Celebrating Women International is a nonprofit organization which aims to mobilize and inspire women across the globe to honour, recognize and celebrate the contributions of women.
Some other leaders who have been presented with this award include:
“Women of Distinction”
2016 Global Leadership Award in Politics
Her Excellency Dame Calliopa Pearlette Louisy, GCSL, GCMG, D.St.J.
Governor General
The Commonwealth of Saint Lucia, West Indies
Her Excellency Dame Cecile La Grenada, GCMG, OBE, Ph.D
Governor General
The Commonwealth of Grenada, West Indies
The Most Hon. Portia L. Simpson Miller, ON, MP
Former Prime Minister
The Commonwealth of Jamaica, West Indies
Her Excellency President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, GCSK, CSK, PhD
The President of Mauritius
The Republic of Mauritius
Her Excellency Lorena Castillo de Varela
First Lady
The Republic of Panama
Her Excellency Sandra Granger
First Lady of Guyana
The Republic of Guyana
“Women of Distinction”
2015 Global Leadership Award in Politics
Her Excellency Catherine Samba-Panza
Former President
The Central African Republic
Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda
Former President of Malawi
Her Excellency Janet Kataaha Museveni
First Lady of the Republic of Uganda
“Women of Distinction”
2015 Global Leadership Award in Social Justice/Development
Her Excellency Deolatchmee Ramotar
Former First Lady of Guyana
Her Excellency Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Race & Gender Justice Activist of South Africa
Former wife of the late South African President, Nelson Mandela
During her visit, Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar will also meet with Governor General of The Bahamas, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling.