Staff and others awarded by CDC for 2021

Director General of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig,
yesterday bestowed awards recognizing hard work and dedication to a few staff members and
other support personnel. The simple ceremony took place at CDC’s Headquarters in Thomas
Lands.

Lieutenant Colonel Craig, highlighted that 2021 was a particularly difficult year but because of
perseverance, team work and the love of country, the Commission has a lot to be grateful for, in
his remarks. Heading that list, he added, were the men and women who sacrificed so much to
ensure that the entity met its mandate and then some. Persons were highlighted for professional
and academic feats, as well as loyalty to the organization. The list of awardees for 2021 follows:
Manager of the Year – Allana Walters
Supervisor of the Year – Richard Singh
Driver of the Year – Roger Cosbert
Volunteer of the Year – Quincy Scotland
Duty Officer of the Year – Rashulata St. Louis
Most Improved Employees of the Year – Belinda Bess, Allian Walters & Corporal Delroy
Carroll
Most Reliable Employee of the Year – Mariea Harrinarine
Master’s Program Achievement – Belinda Bess
Degree Program Achievement – Odetta Giddings & Caressa Henry
Academic Course Achievement – Kelsey George & Carlton Washington
Resignation Appreciation and Long Service Award – Susan Lewis
Special Appreciation – Stan Gouviea, Major Loring Benons, Jennifer Chapman and Permanent
Secretary Derrick Cummings
Glass Ceiling Achievement – Second Lieutenant Afesha Ross & Second Lieutenant Alexis
Williams
As a special surprise, staff members of the Commission awarded the Director General with a
prize for valiant leadership and commitment. Craig humbly expressed gratitude and said that the
organization’s success is dependent on all involved, not just those at the top.