The Ministry of Sports, through its rigorous ratification process, has confirmed the list of nominees for the 2025 National Sports Awards across various categories. The grand ceremony scheduled for March 1st, 2025, will see the nation’s sporting ambassadors and officials recognized for their major accomplishments and contributions.
Nominees will compete in eight categories. While all listed will be recognized for their prowess, an august panel of judges will determine the winners in various categories. Winners will be determined based on their track record of success in regional and international competitions, as submitted by the athletes’ respective sporting associations. The accuracy of submissions will be triangulated by independent research.
The Ministry of Sports takes this opportunity to congratulate all nominees and wish them success in the countdown to the 2025 National Sports Awards.
The categories and nominees are presented below for transparency and media publication:
SENIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR 2025 NOMINEES
NAMES ASSOCIATIONS
Christopher B. Johnson Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association
Daniel Antonio Antigua and Barbuda Arm-wrestling Association
Tariq Kienesberger Antigua and Barbuda Bodybuilding & Weightlifting Federation Alzarri Joseph Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association
Alexander Whittaker Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Association
Shahoi Dorsett Antigua and Barbuda Football Association
Omarry James Antigua and Barbuda Golf Association
Nicholas Geyleyns Ralling Racing Association
Jules Mitchell Antigua and Barbuda Sailing Association
Ethan Stubbs – Green Antigua and Barbuda Swimming Federation
Jody Maginley Antigua and Barbuda Tennis Association
Cairson Davis Antigua and Barbuda Volleyball Association
JUNIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR 2025 NOMINEES
NAMES ASSOCIATIONS
Gedion Roberts Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association
Tajahron Davis Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association
Matthew Miller Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association
Tahje JJ Browne Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation
Dajari Bartley Antigua and Barbuda Football Association
Shanoy K. A. Malone Antigua and Barbuda Sailing Association
Alessandro Bazzoni Antigua and Barbuda Swimming Federation
Mekhi Simmons Antigua and Barbuda Table Tennis Association
Elite Thomas Antigua and Barbuda Tennis Association 2025
Asafa Donovan Antigua and Barbuda Volleyball Association
SENIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR 2025 NOMINEES
NAMES ASSOCIATIONS
Joella Kenjel Lloyd Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association
Shawnisha Hector Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association
Gabriella Desuza Antigua and Barbuda Football Association
Jewel Crump Antigua and Barbuda Fencing Association
Kimberlyn Weatherill Antigua and Barbuda Golf Association
Erverdine Parker – Barnade Antigua and Barbuda Netball Association
Emily Gaillard Antigua and Barbuda Sailing Association
Ambassador Melissa Seaforth Antigua and Barbuda Bodybuilding & Weightlifting Federation
Ounjelique Liddie Antigua and Barbuda Swimming Federation
Jassania Joseph Antigua and Barbuda Volleyball Association
JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR 2025 NOMINEES
NAMES ASSOCIATIONS
Tyra Fenton Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association
Nafisa Quashi Antigua and Barbuda Football Association
Nicole Weatherill Antigua and Barbuda Golf Association
Madison J. MacMillian Antigua and Barbuda Swimming Federation
Stuti Kashyap Antigua and Barbuda Table Tennis Association
Philisha Burnette Antigua and Barbuda Volleyball Association
MIND SPORTS OF THE YEAR 2025 NOMINEES
NAMES ASSOCIATIONS
Kalid Jarvis Antigua and Barbuda Dominio Association
Bernard Dowdy Antigua and Barbuda Pool Association
COACH OF THE YEAR 2025 NOMINEES
NAMES ASSOCIATIONS
Teddy Daley Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association
George Hughes Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association
Ollyn Martin Antigua and Barbuda Bodybuilding & Weightlifting Federation
Ian Tittle Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association
Jyme Bridges Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation
Frank Govia Antigua and Barbuda Domino Association
Schyan Jeffers Antigua and Barbuda Football Association
Jamila Fitz Antigua and Barbuda Netball Association
Timothy Thomas Antigua and Barbuda Triathlon Association
Carl Williams Antigua and Barbuda Volleyball Association
OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR 2025 NOMINEES
NAMES ASSOCIATIONS
Ivalin Murrain Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association
Dwayne Edwards Antigua and Barbuda Bodybuilding & Weightlifting Federation
Felix Auguiste Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association
St. Clair Williams Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation
Carol – Faye L. Bynoe Antigua and Barbuda Domino Association
Ken Pennyfeather Antigua and Barbuda Football Association
Akiel Hazelwood Antigua and Barbuda Netball Association
Gary Edwards National Polling Association
Charles Bellot Antigua and Barbuda Table Tennis Association
Mr. Rawle Lee Antigua and Barbuda Volleyball Association
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR 2025 NOMINEES
NAMES ASSOCIATIONS
Shawnor Charles – Joseph Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association
Beverley Percival – Tonge Antigua and Barbuda Bodybuilding & Weightlifting Federation
Dave Gustave Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association
Joshua Michael Antigua and Barbuda Domino Association
Kelesha Antoine Antigua and Barbuda Football Association
Andrea Roberts – Nicholas Antigua and Barbuda Swimming Federation
Wilbur Harrigan Antigua and Barbuda Volleyball Association
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR 2025 NOMINEES
NAMES ASSOCIATIONS
Neil Lloyd Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association
Joseph H. Meade Antigua and Barbuda Bodybuilding & Weightlifting Federation
Wilbur Harrigan Antigua and Barbuda Volleyball Association Thank you for your attention.
