The Business Awards hosted by the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce took place on January 26, 2013 at the luxurious Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa and Beach Resort. The event which is in its sixth year culminates the annual week of activities to celebrate Nobel Laureates’ Week. The aim of the awards is to showcase entrepreneurial excellence and innovation in the business sector. This year the awards committee acknowledged an increase in submissions, particularly from new companies on island.
The event commenced with a welcome reception, followed by the red carpet event. which was coupled with a cocktail. There were a myriad of business houses represented at the awards. The red carpet event was very lively and festive as nominees were given the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses. It was lights, camera, and action everywhere as participants, nominees and guests alike anxiously awaited the commencement of the awards presentation.
123 Digital, publisher of Dazzle Magazine captured the Idea of the Year Award and our very own Rankin Morgan was nominated for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. We were very excited to be part of the event and even more honoured to have been nominated. The nominees and winners for the 2013 Business Awards are:
Prime Ministers Award for Innovation
- Regional Communication Ltd – WINNER
- Outsource St Lucia Inc
- Baron Foods Ltd
Idea of the Year Award
- 123 Digital – WINNER
- Baron Foods Ltd
- Regional Communication Ltd
Award for Service Excellence
- First Citizens Investment Services – WINNER
- 1st National Bank St Lucia Limited
- Admac Ltd
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- The Cell – WINNER
- Baron Foods Ltd
- True Value
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Blueprint Construction Ltd- WINNER
- 123 Digital
- Outsource St Lucia Inc
Business of the Year Award
- Karib Cable –WINNER
- 1st National Bank St Lucia Limited
- Baron Foods Ltd
- The Cell
- Viking Traders Ltd
Exporter of the Year Award
- Bank Of St Lucia Int. Ltd –WINNER
- Accela Marketing Ltd
- First Citizens Investment Services
Award for Excellence in Human Resource Development
- Sandals Resorts Int. – WINNER
- 1st National Bank St Lucia Limited
- SOL EC Ltd
Award for Marketing Excellence
- Bay Gardens Resorts – WINNER
- LIME (Cable & Wireless)
- Windward and Leeward Brewery Ltd
Award for Corporate Leadership
- Karib Cable – Joya Martin – WINNER
- Harris Paints (St. Lucia) Limited
- True Value
Award for Corporate Social Responsibility
- 1st National Bank – WINNER
- CIBC First Caribbean International Bank
- International American University- College of Medicine
Green Award
- Cartridge World St Lucia Ltd- WINNER
- Windward and Leeward Brewery Ltd
Lifetime Achievement Award – LAURIE BARNARD
Dazzle Magazine would like to thank everyone who has made this journey possible. Special thanks to our team Rankin Morgan, Irvine Springer, Alana Williams, Aldrin Henry and Mindy-Luquiana Chicot. A heartfelt thank you to our readers, advertisers, the Saint Lucia Youth Business Trust and the Chamber of Commerce for recognizing 123 Digital-Dazzle Magazine as the Idea of the Year. Congratulations to all nominees and winners, your commitment, hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed and we here at Dazzle wish you all the best and hope that you all continue to strive for excellence.
