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BAHAMAS: The Press Club Media Awards – Meet The Nominees
#Nassau, November 6, 2018 – Bahamas – The best in Bahamian media would be recognized for their hard work and dedication in the field of journalism and mass communications, during The Bahamas Press Club Media Awards scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 2018.
The Black Tie, Red Carpet event will be held in the Governor’s Ballroom at the British Colonial Hilton, under the 
Patronage of Her Excellency the Most Hon Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
This year’s theme is: “Celebrating 45 Years of Bahamian Media 1973-2018”, and Title Sponsor is IL Cares Foundation and Verizon Media Group. Other major sponsors are Aliv, Sunshine Holdings Ltd. Royal Fidelity, ZNS, The Nassau Guardian, The Tribune, The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and many other supporters of Bahamian media.
The night’s top award is The Etienne Dupuch Lifetime Achievement Award and the recipient is veteran broadcaster and owner of Island FM, Sir Charles Carter. The Pioneer Award goes to Ivan Johnson, Publisher of The Punch and The Press Club Person of The Year will be revealed at the awards ceremony, as well as The People’s Choice Award being voted online by the public.
CATEGORIES & NOMINEES
Best Cinematography Award
- Eyewitness news – Eyewitness News – Sentenced to suffer
- Andrew Burrows – Ministry of Agriculture – We can feed ourselves ( North Andros & Long Island)
Best Editing for Television News Story
- Terran Knowles – NB 12 – Tradewinds
Best Editing for Television News Story or Documentary
- Andrew Burrows – Ministry of Agriculture – Can We Feed Ourselves – Abaco
Best Newscast
- Clint Watson – Eyewitness News – Labour day newscast
Best Producer Award – Packaged
- Apryl Sands and Shameko Gilbert – Eyewitness News – Autism: Special Place for Special People
- Clint Watson – Eyewitness News – Newscast Oct 4 Beyond the Headlines
- Andrew Burrows – Ministry of Agriculture – Can We Feed Ourselves – North Andros
- Genea Noel-Ferguson & Kendeno Knowles – Eyewitness News – Newscast October 1st – Cancer Registry Long Overdue
Best Television Documentary
- Deandre Williamson – ZNS – A history of Fox Hill
- Andrew Burrows – Ministry of Agriculture – Can We Feed Ourselves (Long Island & Abaco)
- Eyewitness News – Sentenced to Suffer
- Carla Palmer – ZNS – Agriculture Now
- Jerome Sawyer – REV TV- Lifeline to Crooked Island
Best Television News Story
- Jasmine Brown – NB12/Nassau Guardian – Phenton Neymour Shares Cancer Battle
Kyle Walkine – Nassau Guardian – Johnathon’s Prom Night- Deandre Williamson – ZNS – Shantytown Eviction Deadline Update
- Apryl Sands – Eyewitness News – Shanty Town Residents
- Genea Noel-Ferguson – Eyewitness News -Ashes or Dirt?
- Sancheska Brown – Eyewitness News – Girl Needs Help
- Theo Sealy – Eyewitness News- Child Murdered in Cross Fire
Best Video Editing Award
- Rossano Deal – Nassau Guardian – Special Needs Prom Night
- Rossano Deal – Nassau Guardian – Minnis to address the OBAN issue
- P Giovanni Armbrister – Eyewitness News – Tyler’s Place
- Shemako/Shamiko Gilbert – Eyewitness News – Labour Day Family Victim Mourns
- Agatha Christie – Eyewitness News – Johnson Prepares for Fight
Bursell Brandshaw Press Photographer of the Year
- Torrell Glinton – Nassau Guardian – Munning Road Vigil
- Eric Rose – BIS – Youth and Culture in The Park A Hit in St. Barnabas
- Eric Rose – BIS – Coverage of E. Clement Bethel Arts Festival
- Elizabeth Bryan – The Eleutheran -The Eleutheran
Cyril Stevenson Award for Outstanding Political Journalism
- Vaughnique Toote – NB12- Minnis on Oban BPC Report
Kenneth Nathaniel Francis Award for Newspaper Design and Composition
- Ayhisha Small-Cleare – The Nassau Guardian
- Vernal Bryan – Volume 11, Issue 9 – The Eleutheran Newspaper
- The Tribune – The Tribune
Leon Turnquest Award for Sports Print Journalism
- Sheldon Longley -The Nassau Guardian – We’ve Come a Long Way in The Men’s 400m
- Sheldon Longley – The Nassau Guardian – Steven, Shaunae shine in Shanghai
- Renaldo Dorsett – 10 Year Seniors – The Legend of Deandre Ayton: Part II
- Renaldo Dorsett – 10 Year Seniors – There Can Only Be One
- Simba French – The Nassau Guardian – A breakdown of The Bahamas’ medals at CARIFTA
- Simba French – The Nassau Guardian – Unstoppable
Leslie Higgs Feature Writer of the Year
- Rogan Smith – The Punch – Now, Let Me Be More Pacific, How To Avoid Getting Catfished In Classified Ads
- Sloan Smith – The Nassau Guardian- We Wanted the Death Penalty
- Cara Hunt – The Tribune – Shaunae Miller and Natajia Miller interviews
- Elizabeth Bryan – The Eleutheran – An Eleutheran Profile: Dorothy Elaine, Neely Rahming
Outstanding Sports Broadcast Journalism
- Randy Smith – Eyewitness news – Johnson Preparing for Fight
- Amajahl Knowles – ZNS – Klay, Mychal Thompson speak about Giving Back
- Anthony White Columnist of the Year
- Inigo ‘Naughty’ Zenicazelaya – A Comic’s View: Dey Can’ Be Serious With This Political BS
- Inigo ‘Naughty’ Zenicazelaya – A Comic’s View: Left In The Dark – Again
- Rogan Smith – All Fun And Jokes Aside, To Beat Or Not To Beat
- Felicity Ingraham – A Blind Love
- Felicity Ingraham – Face to Face
Social Media Award of the Year
- Hadassah Deleveaux – Blog – Over The Hill…The Other Side
- Timothy Bain – 2018 Deandre Ayton NBA Draft Recap
- Ras De’Niro Thompson – YSC PR – Current Affairs Podcast
Student Media Journalism Award
- Kenton Hepburn – UB TV – Sherwood Rahming
- Laurencis Smith – UB TV – Ken Mullings
- Leah Cooper, Andrea Darville, Berthony McDermott, Jade Bethel – UBTV – UB Grad Day
- Ginelle Longley – Eyewitness News – Eyewitness News
Website of the Year
- Rogan Smith – Blog
- Spice Media Group – The Eleutheran
- Eyewitness News
Tickets are $150 per person.
Contact
To learn more, please contact:
Lindsay Thompson
Secretary
242-434-5643
For more about the Bahamas Press Club 2014, visit www.bahamaspressclub.org
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This is the sixth edition of the relays and the fourth time that The Bahamas has hosted the event, which actually made its debut in The Bahamas in 2014.
President, World Athletics, Sabastian Coe said after three very successful editions from 2014 to 2017, the World Athletics Relays has quickly become one of the World Athletics vibrant competitions, developing a culture of fun and innovation that gives it a unique flavour.
He thanked the Bahamas Government, the local World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 committee and the Bahamian people for agreeing to host the relays. However, his main thanks were to the “world’s best sprinters” travelling from all the continents to compete in preparation for the road to Paris, France, in two months’ time.
During the opening ceremony, the athletes were given words of advice from Carl Lewis, one of only four Olympic athletes to have won nine Olympic gold medals, who is widely recognized as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
He said, “Keep it simple, do not try to do anything extra. Do what your coaches said. Leave on time, leave on time, leave on time.”
The athletes and crowds were treated to the sounds and sights of Junkanoo at the end of the opening ceremony. The Junkanoo performers stuck around for the two days of competitions, playing for the sprinters as they competed on the track.
Teams competed in the Women’s and men’s 4x100m, and the women’s men’s and mixed 4x400m. A total of 14 teams at the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 automatically qualified for places at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Both days of competition were important, as day two offered another chance for qualifications for those teams unsuccessful on day one.
Bahamians were made proud as the country set a new national record during the mixed 4x400m relays thanks to the efforts of 16-year-old Shania Adderley, a student of Tabernacle Baptist Academy.
The team came first in their heat on Sunday evening after not being able to gain a spot for the Paris Olympics on the first day of competition.
Other sprinters on the team included Alonzo Russell, as well as Olympic champions Steven Gardiner and Shaunae Miller-Uibo.
NASSAU, The Bahamas – During his remarks at the Opening Ceremony for the World Athletics Relays 2024, on May 4, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis welcomed the special guests, athletes, officials, and “all lovers of athletics from around the world” to the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium here in the “vibrant heart” of Nassau, Bahamas.
“This weekend, the world’s finest athletes gather on our shores to embark on a journey that is not only about speed and strength but also about dreams and determination,” Prime Minister Davis said. “From the serene beauty of our islands to the historic grandeur of Paris, this event marks a crucial path to the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.”
He added: “Here in The Bahamas, we are no strangers to world-class athletics or the warmth and exuberance that such international gatherings bring. It is a distinct honor to once again welcome the World Athletics Relays back to our islands. This event holds a special place in our hearts, symbolizing a bridge between nations brought together by the universal language of sport.”
Prime Minister Davis noted that that year’s theme, “Paradise to Paris,” captured the essence of that journey.
“It is here, amidst the splendor of our sun-kissed beaches and the rhythmic sway of our palms that the chase towards Olympic glory begins anew,” he stated. “We are thrilled to offer a backdrop of unparalleled beauty, where every sprint, every baton pass, and every victory lap is set against the picture-perfect canvas of our islands.”
He added: “To our athletes, I say this: as you stand on the precipice of your dreams, ready to catapult yourself into the annals of history, know that you are part of a legacy of excellence and determination. This weekend, you are not only competitors but also ambassadors of your countries and the spirit of sport. We are especially proud of Team Bahamas, who carry the weight of their performance and the hopes and pride of our nation. You embody the spirit of The Bahamian people, and we are behind you every step of the way.”
Prime Minister said that to the international visitors, he extended “the warmest Bahamian welcome”.
“Over the next few days, as you revel in the thrill of competition, take a moment to bask in the beauty of our island,” he stated. “Discover why we proudly say, “It’s Better in The Bahamas.” Whether it’s the hospitality of our people, the tranquility of our waters, or the rhythm of our culture, you are in for an experience that captures the heart and rejuvenates the soul.”
“Let us celebrate the unity and friendship that sports foster, cheering every athlete and savoring the spectacle of human potential at its best,” Prime Minister Davis added. “I hope the races are swift, the results are inspiring, and the memories are lasting.
“Welcome to The Bahamas, the paradise where champions chase their dreams to Paris. As your host, it is my immense pleasure to declare the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 2024 officially open. Let the games begin.”
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