GROS ISLET, St. Lucia, CMC – Saint Lucia’s finest sporting talents were celebrated in style over the weekend as the 44th National Sports Awards Ceremony unfolded, honouring the outstanding achievements of the 2025 season. Sprint queen Julien Alfred once again reigned supreme in the female category, securing the Sportswoman of the Year title following another historic campaign.
The Olympic gold medallist added to her glittering resume in 2025 by becoming Saint Lucia’s first-ever medallist at the World Athletics Championships, capturing bronze in the women’s 100m dash.
The victory marks back-to-back Sportswoman of the Year honours for Alfred, who continues to build on her remarkable 2024 and 2025 seasons.
In the male category, cricketer Ackeem Auguste’s explosive rise to prominence earned him the Sportsman of the Year award.
Auguste’s unforgettable 2025 included a monumental double century for Saint Lucia in the final of the Windward Islands tournament, cementing his status as one of the nation’s brightest cricketing talents.
The junior categories showcased the depth of Saint Lucian sporting potential. Swimmer Antoine Destang claimed the Junior Sportsman of the Year title after a phenomenal year that saw him shatter seven Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States records and four national marks.
Meanwhile, sprint sensation Jady Emmanuel made history as Junior Sportswoman of the Year, becoming Saint Lucia’s first-ever sprint titlist at the CARIFTA Games.
The young star claimed gold in both the 100m and 200m dashes, announcing herself as a force to be reckoned with on the regional stage.
Speaking at the event, Sports Minister Kenson Casimir reflected on a watershed year for Saint Lucian sport.
“Our athletes have continued to demonstrate that regardless of our size as a nation, our talent, ambition, and determination place us firmly on the global stage,” Casimir told the gathering.
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