Caribbean Americans for Community Involvement in Florida Inc. (CAFCI), a nonprofit organization based in Royal Palm Beach, recently announced the recipients of its annual Student Assistance Awards for this academic year. The award ceremony will be held Saturday, June 14 at 2 p.m. at the Portuguese American Cultural Club in Loxahatchee Groves.
The awards are merit-based, recognizing and encouraging graduating high school students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements, leadership abilities, a strong commitment to community service, and a keen interest in Caribbean culture and affairs, who have been accepted at an institution of higher learning and plan to pursue specific careers.
Congratulations to the 14 recipients: Elizabeth Robles, Nia Watson, Rayven Richards, David DuVal, Allan Johnson, Abrianna Evans, Lorendie Exavier, Christine Thompson, Deja Patterson, Nina-Simone Simmonds, Diedriana Plummer, Kenordia Reynolds, Nicholas Watson and Lauren Persaud Singh. They will be going on to the university or college of their choice to pursue their future goals and aspirations.
The award ceremony will feature keynote speaker Karen Hinds, a motivational speaker, author and executive coach, who consistently transforms lives. Her presentation is expected to inspire the award recipients to help launch them into their next level of excellence. Past recipients will also share inspirational congratulatory messages. Accomplished singers Rachel Ferguson, Samara Lewis and Wendy Kay Wilson will perform.
For the past 31 years, CAFCI has provided awards to deserving, graduating, high school students whose applications met the requirements, followed by a successful interview with the committee.
Funds for the awards are raised by generous donations from CAFCI members, businesses, community partners/stakeholders, fundraising efforts and proceeds generated from CAFCI’s annual Friendship Ball.
CAFCI was formed to encourage volunteerism and diversity in the community. For more information, visit www.cafcipbc.org or call (561) 790-4002.
