More than 160 Governor General’s Youth Award participants from various public and private schools, as well as civic organizations, received their GGYA Silver and Bronze Award certifications during a ceremony at the Breezes Bahamas Resort on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025.
Hundreds of parents and supporters packed the Seabreeze Ballroom at the resort to cheer on and congratulate the participants for their achievements. Awardees were praised for their hard-work, passion, and commitment to growth as they endured the numerous rough and rigorous parts of their adventures. The Bronze Awards takes a minimum of six months for each participant working in a voluntary service combined with physical recreation. Participants must also take part in an adventurous journey hiking expedition that covers at least 15 miles, spanning two
days and one night.
Silver Award participants should also have engaged in six months of physical recreation, skills, and voluntary community service. However, their adventurous journey spans three days and two nights, with a hiking expedition covering a minimum of 30 miles of unfamiliar territory.
Special invited guests included Acting Deputy British High Commissioner Mr. Geoffrey
Roberts and Director of Youth Ms. Sandena Neely, who were both on hand to present
the awardees with their certificates.
