Saint Lucian sprint queen Julien Alfred continues to shine on the global stage, winning gold at the World Championships in Tokyo in the 100m, setting a national record in the 200m (21.71), and opening the season with a world-leading 21.88s in Gainesville. (Photo credit: Julien Alfred’s Facebook Page)
Alfred in line to win Sportswoman award for second year running
Saint Lucia’s sprint queen Julien Alfred is the overwhelming favourite to capture the Sportswoman of the Year award when the 44th National Sports Awards ceremony is held on February 14.
The event will take place at the Royalton Hotel, with a total of 29 nominations across various categories, in what promises to be a night filled with pomp and celebration.
Alfred, 24, the reigning women’s Olympic 100-metre champion, is tipped to claim the award for a second straight year after an impressive 2025 that saw her finish third in the 100 metres at the World Athletic Championships and also defend her Diamond League 100 metre title.
She will come up against West Indies Women’s cricketer Zaida James, netballer Melika Destang, basketballer Meagan Nestor and Mikaili Charlemagne (aquatics).
Zaida James continues to showcase her talent for Saint Lucia and the West Indies Women as she develops into a handy all-round cricketer. (Photo credit: Ministry of Youth Development and Sports Facebook Page)
Meanwhile, West Indies cricketer Akeem Auguste leads a list of five nominees for the Sportsman of the Year award.
Ackeem Auguste had a standout year, scoring Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League and international half centuries, bolstering his stock as one of the best young cricket talents in the region. (Photo credits: Ministry of Youth Development and Sports Facebook Page)
The competitive field also features Deandre Calderon (table tennis), John Didier (boxing), Dilan Biscette (shooting) and Maverick Pamphile (athletics).
The shortlists are as follows:
Junior Sportswoman of the Year
Shatal Charles – Table Tennis
Naija Ferdinand – Netball
Jady Emmanuel – Athletics
Selena Ross – Cricket
Sapphire Parks – Aquatics
Junior Sportsman of the Year
Denzel Phillips – Athletics
Leshon Francis – Table Tennis
Antoine Destang – Aquatics
Theo Edward – Cricket
Denver Jr. Alwyn Alphonse – Cycling
Sportswoman of the Year
Melika Destang – Netball
Meagan Nestor – Basketball
Julien Alfred – Athletics
Mikaili Charlemagne – Aquatics
Zaida James – Cricket
Sportsman of the Year
Deandre Calderon – Table Tennis
John Didier – Boxing
Dilan Biscette – Shooting
Maverick Pamphile – Athletics
Ackeem Auguste – Cricket
The National Sports Awards Ceremony will be streamed live by the National Television Network (NTN).
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