Celebrating Caymanians
Overseas
Celebrating Caymanians Overseas
The Cayman Connection Making Waves Awards recognise Caymanians living overseas who have made outstanding contributions to, and excelled in their respective fields at a regional and/or global level, for the fourth consecutive year.
Making Waves Award winners receive recognition from across the globe. From awards ceremonies to international news outlets, the winners have thousands of eyes on their outstanding achievements.
We look forward to supporting and celebrating those who have excelled in their field whilst abroad, specifically those who continually strive to promote our community and share “Caymankind” globally.
Making Waves Awards categories
- Arts, Culture & Heritage Award
- Bullish STEM Award
- Education Award
- Inclusion Award
- Maples Group Financial, Legal & Professional Services Award
- Environment & Sustainability Award
- Ministry of Health and Wellness Health & Wellness Award
- Ministry of Youth, Sports and Heritage Sports Award
- Ministry of Tourism & Ports Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Award
Nominators incentive:
- Entered into prize draw to win a flight to visit their Making Waves nominee or to fly back home to the Cayman Islands *T&C’s apply
- Make a Caymankind act to highlight a Caymanian going above and beyond
- Invitation to the 2025 Making Waves Ceremony held in Grand Cayman
- Be a part of the Making Waves movement and help us shine a light on our overseas talent.
Winners win:
- Caymanite trophy made by Horacio Esteban who has produced work gifted to the Royal family
- NEW! $500 KYD bursary to contribute to winners professional development
- Publicity and exclusive media features
- Invitations to the 2025 Making Waves Ceremony held in Grand Cayman (additional tickets for family and friends included)
- Opportunities to mentor upcoming talent and be a community role model
Sponsorship
If you would like more information about the Making Waves Awards, or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please email makingwaves@caymanconnection.org
Thank you to our Judges
MARZETA BODDEN
Deputy Director, Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
SHOMARI SCOTT
Chief Business Officer, Health City
SHEREE EBANKS
Chief Executive Officer, CIIPA
WINSTON CONOLLY
Managing Partner of Chancery ESG Ltd, Cayman (CEL)
DR TASHA EBANKS GARCIA
The Cayman Islands Government Representative to the UK
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