Christineil Thompson receives her prize from Annabella Brasnell of the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Company.
'I am very ecstatic and happy. I didn't think my essay could win a competition. My friend said she knew I was going to win. She even made a bet with me. My dad said he also knew as well.' Christineil
'I am excited, I have never travelled to the United Kingdom before and I am really looking forward to my trip next year.'
Kara John receives her prize from Nigel Thomas of DigiData
'This is great news. I am so happy for Christineil and the other two who were also among the top finalists.' Naparima Girls' Principal Patricia Ramgoolam.
The final winners...
The final winners in each age group were chosen by judges, Mr. Willie Chen (an artist, sculptor, metalworker, poet, playwright and short story writer) and Ms. Ira Mathur (a freelance journalist working in radio, television and print).
First prize in the 14-18 age category went to Christineil Thompson from Naparima Girls' High School. Christineil wins a flight to London in March 2010 where she will carry the Trinidadian flag at the Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey, attended by HM The Queen and thousands of others. This prize was kindly sponsored by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Company and was awarded to Christineil on behalf of the organisation by Ms Annabella Brasnell.
First prize in the Under 14 age category was awarded to Kara John from Northgate College. Kara wins a laptop computer, generously donated by DigiData Systems Limited. On behalf of DigiData, Mr Nigel Thomas presented Kara with her prize at the ceremony.
14-18 age category
2nd Prize - Samantha Khan & 3rd Prize - Jessica Norman
Under 14 age category
2nd Prize - Zachary Luke Subran-Ganesh & 3rd Prize - Daniel Byer
Christineil and Kara with Annabella Brasnell and Nigel Thomas.