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2025 National Heroes Day Honourees

Each honouree reflects a unique combination of success, leadership, ingenuity, innovation, creativity, and hard work—qualities that are deeply rooted in our maritime heritage and cultural identity.

The strength and perseverance required to navigate the seas parallel the qualities needed to excel in business and entrepreneurship. Just as Cayman’s forebears charted their paths across the waters with resilience and resourcefulness, these honourees demonstrate the same commitment to steering their ventures toward success.

This year, the honourees serve as a testament to what it truly means to be considered for the 2025 National Heroes Day in the Cayman Islands: embracing challenges, pushing boundaries, and inspiring future generations to dream boldly while staying anchored to our roots.

Legacy Builders (Early Pioneers)

Legacy Builders honour individuals and organisations whose enduring contributions have laid the foundations for future growth. With a commitment to sustainability and mentorship, they uphold core values while embracing change to ensure their legacy endures.

Mr. Ashburn Renford Barnes

Mr. Charles Barnes

Mr. Atlee Bodden

Mr. James (Sonny Boy) Bodden

Ms. Lurline (Fefe) Bodden

Mrs. Shirley Mae Bodden

Hon. Dr. Truman Murray Bodden

Mr. Mostyn Bodden

Mr. Alva M.D. (Billy) Bodden, Cert. Hon.

Ms. Lorna Bodden, Cert. Hon.

Ms. Maureen H. Bodden, Cert. Hon.

Ms. Maxine E. Bodden, Cert. Hon.

Mr. William Norman Bodden, MBE

Mr. Martyn Bould, MBE

Mr. Adrian Briggs

Mr. Berkley Bush

Mr. Olson Chisholm

Mr. Rolin Chisholm

Mrs. Eldeene Connolly

Mr. Robert Connolly

Mr. Bertram Conolly

Mr. Rex Crighton, MBE

Dr. Elsa M. Cummings, Cert. Hon.

Mr. Cardinall DaCosta, OMH

Mr. William Joseph (Lawrence) Dilbert

Mr. Allen Dadford Dixon

Mr. Edison McNee Ebanks

Mr. Frank Hartley Ebanks

Mr. Joseph Daniel Ebanks

Mr. Richard Donley Ebanks

Mrs. Thelma Ebanks

Mr. William Ebanks

Ms. Christine Ebanks

Ms. Rachael Ebanks

Ms. Zelmalee Ebanks,  Cert. Hon., JP

Mr. Benson Ebanks, OBE

Mr. Craddock Ebanks, OBE, BEM

Mr. Thomas Abram Ebanks Sr., JP

Mr. Anthony Eden, OBE, JP

Mrs. Otto Lee Regina Flowers

Mr. Clarence Levi Flowers, MBE

Mr. David Foster

Mr. Minard Steve Foster

Mr. Nolan B. Foster, Cert. Hon., JP

Mr. Marvin Verneal Frederick

Mr. Marco Giglioli

Mr. Ishmael A. Goddard

Mr. Neil Godfrey, Cert. Hon

Mr. Paul Harris, FCA

Mr. John Lemuel Hurlston, CVO, MBE, JP

Mr. Thomas Shelby Hydes, Cert. Hon.

Mr. Will Jackson

Ms. Sybil Jackson, Cert. Hon., JP

Mr. George Jefferson

Pastor John D Jefferson Sr.

Mrs. Jocelyn Ellela Watler Jeffers-Rankine

Mr. Eldon Kirkconnell

Mrs. Zita Kirkconnell

Mrs. Brigitte Kirkconnell

Mr. George McCarthy, OBE, JP

Mr. Carlton Roy McDoom

Mr. Alan Steve McField, CMH

Mrs. Florence Greta McLaughlin

Mr. Lemuel McLaughlin

Mr. Lyman McLaughlin

Mr. Naaman Woodrow McLaughlin

Mr. Rushbrook McLaughlin

Mr. Gilbert McLean, JP

Mr. Hurley Merren

Mr. Ray Miller

Mr. Louis Moncrieffe, MBE

Mrs. Rosemary Moxam

Mr. Rupert Lennox Moxam

Mr. Waldo Parchment

Mrs. Felicia Pouchie

Mr. Henry Lonsdale Pouchie

Mr. Prentice Powell

Mr. James (Jimmy) Powell, MBE

Mr. Kent Mitchell (Biggie) Rankin, CMH-Commander Division

Mr. Owen Rankine

Mr. Thomas Rankine

Mr. Frank Hugh George Scotland

Mr. Colford Scott

Mrs. Eli Scott

Ms. Mary Scott

Mr. Ottley Scott

Mr. Neville Anthony Scott Sr.

Mr. Thomas Seymour

Mr. Murphy Smith

Mr. Robert Lee Smith

Mr. Graham Thompson

Mr. Norberg Thompson, OBE

Mr. D. Burnard Tibbetts, MBE

Mr. Linton Nathaniel Tibbetts, OBE

Hon. D. Kurt Tibbetts, OBE, JP

Captain Keith Tibbetts Sr., MBE, JP

Dr. Stephenson Anthony Tomlinson, MBE

Ms. Vivine Watler

Mr. Dawson Whittaker

Mr. Ornon Whittaker, Cert. Hon.

Ms. Brenda Algar Wood


Modern Visionaries (Pioneers)

Modern Visionaries are trailblazers who set new paradigms for success. They combine foresight, creativity, and innovative strategies to redefine boundaries and lead with purpose. These pioneers inspire transformation while fostering inclusivity and progress.

Ms. Betty Baraud, MBE, Cert. Hon.

Mr. Ernest Peterkin Berry

Mr. Paul Berry

Mrs. Atheida Bodden

Ms. Burnadette Bodden

Ms. Harilyn Bodden

Mr. Kirk Phillip Bodden

Mr. Lionel Bodden

Ms. Lynn Marie Bodden

Mr. Naul Bodden

Mrs. Nola Bodden

Mr. Robert C. (Bobby) Bodden

Mr. Spencer Bodden

Mr. Delroy Steve Bodden Sr.

Mr. Michael Brown

Ms. Louise Christine Burke-Richardson

Ms. Alecia Carter

Ms. Lana Cayasso

Mr. Silford Christie, MMH

Mr. Sean Collins

Mr. Hartmann Morgan DaCosta, Cert. Hon., JP

Mr. Ethan Dilbert

Ms. Velma Dilbert

Mr. Phillip Dixon

Mr. Calton Daniel Ebanks

Mrs. Ima Louise Ebanks

Mr. Joseph H. Ebanks

Ms. Lucinda Marie Ebanks

Mr. Shane Edwards

Mr. Richard Flowers

Mr. Frank Ewen Flowers, Cert. Hon.

Mr. Clarence Bradley Flowers, MBE

Mr. Woody Foster, Cert. Hon.

Mrs. Michele Garcia Aubert

Mrs. Amy Gould

Mr. Ashton Gould

Mr. Garston Gilbert Grant, Cert. Hon., JP

Mr. David Guilfoyle

Capt. Robert Basil Hamaty

Mr. Arvid Aaron Harris

Mr. Henry Harris

Mrs. Shauna Haylock

Mr. Leonard Augustus Hew, BEM, CMH, JP

Mr. John Hurlstone

 

Mr. Robert Hurlstone

Mrs. Dorothy Japal

Ms. Alex Johnson, JP

Mr. Moses I. Kirkconnell III, OBE

Mr. Moses Ithamar Kirkconnell Jr.

Mr. Selbourne Lazzari

Mr. Marshall Levy

Mr. Brazley McLain

Ms. Julia Ann McLaughlin

Mr. Gregory Edlin Merren

Mr. Delroy Miller

Mr. David George Morritt

Mr. David Edward Pellow, B.Sc.Phm., C.P.P.

Mrs. Judy Faye Penn

Mr. George Anthony Powell

Ms. Beryl Elizabeth Ramoon

Mrs. Meriel Ritch

Mr. Charles Russell

Mr. Gary Burns Rutty

Mrs. Annette Scott

Mr. Derwin Scott

Mrs. Hio Scott

Mr. Stanley Norman Scott

Mr. Windell M. Scott

Rev. Audley U. Scott, JP

Ms. Cathy Seymour

Dr. Shannon Seymour

Mr. Edward Solomon, OMM

Mr. Elsberth Garfield Terry

Mr. Woodward Terry

Mr. Gene Thompson

Mr. Kel Thompson

Mr. Kelly Thompson

Mrs. Noreen Melice Tibbetts

Mr. Bentley Leroy Tibbetts Sr., Cert. Hon.

Mr. George Walton

Mrs. Lyn Walton

Mr. Robert Selkirk Watler Jr.

Ms. Vernie Watler-Harris

Mr. Handel Whittaker

Mr. David Charles Wight, JP

Mr. Jerry W. Wood

Mr. Justin W. Woods


Innovators of Impact

Celebrating leaders who embrace transformation and growth, Innovators of Impact are agents of change, known for adapting to challenges and seeking out opportunities for innovation. They guide their businesses through cultural and operational shifts, ensuring continued relevance in a dynamic environment.

Mrs. Melesia Angelia Adderley, BA, M MSc

Mr. Eric Bergstrom, MBE

Mr. Jason Brown

Mrs. Mary Viola Brown

Mr. Curtis Connor

Ms. Kimberley Antonette Conolly

Hon. William Warren Conolly, OBE, JP

Mr. Danny Dixon

Mr. Dole Dixon

Mr. Laurie Ivan Farrington, OMH

Mr. Kevin Foster

Ms. Marleine Gagnon

Capt. Donald Emmerson Glidden

Mr. Tedrick J. Green

Mr. Charles G. Kirkconnell

Mr. Marc Laurenson

Mrs. Pearlina McGaw-Lumsden

Mr. Corlan McLaughlin

Mrs. Zanda McLean

Mr. William Lancelot Nixon

Mrs. Polly Pickering

Mr. Graham Rankin

Mr. Godfrey Robb

Mr. Burns Rutty

Mr. Mervyn Scott

Mr. Desmond Seales, MBE

Mrs. Suzanne Soto, Cert. Hon.

Mr. Bob Soto, Cert. Hon.

Ms. Monica Walton


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