Action Bequia Honoured with Environmental Hero Award 

By Admin. Updated 11:05 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture recently announced that Action Bequia has been awarded the TradeWinds Environmental Hero Award in recognition of its exceptional contributions to sustainability and marine conservation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

The award was presented at the Awards and Prize-Giving Ceremony of the SVG Sailing Week by Carlos James, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, in partnership with Mr. Ricardo J. Flores, Vice President of Sustainability and Stakeholder Relations at TradeWinds. The honour was received on behalf of Action Bequia by Executive Board Chair, Ms. Lucille Cozier.

Mr. Flores emphasised that the award is part of the global TradeWinds Experience family’s mission to celebrate those creating meaningful, on-the-ground environmental change. In his remarks, Minister James praised Action Bequia as “an inspiring model of grassroots leadership and environmental responsibility.”

The recognition highlighted several of Action Bequia’s transformative initiatives. These include reducing litter and promoting recycling—especially through awareness campaigns and youth education programmes; cleaning beaches and supporting marine ecosystem protection, including coral reefs and other vital habitats; and providing crucial community support during major crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the La Soufrière volcanic eruption, and Hurricane Beryl.

These efforts, and many others, have helped forge a sustainable path forward for Bequia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

In celebration of Earth Day 2025, this award further affirms the Ministry’s and the nation’s shared commitment to environmental protection and the pursuit of a sustainable future. As Minister James noted, “Protecting our natural heritage is an act of preservation and nation-building.”

The Ministry extended its deepest congratulations to Action Bequia and encouraged all Vincentians to draw inspiration from the organisation’s work as the nation continues to advance sustainable development and climate resilience across the island.