From left to right- Minister of Trade and Industry, Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon; Finalist Ms. Anuskha Teelucksingh and the Chairman of Angostura Holdings Limited, Mr. Terrence Bharath.

Anushka has harnessed the life-giving force of blood donations. After having to source blood for her father in 2009 and realizing how difficult it was, she started to coordinate blood drives to assist others.

From left to right- Minister of Trade and Industry, Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon; Finalist Valdeen Tamara Shears and the Chairman of Angostura Holdings Limited, Mr. Terrence Bharath.

Valdeen emerged from an abusive relationship and transitioned from victim to survivor to advocate. She is the beacon that provides hope to other victims of domestic violence and is lobbying for legislative changes to improve the lives of women and girls in similar situations. She is advocating for the implementation and enforcement of Electronic Tracking Bracelets, corresponding Victim App Alert and Mandatory Rehabilitation Counselling for abusers.

From left to right- Minister of Trade and Industry, Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon; Finalist Mr. Kenneth Listhrop and Chairman of Angostura Holdings Limited, Mr. Terrence Bharath.

He has funnelled his musical energies into the next generation through the Trinidad and Tobago Youth Philharmonic of which he is the music director. He formed the group to teach children music.

The Angostura Champion of the Year 2018, Koriella Espinoza centre with Angostura Chairman Terrence Bharath and Minister of Trade and Enterprise Paula Gopie Scoon

Koriella has been tirelessly pursuing her calling for over 10 years. She founded Korie’s Kids in 2005 to support children diagnosed with cancer and their families. Through this organization, she aims to empower and enrich the lives of these children through music, mentorship and the fulfillment of their wishes.

Elspeth Duncan has been dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in need for over 30 years and continues to campaign for the improvement of animal welfare in Trinidad & Tobago through humane education programmes.

Donald McClean James, founder of the Professional Barbering School, trains young people, including the boys of the Youth Training Centre, in the art of barbering and provides free haircuts to disadvantaged individuals. A haircut is a simple act of service that can mean so much to a person in need.

Christopher Dennis is an international surfing champion who coaches young people in Balandra and its surrounding communities. For over 7 years, his programme, Fools Can’t Surf, has positively impacted on the lives of his students, improving their academic performances and bolstering their self-esteem through sport.

Frank Edwards is a devoted member of his community who sought to provide mentorship and support to young people in his area through sport. He is the founder and manager of the Morvant Football Academy, which has built camaraderie amongst young men and women in the community since it was founded in 2008.