The Saint Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA) once again presented its highest honor to the 2024 gold medalist, sprint sensation Julien Alfred, naming her the Female Athlete of the Year for 2025.
She shares the spotlight with quarter-miler Marvric Pamphile, who claimed the Male Athlete of the Year title.
Held under the vibrant theme, “A Legacy of Performance, A Future of Possibilities,” the association’s annual awards gala was held at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Jan. 24 and honored the pillars of the sport, from the athletes to the coaches, administrators, and technical officials behind the scenes.
Alfred, the 2024 Olympic 100m champion and 2025 World Championship bronze medalist, reinforced her status as a national sporting icon.
Pamphile’s consistent dominance in the 400m earned him equal praise, marking an amazing year for Saint Lucia’s elite athletes.
The Junior Athletes of the Year were Double Carifta sprint champion Jady Emmanuel, who claimed the female junior crown, and record-breaking thrower Denzel Phillips, who took the male award.
Juvenile stars Avery Maryat and Hadassah Jules were also celebrated for their outstanding performances throughout the year.
The SLAA also recognized individuals beyond the track, including Denise Herman of Choiseul Athletics, who was named Coach of the Year.
A special Coach Dedication Award was presented to Finley Louis of the Abilene Wildcats for two decades of unwavering service.
In a fitting transition from champion athlete to sporting steward, former Athlete and Sportswoman of the Year Makeba Alcide received the Administrator of the Year award.
The prestigious event was attended by the Minister for Youth Development, Sports, and Digital Transformation, Kenson Casimir, alongside dignitaries from the Saint Lucia Olympic Committee, the National Lotteries Authority, and the families of the athletic community.
