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BrightPath and Columbus recognize Caribbean tech innovators at TechLink initiative
The TechLink Tech Community Service Award which recognizes individuals and organizations, making a significant impact at a community level in technology advocacy, education, public awareness and innovative solution implementation, was presented to Nerissa Golden for Outstanding Contribution to Caribbean Storytelling and Encouraging Participation Women in ICT, through her www.trulycaribbean.net web portal and entrepreneurship events.
Juma Bannister of Trinidad & Tobago received the TechLink Digital Content Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations that are making a significant to education and community mobilization in the area of local content development and preservation. He was recognized for his contributions in the area of digital photography training through his Elevate Caribbean initiative.
Two Grenadians were given special TechLink Local Innovator’s Award which recognizes individuals showing promise or who are adopting an innovative approach to developing technology solutions that meet local needs and create global opportunities.
Deanne Scott was recognized for Grassroots Innovation and her contribution to e-Health and public awareness. Teddy Frederick was awarded was for his contribution to promoting local content creation through photography.
As part of a wider Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies, Columbus and BrightPath are rolling out this initiative throughout the Caribbean following the Grenada launch.
The TechLink program will offer communities across the region training in digital content creation, targeting youth, parents, seniors, educators and small business owners.
Learn more about the TechLink program and the BrightPath Foundation at www.brightpathfoundation.org.
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