Stephanie Denise Gibson, middle, receives an award from retired Justice Sylvia G. Ash to her left, flanked by Naomi Henry, Andrea Dawes, and Dr. Cynthia Sterling-Fox, L-R.
Photograph by Nelson A. King
The Brooklyn-based Trinidad and Tobago Nurses Association of America, Inc. (TTNAA) on Sunday honored two of its excellent members and awarded scholarships to 2 nursing college students throughout its gala 56th Anniversary Luncheon and 32nd Scholarship Grant Award ceremony at Glen Terrace on Avenue N in Brooklyn.
The group conferred its honor on treasurer Jocelyn Alleyne, a retired senior affiliate administrator within the Nursing Division at SUNY Downstate Medical Middle and College Hospital in Brooklyn; and Naomi Henry, an energetic member of the group’s Training and Social Motion committees, who makes a speciality of gerontological nursing.
Trinidadian-American nursing college students Stephanie Gibson, who’s pursuing research at Brooklyn’s Medgar Evers Faculty, and Dana John, who can be doing the identical, have been introduced with the grants earlier than sell-out patrons.
Brooklyn District Legal professional Eric Gonzalez additionally introduced proclamations to the honorees, in addition to to President Tecla Williams.
Different distinguished honorees included Trinidad and Tobago Consul Basic to New York Andre Laveau and Deputy Brooklyn Borough President the Rev. Kim Council.
TTNAA President-Elect Dr. Cynthia Sterling-Fox, RN, chair of the Social Motion Committee, introduced the award to Henry; whereas Williams did the identical to Alleyne.
John acquired her scholarship award from Alleyne; whereas Gibson acquired hers from Retired New York State Supreme Courtroom Justice Trinidadian Sylia G. Ash in reminiscence of her aunt Julia Lystra Collis and in honor of TTNAA Scholarship.
“We stay targeted on supporting future nurses, particularly these of their in closing semester with monetary wants,” Williams stated. “Our efforts lengthen past scholarships. We take part in well being gala’s, donate to shelters, and supply support the place it’s most wanted, together with these affected by Hurricane Beryl within the Caribbean.
“This yr, we proudly current scholarships to 2 excellent college students type Medgar Evers Faculty, Ms. Stephanie Gibson and Ms. Dana John, who’ve proven nice promise as future nurses,” she added. “We additionally acknowledge two devoted members of our group, Ms. Jocelyn Alleyne, RN, and Ms. Naomi Henry, RN, for his or her tireless work behind the sense in serving to TTNAA develop.
“As that is my final time period as president, I need to categorical my delight in being a part of this skilled group,” Williams continued. “Main TTNAA for the previous 4 years has been a rewarding and unforgettable expertise. Thanks for trusting me.”
Earlier than presenting the award to Alleyne, she stated: “It is a lady who has completed a lot for this group.”
In her terse acceptance speech, Alleyne stated her “heart-felt want is for all of us to work collectively.”
Then she added: “Please keep in mind our task is on Nov. 5. Everyone knows what the task is (laughter).”
John thanked the TTNAA for “paving the best way for us.”
Laveau complimented the nurses for persevering with “to make the nursing occupation what it’s.
“You make a sterling contribution,” he stated. “You’re about caring for folks.
“I need to say thanks to all of the nationals of Trinidad and Tobago within the room,” he added.
Council thanked the TTNAA nurses “for all you do, regardless of the challenges.”
Music by a preferred DJ and dancing by Alena Roberts punctuated the gala ceremony.
