The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) hosted its 136th Annual Awards Presentation and Gala Dinner on December 11 at the Guyana Marriott Hotel.
President of the GCCI, Mrs. Kathy Smith opened the event, while presentations were delivered by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Susan Rodrigues; Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, and Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency, and Implementation, Hon. Zulfikar Ally. Meanwhile, the keynote address was made virtually by Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley.
Several members received awards in various categories, including:
- Ms. Samantha Reid – Woman in Business Award 2025
- Dragonfly Drone Solutions – Micro Business of the Year 2025
- Rafeek and Moore Licensed Customs House Brokers – Small Business of the Year 2025
- Floor It Guyana – Medium Business of the Year 2025
- Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire and Life Insurance Companies Limited – Large Business of the Year 2025
- Mr. Matthew Gaul – Young Business Executive Award 2025
- Ministry of Agriculture – Public Service Award for Excellence 2025
- ExxonMobil Guyana – Corporate Citizenship Award 2025
- Dr. Christopher Fernandes – Lifetime Achievement Award 2025
- KOJAC – Award for Innovation 2025
- Green Agro Services and Supplies – Outstanding Green Business Member 2025
- OILNOW – Media Award 2025
- Mrs. Kristia Ramlagan-Prescott-Chamber Award 2025
- SBM Offshore Guyana- President’s Local Content Award 2025
- Total Property Management Services Inc.- Local Content Award 2025
