— Antiguan and Barbudan youth advocate and community leader Imani Sinclair has been recognised as a recipient of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) 100 Young Leaders Award, joining 100 young leaders from across the Commonwealth being celebrated for their leadership, service and commitment to creating positive change.
Sinclair was formally presented with the award on Friday, 7 August 2026, during a ceremony at Government House, Antigua and Barbuda. The award was presented by His Excellency the Right Honourable Sir Rodney Williams, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, with Her Excellency Lady Williams, Resident British Commissioner His Excellency John Hamilton, family, friends and invited guests in attendance.
The recognition celebrates Sinclair’s longstanding commitment to youth development, leadership, education, mentorship, community service and regional engagement.
Sinclair currently serves as Operations Manager of the Nolan Hue Foundation, where she has played an integral role in developing and coordinating youth empowerment programmes, professional development workshops, mentorship initiatives and networking opportunities designed to equip young people with the skills, confidence and connections needed to succeed.
Her leadership extends throughout the Caribbean and internationally. Sinclair serves as Caribbean Coordinating Ambassador for One Young World, working to strengthen connections among young leaders across the region and ensure that Caribbean perspectives are represented within global conversations.
Reflecting on the recognition, Sinclair said the award represents both an important personal milestone and a responsibility to continue serving.
“To be recognised among 100 young leaders from across the Commonwealth is an extraordinary honour. I see this award not simply as recognition of what I have accomplished, but as an encouragement to continue serving, creating opportunities and helping other young people recognise the power of their own leadership.”
The award holds particular significance for Sinclair as Antigua and Barbuda prepares to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) later this year, placing the twin-island nation at the heart of Commonwealth engagement and dialogue.
“Receiving this recognition in the same year that Antigua and Barbuda will welcome the Commonwealth for CHOGM makes this moment even more special. It is an incredible opportunity for our country, and I hope it also reminds us of the importance of young people having a meaningful place in conversations about the future of the Commonwealth.”
For Sinclair, the recognition is also an opportunity to highlight the leadership emerging from Antigua and Barbuda and other Small Island Developing States.
“I am incredibly proud to represent Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean. We may come from small islands, but there is nothing small about our ideas, our ambition or the impact we can have. I hope this recognition encourages another young person from Antigua and Barbuda to know that their work can be seen and their voice can reach far beyond our shores.”
Sinclair has consistently advocated for creating spaces where young people are not simply beneficiaries of programmes, but active participants in shaping their communities. Through her various roles, she has worked with young people across Antigua and Barbuda. Focusing on leadership development, mentorship, professional growth and access to opportunities.
She expressed gratitude to the Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust, the Governor-General and his office, the British High Commission, and the many organisations, mentors, colleagues, friends and family members who have supported her journey.
“No achievement like this happens alone. I have been fortunate to work alongside incredible people who believe deeply in service and in the potential of young people. I share this moment with all of them and with every young person I have had the privilege of working with.”
Sinclair said she intends to use the recognition and the wider QECT network to strengthen partnerships, expand opportunities for young people and continue advocating for greater Caribbean representation in regional and international spaces.
The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust 100 Young Leaders Award recognises young people from across the Commonwealth whose leadership and initiatives are contributing to positive and lasting change within their communities.
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