Award Category: <span>2021 Award Recipients</span>

In 2019 Kristin graduated with Summa Cum Laude distinction with her Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a Management concentration. Shortly thereafter, Kristin secured a position in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance department of a fin-tech stock brokerage in the United States. There, she and her team members built out the first Fraud Operations department of the company. She did this while simultaneously maintaining her volunteer position at the American Cancer Society, which she has volunteered with for over five years. Currently, she is pursuing her MBA degree with a Marketing concentration at Keiser University. Upon graduating, she has aspirations of continuing to work in the compliance and regulatory sector, bringing the knowledge that she learned along the way back to Bermuda. Additionally, to give back to the local community, Kristin hopes to work with the Ministry of Education to incorporate real-world financial literacy classes into the primary and secondary education systems.

Cyana is a recent graduate of Georgia State University, graduating summa cum laude with two bachelor’s degrees in actuarial science and finance whilst also receiving an undergraduate certificate of language ability in Spanish. While at Georgia State, Cyana was involved in numerous student activities. She served as the President and Vice President Chapter Operations of the Kappa Chapter of the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi and the Vice President of the Bermuda Delegates Association at GSU. Cyana was also a member of the Actuarial Students Association to increase her knowledge in the actuarial field. She was also a general member of the Caribbean Student Association (CaribSA) and Hands-On Atlanta. This Fall, she will continue her educational career by attending the University of Leicester to pursue a Master of Science in Actuarial Science with Data Analytics. Cyana’s career goal is to qualify as a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and pursue a career as an actuarial analyst in Bermuda’s thriving life reinsurance sector.

Owenea was a dual enrollment student of The Berkeley Institute and Bermuda College. She graduated from Bermuda College with her Associates of Arts in Business Administration with Merit. At The Berkeley Institute she made Principal’s Honors each quarter of her senior year and she held the leadership position of prefect.  Owenea gravitated towards accounting during her second year at Berkeley and her time at Bermuda College helped drive her interest even more. Owenea plans to obtain her Certified Public Accounting designation and work in the reinsurance sector.  Her overall career goal is to become a Chief Financial Officer.  Outside of school Owenea can be described as a strong minded and overachieving individual. She volunteers as a tutor to younger students and she has contributed hundreds of hours of community service over the years. Owenea has also participated in many co-curricular activities such as dance, basketball and knitting.  In the Fall Owenea will be attending Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut where she will work towards her Bachelors of Science in Accounting with a minor in Finance. She has been admitted into the 3+1 BS/MBA accelerated dual degree program.

Nadir is a 2021 graduate of Bermuda College and will be attending Acadia University this Fall to pursue a bachelor’s in business administration with a focus in accounting. He is looking forward to career growth, exploring new cultures and expanding his network. Having firsthand experience Nadir understands that time management, hard work and determination are vital to one’s success. Nadir attributes his success at Bermuda College to his academic advisor, Mrs. Lawrence. She became a pillar in his development by always encouraging him to become better and letting him know that he has a place in this world. Since the age of 5, Nadir has been a part of the Big Brother Big Sister mentorship program and he continues to stay in contact with them and gives his time and experience whenever he is asked. Nadir encourages anyone who knows a young person in need of a mentor or an adult looking to mentor, to join the BBBS family and grow our community. Nadir believes that with the help of ABIC’s scholarship, he is on the path to obtaining his CPA, working in Bermuda’s international business industry and having the opportunity to give back to his community.

Samaria is entering her third year as an accounting major at Acadia University this Fall.  She is currently working towards her Certified Public Accountant certification alongside professionals through the co-op program at her institution.  At the Berkeley Institute Samaria found her love of accounting which followed her to Bermuda College as a Dual Enrollment student.  In 2020 she graduated with   Distinction and as a Phi Theta Kappa member from the Bermuda College.  She was awarded the Most Outstanding Accounting/Finance student that year.  Simultaneously graduating from the Berkeley Institute as the Salutatorian and an Advanced Honors Summa Cum Laude student, Samaria is a high achiever.  Upon successfully completing her studies, she plans to travel to South Korea to study Korean at Sogang University.  Samaria then intends to return to Bermuda to work in the insurance industry to obtain the necessary skillset and experience to achieve her career goal of being a Chief Executive Officer.

Nisha is a junior at St. John’s University in New York City, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Risk Management & Insurance with a concentration in Actuarial Science. While there she has been able to maintain being on the Dean’s list. Before attending St. John’s University she attended the Bermuda College where she was exposed to the re-insurance industry and by attending many conferences her passion for the industry increased.  During her time at Bermuda College, Nisha had the privilege of being inducted into the academic based Beta Chi Upsilon (BCU) chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK).  Nisha graduated Bermuda College with distinction and received the Most Outstanding Actuarial Science Graduate Award.  Nisha’s ultimate goal is to return to Bermuda and become a qualified Actuary.  She is also determined to grow and become a role model for other Bermudian students and to give back as much as she can.

In 2020, Ashley graduated CedarBridge Academy as Salutatorian and a BSD honoree with Distinction and High Honours. She was a dual enrolment student studying at Bermuda College in her senior year of high school. In 2021, she graduated from Bermuda College with her Associate’s Degree in Business Administration with Distinction, the Dean’s Award, and as a Phi Theta Kappa member. Ashley will be continuing her studies at Dalhousie University to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting. Ashley has always been an ambitious student committed to her academic excellence. She is a young lady offering a proven history of leadership as a Junior Student Leader, Prefect, Gravel Club Vice President, and Honours Society Vice President. Ashley is also involved outside of campus as a dancer, a volleyball player, and with volunteer work at her church. Ashley’s love for math grew from a very young age and this passion has followed her since. After her studies in Canada, she hopes to return Bermuda to start her career as a certified professional accountant.

Isabella is a graduate of Saltus Grammar School and is going into her sophomore year at the University of Guelph where she is studying Environmental Governance.  Through her time in high school Isabella became increasingly aware of the effects of climate change on our environment and society.  This prompted her to become a member of the Eco Club where she was a part of many initiatives that led to substantial changes at her high school.  Isabella was also appointed House Captain and Senior Prefect of Service.  The importance of serving our community is something that Isabella believes to be an integral part of our lives.   Although her first year of university was done virtually she was awarded the Dean’s Honors for both semesters and is excited to continue her studies on campus this September to take part in more hands-on learning for her degree.  Climate change has affected how companies do business, how decisions are made and how clients invest responsibly.  Her specialized program will allow her to return home to Bermuda to utilize her education to work in the international business industry to tackle climate solutions.

Cree graduated from the International Baccalaureate Diploma program at Bermuda High School in 2020 and is heading to the University of Strathclyde where she will study a Bachelor of Arts with honours in Journalism, Media and Communications as well as Economics. Cree’s dedication and hard work are evident both within and outside of the academic arena having been a member of the basketball and debate teams at BHS. She has completed her Gold Duke of Edinburgh award, has been a member of Bermuda’s Youth Parliament, a member and captain of the national debate team and a volunteer with YouthNet and Rotary Interact. Cree is regarded as a mature, responsible student by both teachers and coaches. She is always willing to go the extra miles to achieve her goals and is always happy to help and support others.  Professionally, Cree has already begun to gain experience across industries having interned at Hudson Structured Capital Management and is currently interning at Conyers.  She remains active within the community and is the Junior Coach of Bermuda’s national debate team.