Award Category: <span>2022 Award Recipients</span>

In May 2022, Di’Neasha graduated with distinction from Mount Saint Vincent University with her Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a double major in Accounting and Management and a double minor in Finance and Marketing. While studying at the Mount, Di’Neasha was named to the Dean’s list for academic excellence. She has been a full-time student while also working full-time as a staff auditor throughout her academic career. Di’Neasha is no stranger to this, as it will be her third degree under the same conditions. She enjoys tutoring her peers in accounting and finance and enrolled in CPA Atlantic in August 2021. Her dedication and hard work are visible both inside and outside the classroom, having been a part of the social committee at work, bringing awareness and creating fundraisers for community needs. Her relentless passion for achievement as well as her proven multitasking and organizing abilities are credited with her success. Di’Neasha will be pursuing her Master of Business Administration at Barry University with the ultimate goal of becoming a certified public accountant (CPA).

In June 2022 Ahria’ graduated from Dartmouth College with his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Environmental Studies. A resilient student-athlete and community member, Ahria’ has received All-American Honours in soccer, a Scholastic-Art Award and was a representative in the Sadie Alexander Association, focused on helping minority students in the economics department. He was named head prefect, co-lead in “Hairspray” the musical, and was a tour-guide leader at Berkshire School, the high school he graduated from in 2018. Next year, Ahria’ will be attending Northeastern University, to pursue his Master in Global Studies and International Relations. He plans to concentrate on Sustainable Development. Ahria’ remains hungry to return to Bermuda and have a fulfilling career in the financial services industry. He envisions that the rise in importance of ESGs will allow him to combine his interest in financial services and environmental studies. Ahria’s mother is his biggest motivator, and he hopes to let her legacy live on by helping young Bermudians achieve their dreams.

Jayden is a 2022 Honours graduate of the Berkeley Institute where he was a prefect in his senior year. He will be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber Security at Nottingham Trent University this September. Jayden’s interest in computers especially cyber security developed at a relatively young age and he has worked at CedarBridge Academy in the Information Technology department during school breaks since 2021. Throughout Jayden’s educational journey he has been on the Honour Roll and has been recognised for his outstanding academic achievements. During Jayden’s studies at the Berkeley Institute, he contributed over 140 hours of community service to the local community and charities such as the Lion’s Club, KBB and the Bermuda Golf Championship. Outside of school Jayden enjoys playing golf and is a -%member of the Bermuda Golf Association. He also likes to run and enjoys playing squash. Following his studies in England, Jayden plans to return to Bermuda and start his career in cyber security for an international business, where he wants to go on to become Head of Information Technology.

Adrian recently graduated from South Kent School, a preparatory boarding school in Kent, Connecticut. He is a student athlete who excels in the classroom and on the football pitch. In his final year, he was a prefect as well as a member of the Leadership Council on the football team. Adrian received academic awards in humanities and community service, with athletic achievements as an All American and being selected for the Connecticut All-star Team of the Year. He also is a part of the Bermuda National Team and has represented his country in IMG Florida and the Dominican Republic. During the last four years Adrian has grown and learned many skills such as communication, time management, using resources effectively and being self-reliant, which have made him a goal driven individual. With these skills and mindset he is prepared to settle in to freshman year at Amherst College to earn an accounting degree.

Jezhari is a 2022 honours graduate of the Berkeley Institute where she was a prefect, vice president of the Student Council, and CEO of Virtual Enterprise International.  She is also a part-time dual enrolment student at the Bermuda College.  She was awarded the school spirit award each year and earned Citizenship and Leadership awards.  Jezhari recognises the importance of community service spending her time coaching gymnastics, chairing the Junior Road Safety Council, and co-founding Caring for the Caregivers.  A member of Bermuda Pacers Track Club, Jezhari has been active in sports all of her life participating on many school all-star teams including track and field, netball, football and cricket. She has represented Bermuda on the international stage as an Island Games 2013 gold medalist (gymnastics) and Carifta 2019 athlete (track and field).   She has also danced with United Dance Productions. Jezhari plans to study finance at the University of Reading with a year abroad for Spanish immersion. Jezhari is excited by the diversity of opportunities that a career in finance can offer and loves the idea of leading people and businesses to make sound financial decisions.

Larrissa graduated from Bermuda Institute in 2019. In secondary school she held the positions of prefect and Student Association treasurer. Larrissa has been inducted into the National Honours Society and was on the school honour roll lists. She is currently entering her senior year at Oakwood University pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Finance. Larrissa has volunteered with many different organizations including KBB, P.A.L.S. Bermuda, Big Brothers Big Sisters Huntsville, the Bermuda Red Cross, and presently the Mirrors programme. She found a passion for finance throughout her high school experience interning at Global Atlantic Reinsurance Company, the Department of Social Insurance, and KPMG. Larrissa has always been an ambitious and motivated student and these qualities have kept her striving towards her academic success. On graduating from Oakwood University, she will continue her education by obtaining her Masters in Finance and Business Administration. On returning to Bermuda, she plans to work as an accountant in either a reinsurance or accounting firm. Larrissa believes in giving back to her community and accordingly she hopes to start her own scholarship fund under a mentorship program, providing scholarship and academic advice for young Bermudians pursuing International Business.

Michae received her high school diploma from CedarBridge Academy in 2020. She then attended the Bermuda College with a Ministry of Education College Promise Tuition Award. During her final year at the Bermuda College, she had the opportunity to attend the Bermuda Risk Summit and the WeSpeak Boot Camp. After attending these events, Michae knew she wanted to start her career in Bermuda’s international business sector. She chose the accounting profession after taking accounting classes at the Bermuda College and gaining industry exposure. Michae, recently graduated from the Bermuda College with Merit and will begin her third year at Mount Saint Vincent University in September 2022. While at Mount Saint Vincent, she will pursue a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. Michae plans to pursue her Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation after finishing her bachelor degree. She plans to gain work experience with an accounting firm, both locally and internationally.

Jerzi graduated from Saltus Grammar School in the class of 2022. Aspiring to become an actuary, Jerzi will study actuarial science at the University of Central Florida and return to Bermuda to pursue her career after earning her bachelor degree. Planning to start university in January 2023, Jerzi will spend the majority of the remainder of her time in Bermuda working as an intern at Arch Re. Throughout her educational journey, Jerzi has served in a number of leadership roles, including head girl, prefect and house/sports captain, for track and field, netball, as well as North Village Community Club netball teams. She held a position on the Honour Roll/Head of School Honour Roll in her transition from Bermuda High School to Saltus Grammar School. Jerzi is an active member in the broader community participating in Keep Bermuda Beautiful beach cleanups, acting as a peer mentor, working as a teacher’s assistant at her dance school, assisting with the Marketplace Bermuda Christmas Parade and volunteering at school fairs. Jerzi prides herself on her work ethic and teamwork skills and is determined to accomplish her goals and bring an enhanced presence of her demographic to the financial service sector.

Amelia is an International Baccalaureate graduate from the Bermuda High School class of 2022. Her dedication and hard work extend to school sports and she has been a part of many school sports teams. Amelia competed internationally for high jump on the Bermuda athletics team and she has been a part of many school-wide initiatives. She developed her leadership and team working qualities throughout high school and was chosen as house captain and sports leader. Amelia volunteered at WindReach caring for the petting zoo animals, although her favorite experience was teaching young girls how to play softball from the basics. In September she will attend Brock University, where she will start her Bachelor of Business Administration with 2 years of study in France. Her programme will allow her to return home to Bermuda to use her education and experience to work in the international business industry.