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Cayman Islands Tourism Association Announces 2025 Stingray Tourism Awards Nominees
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands — Wednesday, September 17, 2025 — The Cayman Islands
Tourism Association (CITA) is thrilled to reveal the official nominees for the 2025 Stingray Tourism Awards, taking place on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort.
This annual celebration highlights the exceptional individuals who embody Hospitality, ensuring the Cayman Islands remain a world-class tourism destination. Over 100 guests are expected to attend, including government officials, industry leaders, and tourism professionals from across all three islands.
2025 Stingray Tourism Award Nominees
Accommodations – Employee of the Year (EOY)
Bernadette Beckles – The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (Human Resources)
Ethan Joshua Stewart – The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (Pool & Beach)
Samuel Kamau Ngugi – The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (Employee Dining Room)
Romario McLaughlin – Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa
Chanze Dawson – Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman
Fern Powell – The Islands Club Condominiums
Omar Ebanks – Grand Cayman Marriott Resort
Verona McLean – Cayman Brac Beach Resort
Restaurants – Employee of the Year (EOY)
Armand Dilbert – The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (Saint June Restaurant)
Transportation – Employee of the Year (EOY)
Jevon Nickelson – Dollar / Thrifty Auto Rental
Watersports – Employee of the Year (EOY)
Christopher Hall – Cayman Islands Boat Rentals
Reshema Ewerse – Red Sail Sports Cayman Ltd.
Ragime Powery – Divetech
Joan Natividad – Sea Land Adventure Tours
Keven Leonell Hall Jeffery – Sea Land Adventure Tours
Accommodations – Manager of the Year (MOY)
Hilario Antonio Jackson – Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman
Sandrine Dixneuf – The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (Spa)
Diego Malmaceda – Grand Cayman Marriott Resort
Rayon Nesbeth – Wyndham Reef Resort
Allied – Manager of the Year (MOY)
Archie Whittaker – Cayman Crystal Caves
Lori Hynds – Cayman Visitor
Restaurants – Manager of the Year (MOY)
Lloyd Brown – Lloyd’s Smokehouse
Joan Walsh-Simms – Seven Restaurant (The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman) ? Erick Gutierrez – Ms. Piper’s Kitchen + Garden
Watersports – Manager of the Year (MOY)
CJ Moore – MooreMarine Group
Nicci Paul – Red Sail Sports
Rising Star
Jose Andres Pintado Mojarrieta – The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (Blue Restaurant)
Andre Washington – The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (Seven Kitchen)
Angel Rossely Smith – The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (Concierge)
Jazmin Sanchez – The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (Sales & Marketing)
Gustavo Noborikawa – Grand Cayman Marriott Resort
Ramsay Delgado – Loco
Blake Watler – Red Sail Sports Cayman Ltd. ? Kameron D’Hue – Divetech
Lawrence Reben – Sea Land Adventure Tours
“Behind every unforgettable Cayman experience are passionate individuals who give their all, whether front of house or behind the scenes,” said Sharlene Brenkus, CITA President. “The Stingray Tourism Awards are our way of honouring these ambassadors of service who keep the Cayman Islands shining on the world stage.”
The Stingray Tourism Awards are one of the year’s highlights, recognizing the contributions of more than 14,000 people employed in Cayman’s tourism sector. Each nominee reflects the CaymanKind spirit, as well as the resilience, passion, and innovation that define the islands’ hospitality industry.
The 2025 Stingray Tourism Awards are proudly supported by our sponsors. We thank our Presenting Sponsor, the Ministry of Tourism and Trade Development, and our valued partners: Health City Cayman Islands, Progressive Distributors Ltd., and Red Sail Sports.
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About the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA)
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association is a non-profit organization representing over 250 private tourism businesses across hotels, villas, watersports, restaurants, attractions, transportation, cruise, and allied sectors. Established in 2001, CITA promotes the growth, sustainability, and excellence of Cayman’s tourism industry.
Media Contact:
Lori Hynds
Email: info@cita.ky
Phone: (345) 936-9353
