Mrs Gweneth Cyrille Frederick, manager of the Kalinago Barana Aute, and Attorney Joel Paris who was called to the bar in 2019, have been popularly voted as Kalinago Woman and Man of the Year 2020

Kalinago individuals residing in Dominica and in the Diaspora recently undertook on an initiative to grant recognition to Kalinagos who have been very influential in the progress of the community during the course of 2020. The initiative aims to boost the morale of the Kalinago People, motivate them to excel in the field that they are engaged in and to encourage them to work towards the holistic development of the Kalinago People.
 
The nomination process for the 4 award categories were done virtually and the selection for the awards was based on popular vote.Mrs. Gweneth Cyrille Frederick, manager of the Kalinago Barana Aute, has been selected as the Kalinago Woman of the Year 2020 over three (3) other nominees. The position of Kalinago Man of the year, went to attorney at law Joel Paris, who was called to the bar in 2019.
 
Law student Whitney Melinard was selected as most Inspiring Kalinago Youth (Female). Ms Melinard is a Kalinago rights advocate. 
 
Sineku Primary School Teacher Mr. Devon Cuffy was selected as the Most Inspiring Kalinago Youth (Male) of 2020. 
 
Mr. Cuffy has spearheaded a COVID-19 outreach programme geared at distributing packages to the sick and shut-ins in the Kalinago Territory.
 
This recognition initiative was non-partisan and the first of its kind. This event is expected to become an annual highlight, with endorsements from Dr. Theodore Thomas and Mr. Kittian Francis