Rotary Club of Stabroek, Nextech Inc host 12th annual Peace Art Competition

The Rotary Club of Stabroek, in collaboration with Nextech Inc hosted its 12th Annual Peace Art Competition on Saturday, engaging young students in creative expression centred on the theme “Peace is…”. Fourteen students between the ages of 12 and 14 participated in the competition. The students represented St Joseph High School, St George’s School of Science, North Georgetown Secondary School and Christ Church Secondary School. They were challenged to interpret the peace theme through visual art. The initiative is part of the Rotary Club of Stabroek’s youth development and peacebuilding efforts, encouraging students to explore unity, tolerance and understanding through creativity. The competition aligns with Rotary’s global focus on peace as a key area of service. February is observed as World Understanding Month by Rotary International, which marked its 12th anniversary on February 23, commemorating the first Rotary meeting held in 1905.

At the awards ceremony, prizes were presented to the top performers. Angel Skeete of St Joseph High School secured first place and received a $20,000 cash voucher. Thalia Best of North Georgetown Secondary School placed second and received a $15,000 voucher, while Makayla Williams, also of North Georgetown Secondary School, earned third place and received a $10,000 voucher. All participants received gift vouchers to shop at Nextech and at Future Care Pharmacy. President of the Rotary Club of Stabroek, Dr Karen Gordon Boyle, said the club remains committed to sustaining the annual competition as a platform for youth engagement, artistic growth and the promotion of peace across Guyana. Representatives of the club also expressed appreciation to Nextech Inc for its continued partnership in supporting young people through education, innovation and the arts. Nextech Inc’s representative, Penny Francis, congratulated the participants on their interpretation of the theme.