Mr. Christopher Husbands (left), General Manager of the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) is seen here presenting Mr. Milton Coy (right) with his winning prize in the 2013 Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) Media Awards on Water.
Mr. Coy, a journalist and station manager of GTC Radio in Grenada, claimed the top spot in this year’s competition with his radio submission under the themes “Water Conservation and Best Practices in Water Management.” The winning journalist was presented with his prize by Mr. Christopher Husbands, General Manager of the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) on GWP-C’s behalf.
Mr. Milton Coy is seen here with his winning award and certificate of excellence in the 2013 Media Awards on Water.
After receiving his award, Mr. Coy expressed that he was honoured to have won the 2013 GWP-C Media Awards on Water. He said “I value this accomplishment and commit myself to continue my advocacy of water cooperation among all users of water resources.” He further explained that he would promote advocacy journalism as an effective means of public education and will commit to working together with other journalists in his country of Grenada to discuss the production of various features on water issues.
GWP-C through its Media Awards on Water and other initiatives will continue to share knowledge and engage media practitioners in the Caribbean on water and related issues.