By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

BAHAMIAN NBA player Chavanno “Buddy” Hield will be honoured, along with others, during the Bahamas Diamond Eagle Ambassador Youth Awards in Grand Bahama on Saturday, October 12.

Mr Hield, a shooting guard with the Golden State Warriors, is a native of Eight Mile Rock. He has sponsored and hosted many summer basketball camps in The Bahamas.

Bridgette Farrington, founder of BDAYA, said the event will be held at the Pelican Bay Hotel under the theme: “We Can.” 

And a cocktail reception begins at 6:30pm, followed by the awards ceremony at 8pm.

The other honourees this year include Chris Paine & Volunteers of the Grand Bahama Sailing Club; coach Nigel Kirkby of the Grand Bahama Rugby Club; Keith Cooper, director of West End Eco Fishing Camp, West End Sailing Programme, and West End Eco Tours; coach Charles ‘Softly’ Robins, of the Charlie Softly Robins Annual Basketball Camp; and Pastor Anthony Williams, coach of the Moore’s Island Exterminators Track Club.

Ms Farrington said the organisation celebrates and honours men who work with local youth organisations.

She stated that the Bahamas Diamond Eagle Foundation is a God-inspired community organisation established in 2016. 

Its mission is to encourage more men to become actively involved in volunteering their leadership, time, talent, and abilities to youth organizations to raise a new generation of future leaders.

“To date, we have honored 27 men from youth organizations across Grand Bahama and Nassau,” she stated. “The Bahamas Diamond Eagle Foundation will also celebrate its eighth year and fourth event.”

Additionally, the Bahamas Diamond Eagle Foundation will honor the life and legacy of the late Sir Jack Hayward and Mr. Edward St. George, the principals of the Grand Bahama Port Authority.

Ms. Farrington noted that these visionary businessmen, philanthropists, and nation builders will receive the distinguished “Diamond Award” posthumously.

She added that holding the event on October 12 is fitting, as it coincides with the National Heroes Day weekend and Youth Month.