Annual Education Awards Ceremony

Light and Power Employees Co-operative Credit Union Limited (LPECCUL) Celebrate

The Light and Power Employees Co-operative Credit Union Limited (LPECCUL) recently hosted its annual Education Awards and Trevor Browne Scholarship ceremony; this event recognises academic excellence and promotes the importance of education within the community. This year, nine junior saver members who would have sat the Common Entrance Examination were awarded. Each student received prizes and cash vouchers. While the Trevor Browne Scholarship, was awarded to Melissa Austin, who is currently pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy in the Faculty of Medical Sciences at UWI Mona Campus.

The highlight of the event was an inspiring keynote address delivered by Lt. Col. Trevor Browne, a founding member of LPECCUL, who shared his insights on the importance of education and personal development. His words were echoed by the President, Sheena Edwards, who emphasized the credit union’s ongoing commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of its junior members and their families. Additional remarks were given by other board members and members of the management team, all underscoring the role of financial literacy and good budgeting practices in shaping the future of the next generation.

Lt Col Trevor Browne presents scholarship

In addition to the presentations and speeches, the students received valuable guidance on financial literacy, underscoring the Credit Union’s philosophy of promoting financial empowerment from a young age. The event aimed to equip students with knowledge and tools to manage their financeswisely, as they move forward in their academic journeys.

Once again, congratulations to this year’s awardees for their performance in the Common Entrance:

Teyen Bostic – The St. Michael School

Maria Gill – Christ Church Foundation School

Neymar Gill – Graydon Sealy Secondary School

Rommaldo Holford – Queen’s College

Nathan McKenzie – The Lodge School

Remy Nurse – The St. Michael School

Akil Priddee – Challenor School

Jaylan Priddee – Deighton Griffith School

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