Yentel McGaw, 22, has been recognized by the Proud of Them initiative for her community service.
Ms McGaw is used to the limelight. Crowned Miss Teen Cayman Islands 2007 and Miss Teen Worldwide Caribbean 2008, she has become a role model to her peers and elders alike, according to a government release outlining Ms McGaw’s achievements.
She received the Iliana de la Cruz Community Spirit Award in the local pageant and has spent the years since proving her commitment to giving back to her community.
Ms McGaw has worked as an HIV/AIDS activist for the Red Cross, and is a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters, as well as a past member of the Leos Club of Grand Cayman.
In 2009, she was one of the youngest guest speakers at the National Women’s Day celebration ceremony.
She has a passion for recognizing the achievements of the Cayman Islands’ youth, which led her to jump-start the Youth Community Excellence Award program in 2008. The program highlights the work of young voluntary workers in the local community.
Ms McGaw also volunteers with the Cayman Believers Ministries, and often delivers food to disadvantaged residents.
She is a member of the Rotaract Club of Grand Cayman and recently helped raise $4,500 to purchase school supplies for children in need.
A human resources administrator and coordinator at Ernst and Young, Ms McGaw is known for her leadership skills, positive outlook and innovative thinking. As a new member to the team, she created a corporate social responsibility program.
“My intent was to encourage my colleagues to get involved with this beloved island,” she said.
The Proud of Them initiative recognizes the positive achievements of young people ages 10 to 25.
Through a public nomination process, individuals are honored in the categories of academics, careers, business, sports, culture or community service.
Each young person selected will be featured for six months at a time on billboards established across the Cayman Islands, and will also receive a certificate and $500.
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