The annual Impact Awards recognizes the achievements and contributions of outstanding individuals of Caribbean background who have created the most impact in their respective career fields — from healthcare, the arts, to advocacy, entrepreneurship, and much more. The celebrated honorees are committed to creating and framing the path for incoming immigrants and inspiring generations to come.

100% of the proceeds from the raffle will benefit The Trinbago Progressive Association of the U.S.A.

The event is sponsored by TD Bank, EmblemHealth, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, Episcopal Health Services,  Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Forest Hills Financial Group, Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health and Miss Jessie’s, LLC 

Nominations are still open and tickets are on sale for this ultimate networking and joyful celebratory event. Visit CaribbeanImpactAwards.com

The following are the 2025 Caribbean Impact Honorees (list in formation):

Paula B. Bailey
Executive Vice President

Astrid S. Benjamin-Campbell
President

Patrick Buddington
SVP Business Development
IMC Media Inc.

Dorrette Brown
Financial Representative

Judaline Cassidy
Founder & Chief Visionary Officer

Robert G. Chin, MD, FACEP
Chief, Emergency Services

Dr. Marilyn Fraser
Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Fabienne Gaillard Ulysse, DNP, AOCNP, ANP-BC, FAAN
Assistant Vice President of Nursing

Marie Gallant
Director of Nursing

Pheona Grant
Health Center Director

Kerry-Ann Henry
Fundraiser/Philanthropist/Humanitarian
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Dr. Suzanne Jones
CUNY LEADS Co-chair

Mr. Basir Khan
Owner

Kimaada Le Gendre
Director of Education & Community Engagement

Pierre M. Loiseau
Queens District Attorney’s Office

Xiomara L. Maloney
President of Assistant Deputy Warden/Deputy Warden Association (Warden Level 1)

The Maloney Brothers, Dominic, Nicholas and Daniel Maloney
Owners
Sol Cacao

Anthea McLaughlin
CEO

LaToya McLeod
New York Police Department

Christine Noel-Horsford
Director of Sales, USA

Dr. Ronda E. Phillips
Executive Director, Community School District 23

Ovington Prophete
Co-Founder/COO

Marcia Rowe-Riddick
Executive Director

Doris Rodney
The Hills Restaurant
Owner

Dr. Anju J Rupchandani
Executive Director
Zone 126

Rowtas (Roger) Singh
Community Engagement Specialist
EmblemHealth

Tricia Singh
Chief Administrative Officer

Deborah M. Steer
Assistant Director of Integrated Care
Amida Care

Joel Mario Thomas
Director of Education and Training

Jennifer O. Thomas
Director

Dawn S. Walker, MPA
Vice President, Communications & Marketing

Michael O. T. Vincent
President

Keisha-Ann Wisdom, DHA, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC,
Senior Vice President of Patient Services & Chief Nursing Officer

Dr. Jermaine A. Wright
Vice President for Student Affairs