THREE OUTSTANDING BARBADIANS – Corey Lane, Clive Lorde and Reginald Medford – have been honoured for their exceptional services to communities, disaster management and indigenous business.
They received Vocational Service Awards from Rotary Club of Barbados West last week during an awards ceremony at Bagatelle Great House, St Thomas.
Lane, who has served voluntarily in many ways, including rehabilitation of prisoners, was lauded for his work in developing the Nature Fun Ranch in St Andrew, where rehabilitation of young people is the central objective.
Lorde has devoted most of his public life in local and regional disaster management development and training. He was instrumental in creating the Bluebirds community group in St Philip. He is the former head of the Central Emergency Relief Organisation.
Medford, a well-known mahogany wood artist, craftsman, businessman and gallery owner, has used indigenous materials to grow an internationally recognised business. It includes commissions for the late South African president and freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, and the British monarchy. He is the youngest recipient of the Barbados Centennial Award.
President of Rotary Club Barbados West, Michael McClean, told the DAILY NATION the service club wanted to encourage other organisations and groups to go into the communities and identify the exemplary work provided by individuals who might have received limited recognition. He said this would inspire others to provide outstanding service to their communities.
While lauding all of the awardees for their work, McClean noted Lane had provided distinctive service in many areas which belied his 35 years. He described the three awardees as “a special group”.
Lane said there was considerable work to be done in society, but “talkers were many and labourers few”.
Each awardee’s contribution was cited in detail by those who recommended them, and they reflected on their roles in society during the light-hearted dinner function.
They thanked their wives for their support. (HH)
