Every year, The Anguillian newspaper, in cooperation with the Department of Youth and Culture, sponsors an outstanding media person in Anguilla.
The Anguillian takes pride in doing so for two main reasons. The first is that the Department of Youth and Culture is probably the foremost Government agency involved in youth development on the island – and has been able to turn around the lives of a number of young people. The second reason is that media houses are very important segments of Anguillian life and need to be appreciated and encouraged for the roles they play.
This year’s media award and other awards were presented at the Department’s 6th Annual National Youth Awards on Saturday, October 3, at the Teachers’ Resource Centre.
to Ms. Louise Fayet
The Anguillian newspapers Media Award went to Ms. Louise Fayet. According to her biographical notes, she has been integral in developing one of the leading internet publications, about Anguilla, known as AnguillaBeaches.com. This website receives one million visits annually. The business’ web presence also includes a viral Facebook page with 350,000 followers; an Instagram page with 38,000 followers; and a newsletter with 6,000 subscribers.
Louise has been with the team since 2016. From then, AnguillaBeaches.com has experienced huge upward growth as a result of her work.
The rest of the biography is as follows:
“Always bubbling with infectious and positive energy, Louise leads the team with compelling, creative and new ideas for visual imagery. She has a well-trained eye for photography and has developed a plethora of video and photography work that has reached viral acclaim on the internet…Her work has resulted in over 15 million views, all showcasing the beauty of Anguilla.
“Louse is one of the island’s top ambassadors. She has been featured on international television, showcasing her love for Anguilla, and encouraging visitors to come to our shores…
“In addition to having extraordinary visual media, inter-personal and leadership skills, Louise has excellent capacity for written communication. She has written over 20 articles that have amassed over 100,000 page views on the website, AnguillaBeaches.com.
“Louise is a stand out in the community. Her contribution to tourism and the development of Anguilla’s tourism product are undeniable…”
The Outstanding Youth in Media Award was presented to Ms. Fayet by Mr. Merrick Richardson, the special ministerial assistant in the Ministry of Social Development and Education.The Minister, Ms. Dee Ann Kentish-Rogers presented the first set of awards. She was later assisted by Mr. Merrick Richardson.
