SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The Parliament of Sint Maarten invites the public to submit nominations for the Annual President of Parliament Award.
The nomination form can be found via the link, https://form.jotform.com/241716306215853 or by scanning the QR code below. Persons have until August 17, 2026, to submit their nominations.
The purpose of the President of Parliament Award is to recognize and honor young people of Sint Maarten who have made positive contributions to the community and the country through exceptional achievement, leadership, innovation, or service in any field that has had a positive and meaningful impact on society;
whether through education, entrepreneurship, the arts, sports, volunteerism, environmental initiatives, or any other endeavor that benefits the community and deserve recognition.
The eligibility criteria are:
- the candidate must have the Dutch nationality and/or has been legally residing in Sint Maarten for 10 years or more consecutively and has been registered in the Civil Registry for that period of time;
- must be between the ages of 15-24 years;
- has made a worthwhile contribution to the development of the community and the country;
- these contributions/achievements must have taken place within the last three years;
- contributions/achievements must have been made while the individual was acting as a private citizen, not as an appointed or elected government official; and
- must have demonstrated a capacity for leadership and ability to motivate.
An award committee consisting of Members of Parliament reviews the nominations and selects the recipient of the award in consultation with the President of Parliament. The award is presented yearly to the recipient during the reception ceremony of the Opening of the Parliamentary Year.
All residents of Sint Maarten who know a deserving young person meeting the above-mentioned criteria are encouraged to submit a nomination for the Annual President of Parliament Award.
Nominations can also be submitted by delivering a hard copy to:
The Parliament of Sint Maarten
Attn: Annual President of Parliament Award Committee
Wilhelminastraart 1, Philipsburg
Sint Maarten
Or via e-mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
