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: [email protected]