The overall winner and \u2018highly commended\u2019 nominees have today \u2013 Thursday 17 December \u2013 been revealed in Get Safe Online\u2019s inaugural \u2018Cyber Heroes\u2019 awards, that have been running for the last three weeks in 12 Caribbean countries.<\/p>\n
Despite tough competition, the overall winner is announced as Jervis Dabreo of Grenada whilst Highly Commended awards were given to Zamar Thomas of Dominica, John Avery of Belize and Daren Dhoray of Trinidad & Tobago to recognise their instrumental efforts towards keeping their citizens safe online.<\/p>\n
Toward the end of November, Get Safe Online launched the awards by asking people in the countries in which they have Get Safe Online websites to nominate someone who had \u2018gone the extra mile\u2019 to increase awareness of online safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
Tony Neate, CEO of Get Safe Online, comments, \u201cHaving publicised the awards on our country websites and Caribbean Facebook page, we were delighted at the response, with 20 nominations coming from seven countries. The field was very strong and some individuals received a number of nominations. Thank you to all of you who made a contribution \u2013 in our eyes, all the entrants were, in fact ,Cyber Heroes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The judging panel, which convened on Friday 11th December, comprised Get Safe Online\u2019s Jenny Thornton (Head of International Relations) and Sarah Sawrey-Cookson (Communications Director) alongside John Hering (Senior Government Affairs Manager, Digital Diplomacy at Microsoft). The panel identified one overall Cyber Hero winner and three nominees to be highly commended.<\/p>\n
John Hering Senior Government Affairs Manager, Digital Diplomacy at Microsoft added, \u201cThe work of these individuals is nothing short of remarkable. As people everywhere have been navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have helped to ensure that connecting to the online world \u2013 for work, for learning, and for staying close to family \u2013 can be safer and more secure. They are owed a debt of gratitude for going above and beyond in their efforts and have certainly earned this recognition as \u201cCyber Heroes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The overall winner and the Get Safe Online Cyber Hero for 2020, Jervis Dabreo of Grenada, commented, \u201cFrom being nominated as a Cyber Hero of 2020, and now winning; this is not why I do what I do, but it is exhilarating to be recognized for it. Thank you Get Safe Online. The mission of empowering this and future generations of netizens to be safe online continues.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wendy Freeman, Resident British Commissioner to Grenada said, \u201cI am delighted that Grenada\u2019s Jervis Dabreo has won the Get Safe Online\u2019s inaugural \u2018Cyber Heroes\u2019 award. At a time when the world is relying more than ever on virtual connections, it is great to be reassured that these connections remain safe for all. This is certainly heroic work that deserves recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since March, people and businesses around the world have turned to the internet in an unprecedented way, with technology replacing national and international travel, meetings, seminars and training, social events and much more. Everything from quiz nights to exhibitions and medical consultations to family chats have all gone virtual. This uptake in internet use, together with the fact that people around the world are worried about the physical and mental health, economic and financial outcomes of COVID, have created a perfect environment in which online criminals can operate.<\/p>\n
For further details on the entrants and nominations visit www.getsafeonline.gd<\/p>\n
For useful help, tips and insights on how to stay safe online follow us on Facebook @GetSafeOnlineCaribbean<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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