September 19th 2022
Sandals Announces Second Cohort of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart Scholarship Recipients
by Sandals Resorts
To kick start the 2022 school term, two new recipients have been awarded the prestigious Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart Tourism, Hospitality and Service Scholarship courtesy of the Stewart family, Sandals Foundation and Sandals Resorts International, through its Sandals Corporate University (SCU).
The call for applications was sent out in June 2022, and after a rigorous interview process Jennifer Laltoo- Greenridge Weddings Manager at Sandals Grenada, and Sandals Ochi Beach Resort’s Club Sandals Concierge Shanana Green-Daye, were selected as this year’s recipients.
The scholarship was created to honour the company’s late chairman and is open to team members across the Sandals and ATL Group. Team members are able to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Hospitality or a service-related discipline.
In congratulating this year’s scholarship recipients, Adam Stewart, Sandals’ Executive Chairman remarked, “We are extremely proud to announce Jennifer and Shanana as this year’s scholarship recipients, joining last year’s inaugural awardees. Our company is built on the ethos of people development coupled with a myriad of training options provided through our SCU, this scholarship is a continuation of our belief in investing in our over 15,000 team members. We remain committed to creating opportunities to enhance their competencies and fulfil academic dreams to realize their full potential.”
Still in awe and appreciation for this investment in her future, Laltoo-Greenridge reflected on the impactful interview she had prior to learning she was a recipient.
She revealed, “In the interview, we were asked to share our favorite characteristics of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, and the one I mentioned is the fact that he gave freely; he shared his vision, his passion, his wealth and it made all the difference for those who came in contact with him.
Likewise, I believe when we you have something special, you should share it because you never know where it could take you and how you can positively impact others. I’m ready to further my education and offer even more of my skillsets to the tourism and events industry here in Grenada. I thank my family, friends and coworkers for their constant support and encouragement.”
Laltoo-Greenridge who will be pursuing a Bachelors in Hospitality & Events Management at the Florida International University, disclosed that she has always wanted to further her education but was not quite in a position to do so financially as other things took precedence.
“Despite the uncertainties, I never gave up and the timing of this scholarship is a true testament to remaining steadfast. Having been with Sandals for over nine years, I am grateful for the professional and personal development I have received and look forward to gaining more knowledge to invest in the development of our brand.”
For Shanana Green-Daye, the move to pursue further studies has been forthcoming and a constant conversation between her husband and herself, especially in the months leading up to receiving the scholarship.
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