Five Nevisians, representing each parish, have been honoured with the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Department of Community Development’s 2025 Unsung Heroes Award. Minister of Community Development, the Honourable Senator Jahnel Nisbett, extoled the awardees’ efforts at community and nation-building. Mr. Joseph “Joe” Claxton of Bath Village has preserved Nevisian heritage through dance, music, and mentorship, keeping traditions like the Lancers and cakewalks alive for future generations. Awards were presented by Premier the Honourable Mark Brantley, Parliamentary Representative for St. John’s; the Honourable Spencer Brand, Parliamentary Representative for St. Paul’s; the Honourable Eric Evelyn, Parliamentary Representative for St. George’s; Deputy Governor General Her Honour Mrs. Hyleeta Liburd; and Minister of Community Development, the Honourable Jahnel Nisbett. The Department of Community Development’s Unsung Heroes Award continues to highlight the power of selfless service, ensuring that individuals who quietly shape communities across Nevis are celebrated, remembered, and used as inspiration for generations to come.