Brand YOUth Global

International Women’s Forum 2022

The Forty Under 40 Awards aren’t just about celebrating wins—they’re about creating connections that outlast the spotlight.

Building Bridges is about breaking silos. Linking industries. Turning handshakes into partnerships and ideas into movements. Guyana’s future is built by those who dare to cross divides—and light the way for others.

🏃 Passing Batons says, no one climbs alone. Every honoree here stands on someone’s shoulders—and now, they’re reaching back to pull up the next 40. Because real success isn’t a solo sprint; it’s a relay race for change.

This is more than a theme—it’s a call to action.

“I don’t think I am a natural leader; I don’t think I am a born leader, but I like working with a team— so that’s one area I want to improve personally—being a good manager and a good leader—to motivate, mentor and inspire people, as I was mentored wonderfully.”

~Michella Abraham-Ali

Mistress of Ceremonies

Voices of our Special Awardees

Anika Abel – Mitchell

Evie Kanhai-Gurchurran

Joshua Ramdehol

Dr. Vishnu Doerga

Building Bridges means breaking silos. Linking industries. Turning handshakes into partnerships and ideas into movements. Guyana’s future is built by those who dare to cross divides—and light the way for others.

It means breaking down barriers—between industries, generations, and ideas. It’s about collaboration over competition, linking visionaries who are shaping Guyana’s future. These bridges create pathways for innovation, mentorship, and collective growth.

Passing Batons is the legacy mindset. True leadership isn’t just about personal success; it’s about lifting as you climb. We honor those who pave the way while actively empowering the next wave of disruptors. The baton symbolizes knowledge, opportunity, and responsibility—handed forward to keep the momentum of progress alive.

Together, this ethos fuels a cycle of impact without end: Learn. Rise. Reach Back.