Local News News Ashley Lashley to receive top leadership award Barbados Today29/01/20240223 views UNICEF Youth Advocate Ashley Lashley. Ashley Lashley, the founder of the Ashley Lashley Foundation, has been named the Special Mention Awardee of the prestigious Enrique Garcia Leadership Award, presented by the CAF Development Bank of Latin America and The Caribbean. This accolade is a testament to Ms. Lashley’s unwavering dedication and commitment to empowering the youth of Barbados and across the Caribbean. The award ceremony will take place on Tuesday, January 30, at the Biomuseo in Panama City. The event will be graced by dignitaries like Ligia Castro, the National Director of Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment of Panama. Ms Lashley’s winning this esteemed award comes with a monetary prize, which will significantly bolster the initiatives currently undertaken by the Ashley Lashley Foundation. This award is not just a personal achievement for Ms Lashley, but it also shines a spotlight on Barbados and the exceptional work being done to foster youth development and empowerment. The Ashley Lashley Foundation is dedicated to empowering the youth of Barbados through various initiatives. The foundation believes in harnessing the potential of young individuals to create a brighter and more prosperous future for all.