Sia Spence and Naquan Smith were recognised at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda Mentoring Month Awards ceremony at Hamilton City Hall on Friday [January 30].
Ms Spence, a founder of the Young Queenz Girlz Club, was named Female Mentor of the Year, while Mr Smith, a volunteer with the Mirrors Programme, received the Male Mentor of the Year award. Both honours were community-nominated.
“I felt noticed and appreciated,” Ms Spence said.
“I’ve always had the spirit of mentorship and loved pouring into young ladies and men.
“I sat there in tears when I was named the winner and thought about my mum, Shirley Spence, who passed in 2023.
“She sponsored two girls every time we had the club.”
