MORE than 400 guests turned out for the Bahamian Icon Awards at Atlantis on Saturday evening to see stand-outs in areas ranging from education, sports and fine arts bestowed with the honour of being named an icon.
The event, now in its second year, is the brainchild of founder and executive producer Addis Huyler.
The event recognised high achievement in 11 categories: Education, Humanitarianism, Journalism, Sports, Commerce, Tourism, Health, Fine Art, Music, Entertainment and Entrepreneurship.
Former Olympian and sailing legend Sir Durward Knowles was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony. Sir Durward won the country’s first Olympic gold medal at the 1964 games.
In addition to the honours being handed out, audience members were also treated to some of the Bahamas’ best entertainment as home-grown talent took the stage.
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