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The 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser, taking place for Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami, is almost here!
In the spotlight today are two of this year’s distinguished honorees.
Tracy Berkeley
Tracy Berkeley was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) in March 2023, becoming the first female leader of the organization. Prior to this, she served as interim CEO for nine months, during which she implemented a strategic plan to help Bermuda rebound post-COVID and re-establish its competitive edge as a premier destination.
With over four years at the BTA and extensive experience across various industries, including insurance, reinsurance, and health care, Berkeley has been instrumental in leading the organization through recovery and initiating its transformation into a forward-thinking, future-ready entity. Her leadership has not only focused on growth but also on nurturing the best Bermudian talent and fostering a high-performance culture.
A results-driven executive, Berkeley is known for her ability to lead complex organizations and deliver sustainable success. She excels at building strong teams, overseeing financial and business planning, and leveraging her diverse professional background to enhance Bermuda’s appeal in the global market.
In addition to her professional role, she serves on multiple public and private boards, as a part of her commitment to community service. She is also a proud mother of three children, Aarin, Adriene, and Brianna.
Ambassador Victor Fernandes
With over 50 years in the media industry, Ambassador Victor Fernandes is a BBC-trained broadcaster and media executive with expertise in radio, television broadcasting, and leadership. His career began in radio at the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation, where he quickly advanced to manage both radio and television.
In 1987, Fernandes moved to Barbados Rediffusion Service Ltd, where he led transformative initiatives, launching three radio stations and introducing DIRECTV to Barbados. As CEO of One Caribbean Media Network, he pioneered the first pan-Caribbean Radio Network, the Caribbean Super Station, expanding its reach across multiple countries.
Ambassador Fernandes has been the longest-serving president of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) and the inaugural chairman of the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC), playing a pivotal role in achieving significant industry milestones. Among his achievements are securing multi-million dollar grants from Germany’s Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) and the European Union to support CBU’s training and development programs for member systems. In 2024, he was appointed Permanent Representative of Barbados to both the Organization of American States and the Government of the United States.
Honored with the National Honors, Silver Crown of Merit, and induction into the Caribbean Broadcasting Hall of Fame, Ambassador Fernandes is driven by passion for innovation, leadership, and community engagement.
The 2024 CMEx Leadership Awards, which promises to be an extraordinary celebration of the achievements of Caribbean leaders in travel, tourism and communications, is powered by The Islands of The Bahamas (Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation).
The event is also being supported by:
- Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain, St. Lucia
- Blue Horizons Garden Resort, Grenada
- Brion City Hotel, BW Signature Collection, Curaçao
- Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba
- Calabash Cove Resort & Spa, St. Lucia
- Carnival Corporation & plc
- Coco Palm Resort, St. Lucia
- Comfort Suites Paradise Island, Bahamas
- Fort Young Hotel and Dive Resort, Dominica
- Gallows Point Resort, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort, St. Eustatius
- Ladera Resort, St. Lucia
- Little Good Harbour & The Atlantis Historic Inn, Barbados
- Montpelier Plantation & Beach, Nevis
- Mount Cinnamon Hotel & Beach Club, Grenada
- Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour, St. Kitts
- Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados, Barbados
- Rodman Marketing Guru
- The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
- The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites, Jamaica
- The Hamilton Beach Villas & Spa, Nevis
- The Hartling Group, Turks and Caicos
- The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Jamaica
- The Palms Turks and Caicos, Turks and Caicos
- Ti Bananne West Indian Bistro & Bar
- Tropical Attractions
- Tropical Shipping
- Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort
- Marketplace Excellence Corporation
- Vanessa James Media
For tickets and information, visit https://bit.ly/cmexawards2024.
