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Ann Haven’s commitment to foster care in the Cayman Islands has earned her recognition far beyond her home island. According to reports from regional news outlets, Haven was named the winner of the 2026 CIBC Caribbean Regional Unsung Hero award on September 19, claiming the US$10,000 prize that accompanies the honour.
Haven’s path to the regional award began with recognition at the island level, where she was first selected as a Caymanian honouree before advancing through the competition. The CIBC Caribbean Unsung Hero programme celebrates individuals across the region who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their communities, often working quietly and without fanfare to improve the lives of others.
As a foster carer, Haven has dedicated herself to providing care and stability for vulnerable children in the Cayman Islands. Her selection as the regional winner reflects the profound impact of her work and the value placed on such service by both the award programme and the broader Caribbean community. Catherine Edmund of St Lucia was recognised as the second runner-up in the same regional competition, highlighting the calibre of community leaders being honoured across the Caribbean.
The CIBC Caribbean Unsung Hero award programme recognises outstanding individuals who make meaningful contributions to their communities across the region. Winners are selected through a process that begins at the island level, with regional finalists competing for the top honour and accompanying prize money.
This award celebrates a Caymanian’s exceptional service to her community and demonstrates the Caribbean’s recognition of foster carers and child welfare advocates whose work often goes unnoticed. Haven’s win reflects the region’s commitment to honouring those who serve vulnerable populations.
Sources and attribution
- Cayman Compass
- Cayman foster carer wins CIBC's Unsung Hero regional final
- Jamaican place second in regional CIBC Caribbean Unsung Hero competition – Jamaica Observer
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