…Dedicates award to hardworking and committed staff

POPULAR businessman and proprietor of Trophy Stall, Ramesh Sunich, was, on Saturday night, awarded the Corporate Sponsor of the Year (Small) Award when the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport held the National Sports Awards 2024 at the Atlantic Conference Room of the Pegasus Corporate Suites.
The occasion also marked the first-ever black-tie edition of the National Sports Awards, elevating the landmark event to international status.
The prestigious ceremony saw key stakeholders from the sports and corporate sectors, dignitaries and senior officials, including Minister of Culture, Youth & Sport, Charles Ramson jnr and his junior colleague, Steven Jacobs and the National Sports Commission officials in attendance.
Sunich pointed out that Trophy Stall takes pride in knowing that its trophies and awards are part of the many competitions held all across the country. “Every time a young athlete holds up one of those trophies, it represents hard work, dreams, and success—and we are happy to share in that moment.”
Acknowledging that it was a great privilege to receive the Corporate Sponsor of the Year Award on behalf of Trophy Stall, Sunich thanked the National Sports Commission for the special recognition. “We at Trophy Stall truly appreciate it and feel proud to be part of the effort to support sports and athletes across Guyana.”
Sunich disclosed that Trophy Stall promises to continue supporting sports in Guyana. “We will keep working with the National Sports Commission, with athletes, and with the sporting associations and promoters to build a brighter future for sports in our country.”
During his thank you remarks at last year’s function, Sunich stressed that “supporting sports is not about finances. It’s about passion and love for sport. It’s about helping young athletes chase their dreams. It’s about making society better through the power of sport.”
Sports has always been close to Sunich’s heart since he grew up in a family where sports mattered. His father and brother were champion horserace jockeys in Guyana. “They inspired me with their love for competition. I spent a lot of time on the racecourse at Durban Park.”
Sunich has been a sponsor with a difference. While most sponsors hardly venture out of the country of their birth to support other sports associations/organisations, Sunich, along with his brother Roger, has also been sponsoring softball cricket in Canada, including the 2024 Canada Cup tournament.
Over the years, Sunich, who has an ingrained passion for sports, has also been associated with other sport disciplines as a sponsor. These include horse-racing which has a special place in his heart since his late father was a jockey, hard ball cricket, football golf, squash table tennis and athletics. (Frederick Halley)