Philipsburg:--- Stuart Johnson has been nominated for the Crystal Pineapple Awards Fundraiser in the category for Outstanding Community Service (individuals).Stuart Andrew Johnson was born on June 24th, 1984, on St. Maarten to the proud parents of Saba-born Rudolph Johnson and Aruba-born Linda Johnson. While in high school, he was a member of the Teen Times Youth Newspaper, Volunteer Club of the School, St. Maarten Green Voice Foundation, and Democratic Party Youth Wing of which he became president.
Upon completing his secondary education, he enrolled in the University of St. Martin (USM), where served as the first Student Government Association President, from 2003 to 2005. While in SGA, Stuart fought to have the organization notarized, which facilitated an increase in its (size/membership) and influence. Despite this already hectic schedule, Stuart remained active in the St. Maarten community. He has remained in close touch with the general public in areas ranging from youth affairs, environment, sports and culture, just to name a few . In December 2005, he launched his own foundation, named Youth Link Foundation, which he currently serves as the president. Additionally, he continued to take the initiative with clean up campaigns in the districts of Cay Hill and Middle Region as well as the Guana Bay/Mullet Bay beaches.
As an extremely active community activist Johnson continued being a member of the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation, and today, served as the youngest Vice President of the Foundation.
At the end of September, he became the youngest President to be elected to the board of the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation as preparations for Carnival 2011 are already underway. Additionally, he now serves as the Vice-chairman of the Supervisory Board of Directors of St. Maarten Postal Services.
"There have been few people as active in politics and in the community on the island as Stuart Johnson." Stuart, in all aspects of the word, truly knows what it is to be a St. Maartener and he loves his beloved island, dearly." - DP 50th Anniversary Special Supplement of the TODAY newspaper.
For those who know him, they will say, "this is just the beginning..."
The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association honors individuals for their outstanding performances. The organizing committee is calling out to the community of St. Maarten to nominate an individual they know. Individuals, who have been nominated in previous years, can be nominated again. "We ask you to please write why you would like to nominate the particular individual". "Let the person or organization shine" says May-Ling Chun co-organizer of the event.
Nominations can be submitted until November 12th, 2010. For more information, please contact the SHTA office: 542-0108, e-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or May-Ling Chun at 586-7120 or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.