January 8, 2026

Trinidad & Tobago Gears Up for 63rd First Citizens Sports Awards

Press Release

The First Citizens Foundation proudly announces the upcoming 2025 First Citizens Sports Awards, set for Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts, Port of Spain. Now in its 63rd year, the prestigious event continues to honour the nation’s finest athletes, celebrating excellence, achievement, and the powerful influence of sporting legacy.

Under the inspiring theme “Legacy Takes Flight,” the 2025 edition will spotlight the athletes whose journeys have elevated the standard of sport, inspired future generations, and propelled Trinidad and Tobago onto the global stage. As the awards soar into a new era, the programme will pay tribute not only to extraordinary accomplishments but also to the long-lasting impact of discipline, mentorship, and national pride.

This year’s theme, Legacy Takes Flight, reflects the Foundation’s commitment to honouring those whose contributions to sport continue to uplift and inspire.

Nominees Unveiled

More than 90 nominees across over 29 sporting disciplines have been selected for this year’s top honours, representing the very best in athletic prowess, commitment, and influence. These outstanding individuals will compete for the prestigious titles of the First Citizens Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year 2025.

The evening will feature spectacular performances, compelling storytelling, and the posthumous induction of distinguished sporting icons into the First Citizens Sports Hall of Fame. Viewers and guests can expect an inspiring showcase that honours a legacy of excellence while charting the path forward for future generations of athletes.

click to View the full list of nominees

You can also view the full list of nominees at www.firstcitizensgroup.com or via our social media pages on Instagram and Facebook. The show will air live on Flow Sports and FirstCitizensTV YouTube channel.

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BAL	Retrieve balance for default account
BAL <Insert Nickname> For Example: BAL Sav1	Retrieve balance on a registered account using account nickname
BAL ALL	Retrieve balance for all registered account
HIST	Retrieve list of the 10 most recent transactions posted on default registered account
HIST <Insert Nickname> For Example: HIST Sav1	Retrieve list of the 10 most recent transactions posted on a registered account using a nickname
HIST d, from <date> to <date> For Example: HIST d, from 04-05-2020 to 06-05-2020	Retrieve list of posted transactions on default registered account with date range specified, (maximum of 10 transactions)
HIST <nickname> d, from <date> to <date> For Example: HIST Sav1 d, from 04-05-2020 to 06-05-2020	Retrieve list of posted transactions on a registered account using account nickname, within the date range specified,(maximum of 10 transactions)
HIST c, from <low cheque number > to <high cheque number> For Example: Hist c, from 200 to 205	Retrieve list of posted cheques on your default registered account, within the cheque range number range specified
HIST <nickname> c, from <low cheque number > to <high cheque number> For Example: Hist Chq1 c, from 200 to 205	Retrieve list of the posted cheques on your registered account, with a nickname, within the cheque number range specified
RTRA	Retrieve list of the 3 most recent posted transfers from your default registered account
RTRA <nickname> For Example: RTRA sav1	Retrieve a list of the 3 most recent posted transfers from your registered account with a nickname
RTRA ALL	Retrieve a list of the 3 most recent posted transfers from all your registered accounts
TRAN <nickname1> <nickname2> Amount For Example: tran ck1 ck2 100	Transfer amount between accounts using nicknames
TRAN <nickname1> <Amount> For Example: tran ck2 500	Transfer amount from the default registered account to the specified registered account using the nickname
TRAN <nickname1> <Amount> <Date> For Example: tran ck2 500 04-10-2020	Transfer amount from the default registered account to the specified registered account with the nickname, for a scheduled future date.
TRAN <nickname1> <nickname2> <Amount> <Date> For Example: tran sav1 ck1 500 04-10-2020	Transfer stated amount from a registered specified nicknamed account to a second registered nicknamed account, for a scheduled future date.
HELP BAL	Retrieve information on the format of the balance commands
HELP TRAN	Retrieve information on the format of the Transfer commands
HELP RTRA	Retrieve information on the format of the Recent Transfers commands
HELP HIST	Retrieve information on the format of the Account History commands
HELP	Retrieve information on the format of the Help command
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Trinidad & Tobago Gears Up for 63rd First Citizens Sports Awards

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