Dominica celebrates Olympic heroine Thea Lafond-Gadson with Award of Honour and cash gift

Dominica has awarded its first-ever Olympic gold medallist, Thea Lafond-Gadson, the country’s highest national honor, The Dominica Award of Honour, following her historic triumph at the Paris Olympics.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit made the announcement on Sunday night during a public ceremony at Windsor Park Stadium, highlighting the nation’s pride in Lafond-Gadson’s remarkable achievement at the Paris Olympics. He also revealed that the government would grant her a cash reward of EC$400,000 (approximately US$148,000), a parcel of land, and the appointment as Dominica’s international sports ambassador, a position that comes with a diplomatic passport for both her and her husband-coach.

“The government of Dominica has decided to grant you a cash gift of EC$400,000, appoint you as international sports ambassador, along with a diplomatic passport. The courtesy of the diplomatic passport will also be extended to your husband,” Prime Minister Skerrit stated. Additionally, he announced that Lafond-Gadson would receive The Dominica Award of Honour during this year’s Independence celebrations in November, where she will be the special guest of honor.