These are the official categories for the 3rd Annual CARIF Industry Awards, to be presented at CARIF 2025 in Miami this September 16-17.

 

The Awards recognize excellence in Caribbean infrastructure – from public sector leadership and innovative financing to visionary project execution. Honorees will be celebrated for advancing sustainable, resilient, and inclusive infrastructure across the region.

🌟 Infrastructure Leadership MVP

Recognizing visionary leadership in Caribbean infrastructure development.

Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision in advancing infrastructure in the Caribbean. This person will be recognized for their sustained impact, influence across sectors, and dedication to driving meaningful progress in policy, investment, or project delivery.

Celebrating innovation and impact in public sector infrastructure.
This award honors the most effective and impactful policy or public sector initiative that has significantly improved infrastructure development in the Caribbean. It recognizes innovative approaches to planning, regulation, or delivery — and successful implementation that benefits communities at a national or regional level.

Highlighting creative financial solutions that enable sustainable development.
This award celebrates a financing structure or strategy that has successfully supported a major infrastructure project or portfolio in the Caribbean. It honors innovation in financial engineering, risk-sharing, or blended capital — with a focus on scalable models that mobilize investment and drive long-term development.

Recognizing outstanding project execution and transformative outcomes.
This award is given to an infrastructure project that stands out for its innovation, design, and delivery. It honors excellence in project management, resilience in overcoming challenges, and a strong commitment to community impact and sustainability. Eligible sectors include energy, water, transport, housing, digital infrastructure, and more.

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