The Commonwealth Association

Commonwealth Association sponsors inaugural Patsy Robertson Award for Outstanding Communications Skills

In the annual CYP Awards the Commonwealth Association sponsored the inaugural Patsy Robertson Award for Outstanding Communications Skills. The new category was created to honour the legacy of the late Patsy Robertson, a former Director of Communications at the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Maria Maina from Kenya clinched the Patsy Robertson Award for her work in advancing gender equality through Social Justice Insights, a digital platform using research, advocacy and storytelling to educate young people on gender-based violence, femicide and women’s rights.

Maria received a cash prize of £1,000, a certificate and a trophy while five other candidates were recognised as finalists.

Each finalist in this category will also receive a complimentary membership in the Commonwealth Journalists Association, granting them access to a global network of journalists and a range of professional development opportunities.

Commonwealth Association to hold AGM on 29 June

The Commonwealth Association is set to hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting on 29 June, online with Zoom, at 2pm. Members have been sent the papers for the Meeting.