Mrs. Kelsie Dorsett to be awarded 2015 "Woman of Distinction" Award

Thu, Jul 2nd 2015, 03:05 PM

July, 2015 Celebrating Woman International (CWI) a subsidiary of TKHGFI nonprofit organization, announced plans today to award Mrs. Kelsie Dorsett with the “Woman of Distinction Award” 2015 for her outstanding accomplishments professionally and within the community.

Mrs. Kelsie Dorsett, the first female Director of the Department of Statistics has a passion for statistics as she fully appreciates the important role it plays in providing planners, policy makers, businesses, researchers and the general public with information needed to govern their everyday activities. Mrs. Dorsett is amply qualified for this work being a graduate from the University of Western Ontario with a Masters specializing in social Demography. Her Bachelor’s Degree from McMaster University (Canada) is a combined Honours Degree covering the Social Sciences. Prior to her University education, she attended the Government High School where she obtained her GCE O and A levels.

Her sojourn at Statistics was preceded by a short period of teaching at the Government High School where she became endeared to her students particularly the slower learners and did all in her power to empower them to meet the challenges which confronted them. Her illustrious career at Statistics spans thirty-six years during which time she was a Census Officer, Head of the Labour Force and Household Section, Head of the Social Statistics Division and a member of the Directorate staff and eventually Director.

During this period she coordinated the 2000 and 2010 Census of Population and Housing as well as the first Survey of Living Conditions. She was responsible for the labour force survey becoming a biannual one which also was expanded to include the informal sector. The department also now has a fully operational website and a Publication Release calendar, among other initiatives.

Mrs. Dorsett has represented the country at numerous regional and international conferences and workshops which afforded her the opportunity to visit several Asian countries such as India, South Korea and Hong Kong; Senegal; numerous South American Countries, parts of the United States and most Caribbean countries. As she matured as a statistician her expertise resulted in her being a part of several expert groups, the most auspicious one being the United Nations Expert Group on Census of Population and Housing. For six years she was a member of the Advisory Caribbean Statisticians, and also served two terms as the Caribbean representative on the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas. In addition to the expert groups she is also a member of several regional working groups, one of which was responsible for the production and implementation of the ‘Code of Good Practice in Statistics in Latin America and The Caribbean.

As there is more to life than work, Mrs. Dorsett who is a Christian, is actively involved in her church where she is a member of the Prayer Band and a co-leader of a cell group. She is a member of the Cancer Society of The Bahamas; a past Director of its Board as well as former Head of its Education Programme. She is also a member of the graduating GHS class of 1968 which meets regularly for fellowship and some charitable work.

Mrs. Dorsett enjoys wonderful companionship with Edmund, her husband of thirty-seven years. They have one daughter, Daria who is in her final year of Dental School. Her mother, Jennie Wilson, is cherished as the matriarch of the extended family.

Founded in 2013, Celebrating Woman International aims to mobilize and inspire women across the globe, to honor, recognize and celebrate the contributions of women, leveraging their untapped leadership capabilities in order for them to thrive in the world so that they can lead productive lives.

Celebrating Woman International goals are to:

• Unite, connect, engage and inspire women to honor and celebrate themselves and other women worldwide.

• Expand women’s global business and leadership opportunities.

• Create a virtual “Celebrating Woman” Worldwide Center & Hall of Honor by 2020.

• Provide a one-of-a-kind global education initiative focused on honoring differences.

• Inspire a spirit of service and giving among women.

“Celebrating Woman International thinks honoring women for their accomplishments and hard work is a wonderful way to thank and inspire other women within the community. These awards are intended to do that. The selected honourees have demonstrated an untiring zeal for service to the community and inspire us through their selfless commitment to improving the lives of others,” Celebrating Woman International Corporate Secretary, Collin Smith said.

During the month of October, the “Woman of Distinction Awards” will be awarded to women who have made significant contributions in the following categories: arts; business; finance & trade; religion; law; civics; media and sports in The Bahamas.

During the month of September, Celebrating Woman International will announce the names of all the honorees and give more details about the upcoming events.

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