Celebrating Woman International (CWI) a subsidiary of TKHGFI nonprofit organization, announced plans today to award Rev’d Dr. Gloria D. Ferguson with the “Woman of Distinction Award” 2015 for her outstanding accomplishments professionally and within the community.
With 23 years of Pastoral service, Dr. Gloria Ferguson’s service affiliations span many years and organizations. Having earned Degrees in Theology, Pastoral Care and Philosophy PhD, she has worked through many and varying organizations providing service nationally and internationally. Life with CHRIST from 1952 – Present.
With over 42 years as a Registered Nurse/Educator, the former Coordinator of the Midwifery Program Ministry of Health and senior Lecturer in Midwifery and Maternal and Child Health at the College of The Bahamas (1992–2002). Dr. Ferguson’s professional career has gained here the Excellence in Midwifery Award; Silver Jubilee Award – for outstanding contribution to National Development in Nursing, awarded by The Bahamas Government; the Health Hero Award by Ministry of Health and Pan American Health Organization, on the 100th anniversary for outstanding service in the field of Nursing; and Global Vision Award, including refresher courses in Health Care;
AIDS/HIV; Fertility Management and trainer of the Trainers Course at UWI Mona, Jamaica.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF REV’D DR. GLORIA D. FERGUSON
● Born, Pure Gold South Andros
● Education – School Leaving Certificate, BJCs, GCEs
● Teacher – Bahamas Board of Education 1954 – 1958
● Nurse/Midwife 1958-1962
● Curriculum Development and Item Writing
● PTA President of St. John’s Primary School 1980-1983
● Teacher Certificate – UWI Mona, Jamaica
● Doctor Degree at Louisiana Baptist University 1998 – 2000
● Administrator, Anointed Appointed 1986 – present
● Co-Founder 1986 – Pastor of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church 1991 – present
● The First female Recording Secretary of the National Baptist Missionary & Educational Convention
● The first female 2nd Vice President of the Bahamas Christian Council (2013)
● Secretary of the National Organization of Women’s Associations in The Bahamas (NOWAB)
● Praise Team National Baptist Women Convention of NBM, USA, INC.
● Treasurer of the Englerston Pastor’s Fellowship
● Pastor in the Pastor’s Chaplaincy Group (Program)
● Immediate Past President of the Baptist Women’s Convention Auxiliary to The Bahamas National Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention (2005 – 2013)
● President of Kingdom Building Pastors and People International, Local Branch (KBBPI)
● Host of the national Radio ZNS Program, Heart to Heart aired weekly (107.9) (1988 – Present)
● Vice President of the national Baptist Women Auxiliary of The NBMEC, USA, INC. South East Region
● First Female Vice President-at-Large for Bahamas National Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention (2013 – present)
● Vice Moderator, Kingdom Building Baptist Association 2012
● Bahamas Alternate Representative at the United Nation March 2, 2010.
● Teacher, Preacher, Pulpit Orator, Lecturer, Bible Expositor, Nurse/Midwife, Counselor, Pastor, Marriage Officer, Justice of The Peace, Mother.
Dr. Ferguson has traveled extensively throughout the majority of Islands in The Bahamas, the Caribbean, London, throughout the United States of America, North and South, US. Virgin Island, St. Croix, Jerusalem, Canada, Argentina, Spain, France, Australia, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Africa, Rome both professionally and as an Ambassador.
The widow of the Late Rev’d Dr. Brice E. Ferguson and daughter of Albert W. Forbes (Rochester, New York and Mrs. Evelyn McKenzie (deceased). Dr. Ferguson has three children: Evanette, Brent and Dwayne; One Son-in-Law; Deangelo, Two Daughters-in-Law; Crystal and Elizabeth, Four Grandchildren; Christopher, Jasmine, Baron and Joshua, One Grand daughter-in-law; Deiatra, Two Great-grandchildren; Christopher Jr. and Dominic. She enjoys spectator sports, singing and traveling.
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.
