PRESS RELEASE
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands — April 14, 2026
Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Safety Superheroes Art Competition, an island-wide creative challenge designed to inspire children ages 5 to 17 to champion electrical safety, smart energy use, and environmental stewardship in their homes, schools, and communities.
Launched on February 1, 2026, the competition invited students to submit original artwork, comic strips, short videos, or written stories illustrating how they would become a “Safety Superhero.” Hundreds of entries were received from Government, Private and Home School participants across the Cayman Islands.
After careful review by a panel of judges, entries were evaluated on Theme Connection (30%), Creativity & Originality (30%), Clarity & Impact (20%), and Effort & Age Appropriateness (20%).
CUC is pleased to announce the following winners:
First Place – CI $3,000
- Alice Wheeler, Prospect Primary School
Second Place – CI $1,500
- Teagan Simpson, John Gray High School
Third Place – CI $500
- Luciella Mainga, Red Bay Primary School
The awards will support STEM/STEAM initiatives at the winning schools, reflecting CUC’s continued investment in youth development and the wider community.
“We were incredibly impressed by the creativity, passion, and awareness showcased in the entries. Their imagination and creativity truly embody what this initiative is all about,” said Joni Kirkconnell, Director HR and Corporate Services.
Students illustrated themes such as:
- staying safe around electrical equipment,
- conserving energy at home and at school, and
- protecting Cayman’s natural environment.
CUC extends sincere appreciation to all participating students, parents, teachers, principals, and STEM coordinators, whose support helped make this competition a success.
1st prize winner Alice Wheeler (centre) from Prospect Primary with CUC representative Japhia Augustine (left) and teacher Mr. Liberty Kumassah.
2nd prize winner Luciella Mainga from Red Bay Primary with Principal Dr. Ryan Dale.
3rd prize winner Teagan Simpson from John Gray High School with Principal Ms. Patricia Forbes
