Indeed, it is fair and accurate to point out, that over the past quarter century, the Frank Collymore Literary Endowment has developed a legacy all of its own. It was born out of the Bank's silver jubilee celebrations, and conceived as a way that we could help to nurture our island's literary tradition.
We are therefore very proud to see that as it marks its own milestone anniversary, it has become a symbol of excellence in this area, and that this awards ceremony is seen, to quote two-time winner Linda Deane, as Barbados' "literary Grammys or Oscars."