Bvihsa Wins Apic Film Festival Grand Prize
The BVI Health Services Authority has won the Grand Prize at the 2026 APIC Film Festival for its short film A Symphony of Guardians, which promotes infection prevention and patient safety. The award, accepted in Nashville, highlights local staff talent and underscores the Authority’s commitment to quality care across the Virgin Islands.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola — The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has claimed the Grand Prize at the 2026 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Film Festival for its original short film, A Symphony of Guardians. Selected from entries by healthcare organisations and infection prevention professionals worldwide, the film was honoured during the APIC annual conference held June 15–17 in Nashville, Tennessee.
A Symphony of Guardians was created to raise awareness about infection prevention and to spotlight the everyday role healthcare workers play in protecting patients, colleagues and the wider community. The film was written by Gevonie Percival, an administrative assistant in the Mental Health Unit; produced by Infection Prevention Manager Rosa Ravariere-Seaman; and filmed and edited by Albert Cheraymond, production assistant in the Marketing and Public Relations Unit.
BVIHSA praised Cheraymond’s cinematography and editing and acknowledged the Marketing and Public Relations Unit for its creative direction and production support, which helped translate a patient safety message into a compelling educational piece. Representatives of the Authority, including Ravariere-Seaman, attended the APIC conference to accept the Grand Prize on behalf of the organisation.
Ravariere-Seaman described the award as the result of a collective effort: "This film was truly a team effort, and I’m grateful to everyone who worked with me to bring it to life. Their creativity, dedication, and support made this possible." Director of Quality Rhonda Williams added that the accolade reflected strong collaboration across the Authority and a continued focus on quality, safety and excellence in care.
Acting Chief Executive Officer June Samuel said the honour showcased the talent and dedication of BVIHSA staff and was an "incredible honour" to be recognised on an international stage. The Authority said the award underscores its ongoing commitment to strengthening infection prevention programmes, promoting patient safety, and delivering quality healthcare throughout the Virgin Islands.
For BVI residents, the recognition signals both local expertise and broader influence: the film can be used as an educational tool in clinics, schools and community outreach to reinforce safe practices and teamwork in infection control. BVIHSA noted that creative storytelling like A Symphony of Guardians can inspire best practices beyond healthcare settings and help build public confidence in local health services.
The APIC Film Festival runs as part of the organisation’s annual conference, which gathers infection prevention specialists and healthcare professionals to share innovations and advances in patient safety. BVIHSA congratulated everyone involved for representing the Virgin Islands on the global healthcare stage.
Primary source: Guavaberry