Shanda Webster-Glasgow Wins Caribbean Culinary Icon
Shanda Webster-Glasgow has been named this year’s Culinary ICON at the 10th Annual Caribbean POSH Weekend, recognised for her work promoting BVI flavours and culinary heritage. The award was among 15 honours given to leaders from seven Caribbean territories for contributions across business, tourism, culture and community development.
Shanda Webster-Glasgow, a well-known figure in the Virgin Islands for both her culinary work and singing, has been named this year’s Culinary ICON at the 10th Annual Caribbean POSH Weekend, organisers announced in a press release. Webster-Glasgow was one of 15 winners representing seven Caribbean territories recognised during the signature event of Caribbean POSH Weekend.
Winners were celebrated for outstanding leadership, innovation and impact across business, tourism, education, entrepreneurship, health, media, arts, culture and community development. The award honours Webster-Glasgow’s contribution to the culinary industry and her role in showcasing the rich flavours, traditions and cultural heritage of the British Virgin Islands.
Organisers said her work helps elevate Caribbean cuisine on the regional stage and supports the islands’ growing tourism and hospitality sectors. “Food is one of the Caribbean's greatest storytellers,” Janette R. Brin, founder and CEO of Caribbean POSH, said in praising Webster-Glasgow. “Through her passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence, Shanda Webster-Glasgow has demonstrated how culinary arts can preserve culture, bring communities together, and contribute to the Caribbean's growing tourism and hospitality industries.
We are proud to recognise her with this year's Culinary ICON Award.” Held under the theme “The Future of the Caribbean: Connection, Collaboration & Growth,” the 10th annual weekend brought together women leaders, entrepreneurs, government officials, tourism executives and creatives from across the Caribbean and the diaspora for leadership conversations, networking, cultural experiences and celebration.
For BVI residents, Webster-Glasgow’s recognition is more than a personal honour: it highlights local culture and cuisine on a regional platform and signals potential benefits for tourism promotion. As Caribbean destinations compete to attract visitors seeking authentic experiences, recognition of homegrown culinary talent can help spotlight the BVI’s food traditions, create opportunities for local chefs and producers, and strengthen cultural tourism offerings.
Webster-Glasgow’s dual profile as a culinary promoter and performer also underscores the broader role of creative industries in community development. Local stakeholders — from hoteliers and restaurateurs to cultural organisations — may find renewed momentum to collaborate on events and experiences that celebrate BVI heritage and attract visitors.
Organisers said the awards and the weekend’s programming aim to foster connection and collaboration across the region, celebrating women whose work advances cultural preservation, economic growth and social impact.
Primary source: VINO