Destra Garcia has received Trinidad and Tobago’s Medal for the Development of Women Gold. The Office of the President lists her among three recipients of the honour in the 2026 national awards.
President Christine Carla Kangaloo presented the awards at the 57th National Awards Ceremony, held at the Winifred Atwell Auditorium, Queen’s Hall, on Republic Day, September 24.
Garcia appears on the official list alongside Deborah Moore-Miggins and Rudrawatee Nan Gosine-Ramgoolam in the same award category. This newsroom update was prepared on October 3; the ceremony took place on September 24.