These essays were commissioned for the Anthony N Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence's inaguration in 2006. Several distinguished Caribbean academics, journalists, artists, and professionals were asked to contribute their perspectives on the topic of excellence, the active cultivation of which informs the core objective of these awards.

The Habit of Excellence
The opposite of excellence is not failure, but mediocrity.
By Edward Baugh

The Integrity of Your Voice
Journalism shows how personal and professional integrity are crucial to the idea of excellence
By David de Caires

Recognising Excellence
The consistent, sustained brilliance of Brian Lara is a marker of excellence
By Barry Chevannes

Growing Into Excellence
There is never a time or place when excellence is irrelevant
By Merle Collins

In Pursuit of Caribbean Excellence
By Alissandra Cummins

Salvation Through Excellence?
We can assert our truest Caribbean identity only by reaching beyond mediocrity
By Barbara Gloudon

Excellence is a Moving Target
In the drive towards perfection, the biggest enemy is mediocrity
By Professor Ken Julien

The Idea of Excellence
How do we acquire it? How do we live it?
By Ian McDonald

The Desire for Excellence
How the instinct for change takes root in the community
By Father Gerard Pantin

Does Excellence Exist?
Caribbean excellence is to be found among our creator-builders
By Jeremy Taylor