Miguel Goede

Wendel Girigori Change Award

Testimonials

"Mr.Goede, I use to know Mr.Wendel Girigori since 1982. To see an award has been created in his memory brings some very fond memories to my heart. Not only he was someone I admired for his professionalism but at the same time being humble and kind to human beings he use to meet.
Seeing you doing something very positive thru your professionalism for good to the mankind is very appreciative. Maybe we will have an opportunity to cross each others paths. Keep up the good work. Best wishes.

Archie Mirchandani" (26 Feb. 2010)

The Change Award is named after Mr. Wendel Girigori CPA CFE, a hard working self-made professional who became a partner at Arthur Andersen. He died suddenly in 1997 at an early age (48). He was known for his brilliance with numbers. Integrity and work ethics. His humbleness and his generosity. And last but not lease his friendship and loyalty.

The prize is awarded to an organization that has excelled in the area of change in Curacao that fits the 2020 vision:

– An open and competitive economy enabled by state of the art technology and an attractive financial and physical infrastructure, in which a core government has the role of conductor and refrains from playing along with the other musicians of the orchestra.

– This economy should also be diverse, consisting of strong industrial sectors as well as a solid service sector, especially the hospitality industry.

– This economy is the foundation for the happiness of the people, who will be living in a continuous learning community and preventive health care system.

Other criteria beside the vision are: