VJ Edgecombe Receives National Honour
Valdez "VJ" Edgecombe Jr was conferred the Order of Lignum Vitae Award on National Heroes Day, recognising his contributions as a sporting ambassador.
Edgecombe, 20, was drafted third overall to the NBA and joins other honoured athletes, including Chavano "Buddy" Hield, DeAndre Ayton, Jonquel Jones, and Natasha Miller.
These distinctions reflect the government's intention to celebrate Bahamians who have excelled internationally, especially in sports.
Edgecombe expressed deep gratitude upon learning of the award, cementing his legacy in national memory.
Author's summary: VJ Edgecombe receives national honour for sports achievements.