Clevenard to Honour Devin Lakey at the Clevenard Open Project 2026 and Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition in Alicante, Spain

Alicante, Spain — Clevenard SL is proud to announce that Devin Lakey, Founder and Owner of Lakey Sports Education Academy (L.S.E.A.), will be honoured with a prestigious Clevenard Honorary Award at the Clevenard Open Project 2026, taking place from 27–30 August 2026 at the renowned Palacio de Congresos, Alicante, Spain.

This distinguished recognition celebrates Devin Lakey's outstanding contribution to youth empowerment, sports development, education advancement, and community transformation across South Africa. Through his visionary leadership of L.S.E.A., he has created opportunities for thousands of young people by combining sports excellence with academic support, mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement.

The honorary award will be formally presented on Day 4 — Sunday, 30 August 2026, during the highly anticipated Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition 2026, the flagship awards ceremony of the Clevenard Open Project. The ceremony recognizes influential leaders, innovators, changemakers, and visionaries whose work continues to impact communities and inspire future generations worldwide.

Keynote Speaker – Day 1

In addition to receiving this prestigious honour, Devin Lakey will deliver a keynote address on Day 1 (27 August 2026) of the Clevenard Open Project.

Keynote Topic:

"Empowering the Next Generation: Building Sustainable Pathways Through Sports, Education and Community Leadership"

During his presentation, Lakey will share insights from his work leading L.S.E.A., one of South Africa's emerging youth development platforms dedicated to transforming lives through sports, education, and strategic community partnerships.

L.S.E.A. currently focuses on rugby, soccer, netball, hockey, athletics, academic support, youth empowerment programmes, and community development initiatives. Through strategic engagement with schools and local communities, the academy has established a scalable model that creates opportunities for learners while providing meaningful value for educational institutions, families, and corporate partners.

With access to a network of more than 3,000 schools across Gauteng and surrounding regions, L.S.E.A. has already identified an initial rollout phase involving 300 strategically selected schools, creating one of the most ambitious grassroots youth development initiatives in the region.

The organisation's impact extends beyond sports development by creating opportunities for direct engagement between schools, parents, educators, community leaders, and future generations. Through training programmes, academic interventions, community outreach initiatives, tournaments, digital campaigns, and youth empowerment activities, L.S.E.A. is building a sustainable ecosystem designed to nurture future leaders.

Driving International Opportunities for Young Athletes

Under Devin Lakey's leadership, L.S.E.A. is also establishing international sporting opportunities for talented young athletes through planned tours and exchange programmes across:

• Europe
• United States of America
• Australia
• New Zealand

These international initiatives are designed to expose young athletes to global opportunities while promoting cultural exchange, leadership development, and international collaboration through sport.

Recognition for Visionary Leadership

Clevenard recognises Devin Lakey for his unwavering commitment to creating lasting social impact through youth development, education, sports excellence, and community empowerment.

His work demonstrates how strategic investment in young people can transform communities, strengthen educational outcomes, and create sustainable pathways toward future success.

As Clevenard continues to celebrate leaders who are making meaningful contributions to society, Devin Lakey stands out as a remarkable example of visionary leadership dedicated to shaping a brighter future for generations to come.

About the Clevenard Open Project 2026

The Clevenard Open Project 2026 is a four-day international flagship forum held under the theme:

"A Global Celebration of Business, Culture, Creativity & Human Connection"

The event brings together global leaders, government officials, diplomats, investors, entrepreneurs, creatives, tourism stakeholders, academics, and business professionals from Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, the Americas, Asia, and beyond to foster collaboration, investment, innovation, and sustainable development.

Event Highlights

• Day 1 – 27 August 2026 Global Authors' Recognition & Education Summit
• Day 2 – 28 August 2026 Global Economy, Trade, Agriculture, Solid Minerals & Investment Summit
• Day 3 – 29 August 2026 Global Tourism & International Film Celebration
• Day 4 – 30 August 2026 Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition 2026 & International Fashion Runway

Event Details

Dates: 27–30 August 2026

Venue: Palacio de Congresos Alicante Avinguda de Dénia 47–49 03013 Alicante, Spain

Contact & Media Enquiries

Phone: +34 631 279 811 | +34 672 93 12 16

About Clevenard

Clevenard is a global platform dedicated to connecting people, cultures, businesses, and opportunities worldwide. Through media, technology, events, strategic partnerships, and international networking initiatives, Clevenard continues to amplify voices, foster meaningful collaborations, and drive economic and cultural development across continents.

Mission: Connecting the world, amplifying voices, and creating opportunities that transform lives.

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Clevenard

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