Celebrating Our Winners: A Heartwarming Afternoon at Espace Building

Published: September 7, 2025

What a wonderful way to spend a Friday afternoon! We were absolutely delighted to welcome our lottery winners to the beautiful Espace Building in Victoria for our official prize-giving ceremony. It was one of those special moments that reminds us exactly why we love being part of this incredible community.

A Celebration Worth Savoring

The atmosphere was warm and welcoming as winners arrived to claim their prizes, from our spectacular grand prize – that stunning Toyota Corolla Cross – to relaxing hotel getaways, useful electronics, and so much more. But honestly, the real highlight wasn’t the prizes themselves; it was seeing the genuine joy and surprise on each winner’s face.

We made sure to have some delicious snacks available because, well, every good celebration deserves good food! It was lovely to see people mingling, sharing stories, and getting to know one another better over refreshments. These are the moments that transform a simple prize ceremony into something truly meaningful.

More Than Just Winners

While we were there to celebrate our prize winners, we couldn’t help but reflect on how everyone who participated in our lottery is truly a winner. Every ticket purchased was a vote of confidence in our mission and a contribution toward the positive change we’re working to create throughout Seychelles.

To our wonderful winners – congratulations once again! We hope you thoroughly enjoy your prizes. Whether it’s that new car making your daily commute a little brighter, a hotel stay providing some well-deserved relaxation, or electronics making life a bit easier, we’re thrilled these prizes found their way to such deserving people.

Gratitude That Runs Deep

As we handed out prizes and shared refreshments, we were overwhelmed with gratitude – not just for our winners, but for every single person who made this moment possible. To everyone who purchased tickets with such generous hearts, to our dedicated volunteers who gave their time and energy, and to our sponsors who believed in our cause – thank you doesn’t feel like enough.

Your support enables us to continue Rotary’s mission of service right here in our community. Every contribution, no matter the size, ripples outward to create positive change that touches lives across Seychelles.

The Real Prize

Friday’s ceremony was beautiful, but the real celebration happens every day when we see the impact of our community coming together. The funds raised through this lottery will support projects that strengthen our neighborhoods, help those in need, and build a brighter future for all of us.

As we watched our winners leave with their prizes and smiles on their faces, we couldn’t help but feel incredibly proud – not of ourselves, but of this amazing community we’re privileged to serve alongside.

Looking at the Moments

We captured some wonderful photos from the ceremony that truly showcase the joy and community spirit of the afternoon. These images tell the story better than our words ever could – genuine smiles, warm handshakes, and the kind of connections that make Seychelles such a special place to call home.

Until We Meet Again

Events like these fill our hearts and energize us for the work ahead. Thank you for trusting us with your support, for celebrating alongside us, and for being such an integral part of the Rotary Club of Victoria family.

Together, we really are making a lasting difference – one lottery ticket, one winner, one community connection at a time.


Interested in joining our mission? We’d love to have you as part of our Rotary family. Connect with us to learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Every helping hand makes our community stronger.

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