MIRAMAR – Jamaica’s Consul General, Sandra Grant Griffiths has announced the names of honorees of the Jamaica Diaspora Honors 2012, a salute to Jamaicans who have had a significant impact on the Florida and South USA Jamaica Diaspora community as well as to their homeland.
The honorees will be recognized at the official Jamaica 50th Gala, “The Journey” under the auspices of the Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami on Saturday, August 18th. The Awards Ceremony and Benefit Gala will be held at the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami.
In congratulating the distinguished honorees, Consul General Grant Griffiths spoke of the significant contribution of the individuals and organizations in the diverse fields such as sports, literary, cultural and entertainment arts, philanthropy, trade and investment, communications, faith and religious leadership, social and professional services, political and multilateral affairs. “Over the years, these community stalwarts selected in the categories of Change-makers, Luminaries and Vanguards, have been supportive of national development, and integral to the positive mission of the Diaspora in impacting wider local and international society” she added.
According to the Consul General, this stellar honoring event forms part of the Jamaica 50th celebratory program of activities for the Golden Jubilee Year of the Nation’s Independence in the Southern USA, and highlights the achievements of the Jamaican people of which the Diaspora is an integral part.
Commissioner Alexandra Davis
Commissioner Alexandra Davis has been selected as a “Luminary” Honoree supportive of national development and integral to the positive mission of the Diaspora in impacting wider local and international society.
Commissioner Winston F. Barnes
Commissioner Winston F. Barnes has been selected in the category of “Vanguard” honoree, supportive of national development and integral to the positive mission of the Diaspora in impacting wider local and international society.
For more information on the Awards Ceremony and the Honorees, visit the www.jamaicamiami.org and www.jadiasporahonours.zohosites.com or call the Gala Hotline at 305-957-0433.
