The Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) has announced that nominations are now open for its 2026 Living Legacy Awards.

In what marks a noteworthy moment for the organisation, CCRP will, for the first time, open the nomination process to the wider Jamaican public, in the hope that they will have more recipients from outside the Kingston and St Andrew region.

The CCRP Living Legacy Awards are presented annually to honour seniors 60 years and over who have contributed to the growth and development of the country. The honourees are innovators in their respective fields or initiators of programmes of profound importance. They may have gone beyond the call of duty and displayed exemplary service and dedication in their fields of endeavour. 

“We recognise that there are extraordinary seniors making a difference in communities right across Jamaica,” said CCRP Living Legacy Committee Chair Vilma McDonald. “Opening nominations to the entire population for the first time is a major step for CCRP and reflects our commitment to recognising the contribution of seniors islandwide.”

Members of the public are invited to nominate deserving seniors by visiting their website at ccrponline.org. 

The Living Legacy Awards ceremony is one of CCRP’s signature events, dedicated to recognising and celebrating outstanding senior citizens whose lifelong contributions have positively impacted their communities and Jamaica as a whole. The event started in 2012 as part of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary celebrations and honours individuals who exemplify leadership, years of service, resilience, and commitment to national development, while also highlighting the important role seniors continue to play in society. Through this celebration, CCRP seeks to preserve and celebrate the legacies of Jamaica’s older population and inspire future generations with their stories and achievements.