The Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) honoured five outstanding Jamaicans with respective 2023 living legacy awards on Thursday (October 12) at a presentation luncheon held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

The honourees and the categories in which they were awarded are:

• Dr Blossom Anglin-Brown for health, in memory of Syringa Marshall-Burnett;
• Steadman Fuller for business, in memory of J Lester Spaulding;
• Pixley Irons for philanthropy, in memory of Michael Fraser;
• Lilieth Nelson for entrepreneurship, education and culture;
• Dr Margaret Dingle Spence for cancer research and palliative care.

The CCRP, in a statement, indicated that Spence was unable to attend Thursday’s ceremony and will be presented at a later date.

In their responses, the recipients expressed their appreciation for being honoured and affirmed their commitment to continued service to their fellow Jamaicans. 

The CCRP Living Legacy Award was created to honour individuals over 60 years old who have contributed to the growth and development of the country, going beyond the call of duty and displaying exemplary service and dedication in their fields of endeavour.

This is the tenth year that the CCRP Living Legacy Awards have been presented. The seniors organisation is pleased that the achievements of many of their honourees are finally being acknowledged as many were not known and celebrated previously.