Nominations invited for Jamaican Diaspora Awards in Southern US
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Jamaican Consul General Oliver Mair is inviting nominations for the Jamaican Diaspora Awards for persons to be inscribed on the Honor Roll of Jamaicans in the Southern United States.
The invitation is open to any Jamaican individual or association that has had a significant impact, historical or contemporary on the Southern USA, Jamaican diaspora community and has contributed tangibly to community enrichment and positive national representation in society building. Jamaicans showing commitment to community service and is an inspiration and motivation to others, are eligible are also invited to be nominated.
Winners will be honoured at the Consulate General’s Diaspora Awards 2022. The annual diaspora awards ceremony will form part of the celebrations to commemorate Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence.
“It is fitting that this event is celebrating our honorees during our Diamond Jubilee Independence as we celebrate stories of vision, courage, and accomplishments.”
Jamaican Consul General in Miami, Florida, Oliver Mair
The presentation of the awards continues the tradition of recognising Jamaicans in the diaspora who have positively impacted their community.
Mair has underscored the importance to recognise those persons who have made significant contributions to the development of our communities in the diaspora, and to the Jamaican economy.
He commented: “It is fitting that this event is celebrating our honorees during our Diamond Jubilee Independence as we celebrate stories of vision, courage, and accomplishments.”
NOVEMBER 10 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Nomination forms are now available on the website for the consulate general at www.jamaicacgmiami.org or can be requested by email at [email protected].
The deadline for submissions is November 10. These can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Consulate General of Jamaica, (Consulate Awards) 44 West Flagler Street, – 4th Floor, Miami, FL 33130.
Persons can select areas for nominees from several fields, including, but not limited to, law and justice; health care; faith/religious leadership; public service; philanthropy; social services; entrepreneurship/business leaders; youth leadership; cultural arts (media, entertainment, sports, etc.); and education.
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