Sheryl Lee Ralph, an Emmy-winning actress was amongst 143 Jamaicans who have been acknowledged at Monday’s nationwide honors awards ceremony at King’s Home.
Sheryl Lee Ralph was one among ten recipients of the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the nation’s fifth-highest honor bestowed on residents of excellent distinction.
Different awardees included five-time World Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Tradition, Leisure, Sports activities and Gender Minister, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange; the late enterprise stalwart and founding father of the Jamaica Cash Market Brokers Ltd (JMMB), Joan Duncan; and famend Jamaican jazz pianist, Monty Alexander.
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Shericka Jackson, the second quickest 200-metre feminine sprinter of all time, and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, who performed an integral function in Jamaica combatting COVID-19, have been among the many 30 Jamaicans who obtained the Order of Distinction.
Jamaica’s Dancehall artiste, Agent Sasco, whose identify is Jeffrey Campbell was additionally honored. He was amongst 35 recipients of the Order of Distinction (OD) within the Rank of Officer.
9 Jamaicans, seven people and two cops, obtained badges for gallantry.
There was no recipient of the nation’s fourth-highest honour, the Order of Advantage (OM).