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UWI honours 17 in NY
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
 | | | Roland Hyde photo - Three of the recipients from the UWI Luminary Awards class 2010 pose with their award. From left :Haitian-Born, Dr Lesly Kernisant, president and chairman of Preferred Health Partners, Lowell Hawthorne, president and CEO of the Golden Krust Brand, and Earl Jarrett, general manager, Jamaica National Building Society. | |
Coral King
Weekly Gleaner Writer
New York, NY:
Seventeen distinguished US and Caribbean nationals, including four present and former regional leaders who earned degrees from the University of of the West Indies (UWI), were honoured by the university in New York last week at an annual fund-raising event for the institution.
David Thompson, the prime minister of Barbados and Tillman Thomas, Grenada’s prime minister, as well as Dean Barrow, who, up to two years ago was the leader of Belize, were present at the function at New York City’s Pierre hotel, put on by the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI).
But Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister, Patrick Manning, who, like his counterpart leaders graduated from the UWI and were granted Legacy Awards , was hailed in his absence.
Launched 13 years ago by retired UWI vice chancellor, Sir Alister McIntyre, the annual galas are used to raise endowments for the university and to recognise Caribbean nationals and Americans who have distinguished themselves in various fields.
This year, the AFUWI awards were made across four categories: Caribbean Luminary, The Vice Chancellor’s Achievement Award, The University of the West Indies Bob Marley Award and The Legacy Awards.
Luminary Awards were presented by UWI Vice Chancellor Sir George Alleyne to:
l Lowell Hawthorne, a Jamaican-American businessman who is founder and CEO of Golden Krust Brand;
l Earl Jarrett, general manager of Jamaica National Building Society;
l Dr Lesly Kernisant, a Haitian-born doctor who is president and chairman of Preferred Health Partners; and
l R ‘Danny’ Williams, the Jamaican insurance industry icon, who founded Life of Jamaica (now Sagicor Life Jamaica).
The American movie producer and actor, Spike Lee was honoured with the Bob Marley Award which recognises individuals ‘whose contribution to the advancement of arts and culture transcends boundaries of race, colour, creed and geographies, uniting people throughout the world in a spirit that embodies the essence of the music and lyrics of the Hon. Robert Nesta Marley, OM’.
Lee was unable to attend the event in person but sent a video message. His award was received by his sister, Joie Lee.
The Vice Chancellor’s award was presented to:
- Sybil F. Chester is a Senior Manager in charge of Multicultural Relations at Moet Hennessy USA. Sybil takes credit for introducing Moet Hennessy USA to the Caribbean Community.
- Dr. Karlene Chin Quee is a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Surgeon with experience in Internal Medicine, who specialises in Functional Medicine, nutrition and bariatric medicine.
-Maxine Griffith is an Executive Vice President, Government and Community Affairs & Special Advisor for Campus Planning at Columbia University in the City of New York.
- Janet Rolle´, is Chief Marketing Officer of BET Networks.
- Dr. Edison O. Jackson, who served for two decades as a president of Medgar Evers College, CUNY received the foundation’s Special Award while Air Jamaica and Trust Company of the West, (TCW ) received the Corporate Award.
Jennifer and Wellesley Bolt, parents of Usain Bolt, Jamaica’s Triple Olympic and World Athletic Champion, were presented with a special award by the Foundation in honour of his record-breaking performances at the recent Olympics and World Championships.
In his address, the Sir George, the vice chancellor, appealed for continued commitment to the university.
“The contribution of the UWI to human development of the Caribbean over its 61-years of existence certainly qualifies it as one of the critical institutions worthy of your support,” Sir George said.
Harry Belafonte, the US singer, actor and activist, who is of Jamaican heritage, also hailed the contribution of the UWI to the development of the Caribbean.
“The University of the West Indies is an institution that is critical to the finding of solutions for the needs of the people of the Caribbean and for the children of the region,” Belafonte said.
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