Awards will be announced Monday November 10 and distributed

at JAMPACT's 5th Anniversary Fundraiser November 14, 2003

Voting is closed as of Tuesday, November 4, 2003

Purpose: Recognize individuals who exemplify JAMPACT’s mission of service and contribution to Jamaica’s social and economic development.

AWARD DESCRIPTIONS & NOMINEES

JAMPACT Heroes of the Diaspora Awards (2 Awards)
In the spirit of Nanny and Marcus Garvey, for members of the Caribbean Diaspora who have excelled in the arts, sciences, humanities, civil service or public policy.

Nanny (Choose 1)
___ Paula Shaw
Allen Shaw Foundation
Past JAMPACT grant awardee
“For her continuous work in rural Jamaica in the field of literacy education”.

___ Sylvia Wynter
Professor Emeritus, Stanford University
“One of the foremost thinkers on West Indian Philosophy/History/Semiotics
who has for the last few decades essentially defined the West Indian
Academy”.

Marcus Garvey (Choose 1)
___ Herman Hall
“For bringing Caribbean-based cultural entertainment to the community
abroad”.
___ Lowell Hawthorne
CEO, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery
“For his impact on the Jamaican community both in terms of economic
impact and national pride”.
___ Roger Toussaint
Leader, New York Transit Workers Union Local 100
“For his work during the transit workers’ strike – his use of the media,
consistent public lobbying and the firmness of his position in a clearly
challenging negotiating environment”.

JAMPACT Rising Star Awards (Select 2 recipients)
For young persons whose contributions to the Jamaican community have indicated their potential to become leaders in our society. This is open to individuals from the broader community who are not JAMPACT members as well as JAMPACT members past and present.

___ Sophia Johnson
President, Doctors on Call, Inc (D.O.C.)
Former JAMPACT member, helped form D.O.C. which sends medical teams
biannually to the Caribbean to provide needed surgical and medical subspecialty
services to underserved areas of the Caribbean.
“Remains instrumental in the successful coordination of D.O.C. medical missions”.

___ Lisa Lake
JAMPACT Think Tank Committee member
“Always willing to go the extra mile, even when that mile is not seen by
others”.

___ Keisha Phipps
President, Columbia Business School Black Students’ Association
Former JAMPACT President, Treasurer, Membership Committee Chair,
Mindmirror Productions, Doctors on Call member
“Makes a significant contribution to virtually every organization that she joins”.
___ Wayne Webb
President, Helping Hands
“Committed to helping Jamaicans and other Caribbean nationals establish
themselves once they get to the United States. This includes working with these
immigrants to improve their INS status”.

JAMPACT Visionary Award (Select 1)
For a current or past JAMPACT member who exemplifies leadership and service to JAMPACT.
___ Hope Johnson
Former JAMPACT President
“For her vision and role in helping to start JAMPACT”.
___ Cathy Kleinhans
JAMPACT Membership CoChair
“Has been active in MANY MANY ways. She is always involved at all the
events with great ideas and energy. She dedicates her time to JAMPACT
and its mission”.
___ Stefan Wright
JAMPACT Think Tank Committee CoChair, Constitution Committee
member
Former JAMPACT President 1999, 2000, former Conference Chair
“This founding member of JAMPACT has been an active member all 5 years. He
participates in all aspects of the organization and his vision for where JAMPACT has
been and where it can go has no bounds. His commitment to the organization is truly
tremendous”.

JAMPACT Spirit Award/The Michael Parkes Award (Select 1)
For a current or past JAMPACT member who exemplifies community service and commitment to youth.
___ Irwine Clare
Caribbean Immigrant Services, JAMPACT Advisory Board member
“For his contribution to Jamaican athletes at Penn Relays and to the community in
general”.
___ Paula Shaw
Allen Shaw Foundation
“For her commitment to underserved rural communities”.
___ Rebecca Tortello
JAMPACT Education CoChair, Assistant Professor – Education,
Adelphi University
“Dr. Tortello’s involvement at the community level in the development of
reading and expression skills of the young in Jamaica demonstrates her
commitment to youth and to community service”.



*Jamaica Impact Inc. ("JAMPACT") is an independent certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization. As such, we do not endorse any political party. Official representatives and leaders of political parties and their subsidiary or affiliate organizations are not eligible for these awards. JAMPACT reserves the right to defer the award(s) if we do not receive nominations that satisfy our criteria.

Rules: Voting for these awards was conducted by email. All current JAMPACT members were eligible to vote.