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CCRP recognises ‘living legends’ at 2023 gala

CCRP Living Legacy Awards recipients display their awards and citations following the ceremony on October 12, 2023 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. From left, Mr. Pixley Irons, Dr. Lilieth Nelson, Dr. Blossom Anglin Brown, Steadman Fuller. (Photo: Contributed)

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.

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Young readers for CCRP Living Legacy Awards

Brandon Howlett

Brandon Howlett, a second-year student majoring in Business Management at the University of the West Indies, is no stranger to reading citations for the CCRP Living Legacy Awards. Having been a young reader last year, he felt great when asked to do it again as it showed that his reading had been well received. With enthusiasm, Brandon is eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to read the citation for Dr Blossom Anglin-Brown, who is being honoured for her outstanding contributions in the field of health, as well as the citation for Dr Lilieth Nelson for her outstanding achievements in entrepreneurship, education, and culture.

Reading the citations for the awards will be three young adults who will bring diversity to the event and bridge the generation gap. The other young readers are Sashoi Nichols-Dobson and Shantay East.

Sashoi Nichols-Dobson

Nichols-Dobson will be reading the citation for Steadman Fuller, who is being recognised for his outstanding achievements in business and philanthropy. For Nichols-Dobson, Fuller’s achievements highlight that as a professional, one can be successful in many areas of life and not be restricted by one’s area of study.

Shantay East

East will be reading the citation for Pixley Irons, who is being recognised for his outstanding services in philanthropy and volunteerism for community development. East noted that she was elated when asked to be a young reader for the prestigious awards and is honoured to be part of something that acknowledges people like Irons, who go beyond the call of duty.

CCRP Jamaica will host its annual Living Legacy Awards on October 12 at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston to highlight five of those individuals 60 years and over 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.

The fifth honouree is Dr Margaret Dingle Spence, who is being recognised for her outstanding contributions in the fields of cancer research and palliative care. She will be unable to attend the ceremony and will be presented with her award at a later date.

This year marks the 10th staging of the CCRP Living Legacy Awards.

CCRP said it takes pride in honouring individuals who not only meet the requirements of their duties but who go above and beyond, deserving the utmost recognition. Through these awards, CCRP aims to shine the spotlight on those who truly make a difference and leave a lasting impact on their communities.

The event is sponsored by BPM Financial Limited, Cari-Med Group, Gallagher Insurance Brokers, Juici Patties, and National Baking Company.

Source: The Jamaica Gleaner – https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20231010/young-readers-ccrp-living-legacy-awards#slideshow-1