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NORA HENRIQUES, KINGSTON (2007)
Nora Viola Henriques has given a lifetime of professional service in nursing and as a volunteer at the YMCA in Jamaica for more than 40 years. She was the first female to be appointed Chairman of the Board of the YMCA, and served in that capacity from 1985 to 1987 and from 1989 to 1991. She also served as President of the National Council of YMCAs in Jamaica from 1990 to 1991.
AWARD RECIPIENT // MS. KANDI-LEE CROOKS-SMITH (YOUTH AWARD - KINGSTON) 2009
Kandi-Lee Alexandria Crooks-Smith, who was born in Mrs. Crooks-Smith has been teaching since 1998, starting with her tenure at the Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School. The decision to join the Service to her community is integral to her passion for her students’ success, and to her own personal growth and development. Kandi-Lee has contributed by being the Director of Children’s Activity through a Child Evangelism Outreach Programme, with motto, ‘Every Child Needs Christ’. She is also a volunteer with the This outstanding and success-driven educator has fostered a special relationship with the parents of students attending the Kandi-Lee Alexandria Crooks-Smith it is with pride and confidence that the members of the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards Committee of Kingston have selected you as a worthy recipient of the Governor-General’s Award of Excellence for the parish of
AWARD RECIPIENT // MR. ROBERTO MORELAND (YOUTH AWARD - KINGSTON) 2009
Thus began the career path of Roberto Moreland. He grew up in Roberto admits that when he was younger he did not exercise the best judgement at all times, but he had very strict parents who sought to ensure that he adopted the appropriate values and attitudes to achieve success. His friends had to foster similar values, and his parents were very cautious about the different community youth clubs he joined. Voluntarism was a part of his commitment, and he and his colleagues cleaned and painted pedestrian crossings and parks. He fondly recalls his mother reminding him that “the devil finds work for idle hands,” so he kept busy by participating in positive activities. A proud graduate of the Papine High and Roberto Nicholas Moreland, the members of the Governor-General’s Achievement Award Committee of Kingston are proud to have selected you as a worthy recipient of the Governor-General’s Youth Award of Excellence for the parish of
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Welcome To The GGAA Scheme Website
Since 1991 the GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS has annually identified fourteen persons, one from each parish, who have from modest social and economic circumstances uplifted themselves and shown substantial social and economic upward improvement. These persons must have never received a national award and must be actively involved in community activities. Persons are nominated by their communities. Under this scheme The Governor General’s Youth Award for Excellence, an initiative of His Excellency, The Hon. Kenneth Hall, was first presented in 2006 also been presented in recognition of excellence among Jamaican youths. Sponsored by The Gleaner Company, Jamaica National Building Society, Victoria Mutual Building Society and the Building Societies association of Jamaica the programmes continue to inspire achievement at all levels of national activity.
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