Nineteen young Jamaicans, who have made outstanding contribution in various areas, were presented with the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence, during a ceremony held at the weekend on the lawns of Jamaica House.
Awards were presented in the categories of academics, youth development, sports, journalism/e-journalism, nation-building, music, national leadership, innovation science/technology, arts and culture, agriculture and agro-processing, entrepreneurship/social entrepreneurship, and environmental protection.
Among the award recipients are Justin Paul Williams in the category of arts and culture; Zaneta Alveranga and Jaden Shaw for sports; Alexander Shaw for nation building; and Alexander Rhys Greenland for environmental protection.
The Prime Minister’s Special Award for Excellence was presented to World U-20 triple jump champion Jaydon Hibbert.
Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, in his address, congratulated the recipients as well as those shortlisted and encouraged them to continue the excellent work in their various fields of endeavour.
