GGPE - Jamaica Diaspora Awards Programme Guidelines

THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S
PROGRAMME FOR
EXCELLENCE
Jamaica Diaspora Award for Excellence
For Love of Country & Commitment to Volunteerism
Sponsored by:
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Governor-General’s Programme For Excellence
Jamaica Diaspora
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................ 5
Person(s) Responsible For Governance: .......................................................................................................................... 5
Selection Committee for Jamaica Diaspora Award: ......................................................................................................... 5
Person(s) Responsible for Administration: ...................................................................................................................... 5
GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................... 6
ELIGIBILITY.................................................................................................................................................................. 6
THE SELECTION COMMITTEE................................................................................................................................. 6
SELECTION CRITERIA .............................................................................................................................................. 7
THE APPLICATION PROCESS ................................................................................................................................. 7
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Jamaica Diaspora
GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
The Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence is governed by an Advisory Board consisting of:
Person(s) Responsible For Governance:
1. His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir Patrick L. Allen ON, GCMG, CD
Governor-General of Jamaica
Chairman
2. Five (5) Major Sponsors, One (1) Representative each from:
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The Gleaner Company
Jamaica National Building Society
Victoria Mutual Building Society
Scotia Building Society
Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies
3. Three (3) Custodes
4. Five (5) Resource Persons
(Persons Named by His Excellency)
5. The National Coordinator
(Secretary)
Selection Committee for Jamaica Diaspora Award:
Jamaican High Commission Offices, Ambassadors, and Consuls General in three (3) identified regions
(Canada, U.S.A. and England), assist with the final selection of the Awardees.
Person(s) Responsible for Administration:
1. Major (Ret’d) Effiom B. Whyte, JP
National Coordinator
Email Contact: [email protected]
2. Ms. Quantessa Graham
Project Officer
Email Contact: [email protected]
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Governor-General’s Programme For Excellence
Jamaica Diaspora
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Jamaican Diaspora Award for Excellence celebrates, honours and recognizes achievement from within the
Jamaican Diaspora community. It is a prestigious award for a Diasporan who not only followed his or her dream
and achieved success but who has also given back to their community - following that success - in a selfless
and significant way.
The awardee, through his or her inspirational role would have contributed significantly to Jamaica or a Jamaican
community in their host country.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, the candidate must:
 Be Jamaican by birth or naturalization.
 Have made a worthwhile contribution to the development of Jamaica or a Jamaican community in the
Diaspora over a period of not less than ten (10) years.
 Have made his or her contribution in the public’s interest.
 Have had (through initiative or voluntary activities) a positive effect on a significant number of members of
the Jamaican community.
 Have made his or her contribution and gained achievements while acting as a private citizen; NOT as an
appointed or elected government official.
 Have received neither a Jamaican National honour, nor the Governor-General’s Achievement Award
 Be nominated by a Diaspora Organization or a Jamaica affiliated organization in the region of residence
Persons who have been the recipient of a National Award are not eligible to be considered for an award in the
Governor-General’s Programme of Excellence.
THE SELECTION COMMITTEE
A selection committee set up by regional member groups of the Jamaica Diaspora Organization (JDO), will
independently review all nominations to ensure that they meet the selection standards and eligibility criteria for
the award.
Following an extensive evaluation process, a determination will be made on who is most deserving of the award.
It is crucial that the Proposer give full details of the nominee so as to assist this process.
Being nominated does NOT guarantee that a candidate will receive an award.
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SELECTION CRITERIA
The Jamaica Diaspora Award for Excellence pays tribute to Jamaican success across all walks of life who has
contributed significantly to community development in Jamaica or Jamaican communities in different parts of the
world. It emphasizes ‘achievement’ and highlights ‘inspirational role models’.
The Vision of the Selection Committee is to:
 Highlight the positive contributions the Jamaican Diaspora Community makes to Jamaica’s development.
 Recognize and reward the contributions of migrants to the Jamaican community.
 Help promote new thinking.
 Highlight and recognize partnerships and achievements between Jamaica and the Diaspora.
 Highlight the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of the Jamaican Diaspora.
 Honour what is right about Jamaicans.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Persons who meet the eligibility requirements must be nominated by a Diaspora Organization or a Jamaica
Affiliated Organization in the region of residence. An Application Form must be completed by the nominee.
The Application Form is available from Jamaican Consulates or High Commission Offices in Canada, the U.S.A
and England as well as via the internet at: www.kingshouse.gov.jm.
A candidate’s application MUST include the following:
 Personal and Contact Information
 Information about active and significant service towards the development of Jamaica or Jamaican
communities.
 Details of projects worked on and offices held.
 Proposer’s Name, Position and Contact details.
Additional requirements include:
 Names and contact details for two (2) Character references
 One (1) Letter of Recommendation attesting to the nominee’s personal character and commitment. The
letter must be from a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public.
The letter MUST NOT be from a relative, roommate or partner.
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