Nominations for the Governor -General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA), are now open to the public. The closing date is 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2020. These Awards are being presented under the theme “Engaging, Empowering and Inspiring Jamaicans”.
Forty-two (42) persons across three (3) age group categories – each representing a parish – will be selected and honoured for leadership excellence. The age group categories are: 18 -24 years, 25-35 years and over 35 years. The selection criteria focus on ‘Family’, ‘Youth’, ‘Education’ and the nominees’ impact in their community. It is also keen on the individual’s ‘Creativity’, ‘Originality’, ‘Initiative’, and ‘Sustained Accomplishment’.
Academic Excellence is an important requirement for nominees in the 18 -35 years age group categories.
Nominees for the Governor -General’s Achievement Awards must be Jamaican Citizens. Nominations can be done online via the GGPE website (www.ggpe.org.jm/nomination).
Information regarding eligibility for each award category along with the respective Personal Information and Nominator’s Forms are available via the King’s House and the Governor-General’s Programme For Excellence websites: www.kingshouse.gov.jm and www.ggpe.org.jm and the Office of the Custos Rotulorum for the respective Parish.
Persons who have been recipients of National Awards are not eligible.
For more information, contact:
Ms. Sonja Simms, JP
National Coordinator
Governor – General’s Programme for Excellence
Telephone: (876) 927.6424 / 876-550-9460
Email: ssimms@kingshouse.gov.jm
