The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA), for its second M and E Awards, hosted an inaugural nomination ceremony to introduce the nominees for 2019. The ceremony was held at title sponsor Jamaica National (JN) Fund Managers Limited at 2 Belmont Road, Kingston on Tuesday (September 18).
President of the JMEA Richard Pandohie indicated that while 33 nominees were selected, the JMEA received 108 applications for 18 awards categories.
“This is huge, why? Because we had more companies sharing their data with us; I cannot overemphasise the role that we as leaders must play by providing data that will guide policy decisions for the productive sector,” he declared.
“We like to compare against what tourism and the [business process outsourcing] sectors are getting; we can get it to, if we have the numbers to back it. So, big up to all our nominees, as this occasion is so much bigger than recognising you as nominees, but as data-driven ambassadors,” he continued.
With similar sentiments, communications and client services manager Jacqueline Shaw-Nicholson, on behalf of JN Group, congratulated the nominees on being recognised for their “exemplary contributions to the Jamaica manufacturing and export sectors”.
“Through your efforts, the phrase ‘Made in Jamaica’ has over the years moved from being attached to just a few items, to now being represented in a wide array of products, such as food and beverage, cosmetics and garments; which all goes well for our people, as we all unleash greatness for our brand, Jamaica,” Shaw-Nicholson stated.
Nominees were also awarded certificates presented by the event’s sponsors and other esteemed guests.
