NCB Foundation has announced that its 2023 ‘Grant a Wish’ programme is now open for nominations and voting, with $15 million available this Christmas

The programme, which is now in its 11th year, is set to disburse the $15 million to deserving recipients across five categories — registered charities, schools and technology, community heroes, persons with disabilities, and medical assistance.

“Every year we witness incredible stories of resilience, courage, and community spirit,” said Sheree Martin, CEO of NCB Foundation. “These stories inspire us and fuel our commitment to serve. So this Christmas we invite everyone to show us the Jamaican people and organisations from all walks of life who truly deserve to have their wishes become reality.”

“Our Grant a Wish programme is more than just a campaign, it’s a movement of kindness and empowerment which enables us to fulfil our organisation’s purpose in a big way each year. Through Grant a Wish we are dedicated to empowering people, unlocking dreams and building stronger communities, one wish at a time,” said Martin.

The programme invites people to submit nominations for individuals and organisations who they think deserve to have their wish granted via its website — grantawish.jncb.com. Winners are selected based on the number of votes received on their nominations, with first place in each category receiving $1,000,000, second place $500,000, and third place $250,000.

Themed ‘Let it Shine’, the Grant a Wish campaign features the voice of Kimiela “Candy” Isaacs, a visually impaired singer and songwriter from Jamaica, along with NCB’s brand ambassadors — Olympians Elaine Thompson-Herah and Julian Forte — and Jamaican Formula woman driver Sara Misir.

“Grant a Wish caters to a broad spectrum of wishes, which reflects our attention to inclusivity and the diverse needs in our society. Whether its awarding front-line workers, supporting various charities and community heroes, the impact of Grant a Wish is profound and far-reaching — it is a true embodiment of NCB seeking to do well, while doing good,” added Martin.

Nominations and voting in the Grant a Wish programme are open until December 10, 2023 at grantawish.jncb.com. Individuals can vote up to 15 times per day, and are encouraged to rally as many votes as possible for the wishes they would like to see come true.