Business Social
J Wray & Nephew Limited on Saturday made a commanding impression at the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) M&E Awards, held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.
Currently celebrating its 200-year anniversary, the company walked away with multiple accolades, including the JMEA Icon Award, presented to Dr Joy Spence; the VM/JMEA Legacy Award; the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) Quality & Standards Award; and the JMEA Partnership Award.
The evening, celebrated under the theme ‘Gems of MET: Bold Risks, Bright Innovations, Brilliant Growth’, was a shining showcase of excellence, legacy and forward-thinking leadership.
Business Social shares photos from one of the productive sector’s flagship event.
JMEA Icon awardee and Appleton Estate Master Blender Joy Spence (left) shares in a photo with Government Relations Manager Samara South and Corporate Communications Manager Garfene Grandison (right).
JWN Brand Communications Manager Dominic Bell and Internal Communications Specialist Ashleigh Whittaker enjoying their Appleton Estate rum cocktail during the JMEA M&E Awards held on October 5, 2025.
Quality & compliance director at JWN Helen Simpson proudly displays the NCBJ Award presented to the company for its quality and standards certification.
In-between courses, members of the JWN Supply Chain Team find time to flash a few smiles for the camera From left are: Kemeshia Grant-Swaby, Valrie Campbell, Helen Simpson and Kwesi Falcolner.
Dr Joy Spence, master blender for the Appleton Estate and the world’s first female master blender, proudly bears her citation from the JMEA after being presented with this year’s Legacy Award.
The JWN team captured on stage after collecting one of the many awards copped by the company at the recent JMEA M&E Awards.
