ANOTHER 39 outstanding Jamaicans have been honoured with the prestigious Governor General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.

The recipients were honoured under the theme ‘The Power of Us: Where Vision Meets Excellence’, during an awards ceremony held at King’s House on Thursday.

Among the honorees are justice of the peace (JP) and community activist Kaydia Clair (St Andrew); Ministry of Health and Wellness communications specialist Karl Brown (St Ann); youth leader, Janiel McEwan (St James); and educator Tiffany Copes (St Andrew).

In his address the Governor General praised the awardees for recognising a need within their communities and responding with action.

“You saw a gap and bridged it. You saw a young person without direction and became their compass — not because it was easy, but because it was necessary,” said Allen.

He noted that each awardee began with a vision to make a difference in Jamaica and were supported by persons who believed in them.

He further emphasised that personal and national achievements are never attained in isolation but, rather, are built upon the vital, quiet contributions of supportive families, dedicated volunteers, and generous donors across the country.

“All of us together become the power that we can celebrate. When vision meets the collective will of a people determined to rise, barriers become bridges, obstacles become stepping stones, and the impossible simply becomes the next thing that is to be done. The stories of our recipients bear eloquent witness to this truth,” Allen declared.