Chief medical officer Dr Jacquline Bisasor-McKenzie (left) and CEO of the National Health Fund Everton Anderson pause for a photo after being inducted into the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) for their outstanding contribution to public service and health care
THE 2022 Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, held on Monday, saw 221 Jamaicans being recognised for their contributions to Jamaica's development in various categories.
Ten individuals were invested into the Order of Jamaica while 30 people received the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander.
Meanwhile, 35 Jamaicans received the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer, 29 received the Badge of Honour for Meritorious service, and 30 received the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service.
Members of the uniform services also received the Medal of Honour for Gallantry and Medal of Honour for Meritorious Service.
Below we bring you additional highlights from the ceremony:
Reverend Astor Carlyle (right) being inducted into the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen for his contribution to religion and community development
Professor Alvin Wint being invested into the Order of Jamaica by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen for distinguished service to the development of public and private institutions and academia in Jamaica.
Audrey Sewell being invested into the Order of Jamaica by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, for her distinguished contribution to the public service.
Retired Justice Karl Harrison being inducted into the Order of Jamaica for distinguished service to the legal profession and the advancement of electoral democracy in Jamaica.
Madge Coombs Bryce being conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. She was recognised for 53 years of service to the agricultural sector. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Robert White stands proud after being conferred with the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. He was awarded for his contribution to the development of inner-city communities and philanthropy.
Professor Colin Gyles being inducted into the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, for his contribution to the field of academia. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
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