The PSOJ’s premier event

Private sector hall of fame

THE PRIVATE Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s Hall of Fame was established in 1992. It is the premier event on the PSOJ’s calendar of events at which we publicly recognise an outstanding leader of the private sector.

The Private Sector Hall of Fame was designed to honour business leaders who have made significant contributions to the development of the private sector and our country and pays tribute to three important traits – successful entrepreneurship, leadership and character. Since its inception, this award has recognised a number of Jamaican business persons who have made significant contributions to the development of the private sector and the country. The nominees should have served in Jamaica’s private sector for at least 25 years and should also have an in-depth knowledge of and commitment to his or her field and be of sound character and unquestionable integrity. High ethical standards should be the trademark of his or her business deals and practices. In addition, the nominees’ companies must be successful with above – average growth.

The selection committee comprises members of the PSOJ’s officer corps, and the two most recent Hall of Fame awardees. If the committee decides, in any particular year, that there is no suitable candidate, no award will be made. No posthumous awards are granted, excepting if the nominee dies during the year in which he/she is being considered for the award.

Only one awardee is selected each year. However, at the inaugural dinner in 1992, there were two awardees. The founding president of the PSOJ, the late Carlton Alexander, OJ, CD, was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame, as was the late Paul Geddes, OJ.

Earl Jarrett, CD, JP, general manager of the Jamaica National Building Society, became the 23rd inductee into the Hall of Fame at the annual banquet which was held on Wednesday, October, 28, 2015 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.

The next Hall of Fame is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Nominations will open

in July.

The most recent PSOJ Hall of Fame awardee Earl Jarrett (centre) poseS with PSOJ President William Mahfood (left) and CEO Dennis Chung.

File: Lorna Myers, the only female to be inducted into the PSOJ Hall of Fame, accepts her citation from president of the PSOJ, Christopher Zacca, on November 14, 2012, at the Wyndham Kingston Hotel.