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Kerry-Ann Henry (left), collected her award for her exceptional contribution to arts and culture during The Distinguished awards gala and dinner on Monday night. The trophy was presented by Melanie Lawes, director, communications department, Bank of Jamaic
Kenyon Hemans
Kerry-Ann Henry (left), collected her award for her exceptional contribution to arts and culture during The Distinguished awards gala and dinner on Monday night. The trophy was presented by Melanie Lawes, director, communications department, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ).
Nickalia Kinkead, sales manager, ATL Automotive West, added sparkle in a stunning sequin number. While Christina Taylor, group marketing manager, ATL Automotive Group, channelled her inner Audrey Hepburn in a ‘LBD’ and black pumps. Très bien, ladies!
Jermaine Duncan
Nickalia Kinkead, sales manager, ATL Automotive West, added sparkle in a stunning sequin number. While Christina Taylor, group marketing manager, ATL Automotive Group, channelled her inner Audrey Hepburn in a ‘LBD’ and black pumps. Très bien, ladies! Kinkead and Taylor represented Porsche, sponsors of The Distinguished.
Out in hues of blue are Olympian Shericka Jackson (left), who graciously received her award for track and field from Kimberley Stiff, assistant vice president of marketing communications at Port Authority of Jamaica.
Kenyon Hemans
Out in hues of blue are Olympian Shericka Jackson (left), who graciously received her award for track and field from Kimberley Stiff, assistant vice president of marketing communications at Port Authority of Jamaica.
Make way for the Queen of Reggae. The one and only Marcia Griffiths, winner of The Distinguished’s Pioneer Award for Entertainment, is a true reflector of elegance in silver.
Kenyon Hemans
Make way for the Queen of Reggae. The one and only Marcia Griffiths, winner of The Distinguished’s Pioneer Award for Entertainment, is a true reflector of elegance in silver.
The Mitchells Wayne and Tami gave us his and her suits at The Distinguished 2023.
Jermaine Duncan
The Mitchells Wayne and Tami gave us his and her suits at The Distinguished 2023.
Dalton Fowles, country manager for Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean at Mastercard, was suave for the occasion.Dalton Fowles, country manager for Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean at Mastercard, was suave for the occ
Jermaine Duncan
Dalton Fowles, country manager for Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean at Mastercard, was suave for the occasion.Dalton Fowles, country manager for Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean at Mastercard, was suave for the occasion.
The Distinguished in Media and Communications, Terri-Karelle Reid (left), received her award from Sigourney Hitchins, senior manager, branch services, Scotia Investments.
Jermaine Duncan
The Distinguished in Media and Communications, Terri-Karelle Reid (left), received her award from Sigourney Hitchins, senior manager, branch services, Scotia Investments.
Elizabeth James, head of wealth management, Sygnus, sponsors of The Distinguished, was a vision in blue.
Jermaine Duncan
Elizabeth James, head of wealth management, Sygnus, sponsors of The Distinguished, was a vision in blue.
Flair Distinguished awardee in the field of business, Kalilah Reynolds (right) is joined by her lovely daughter, Alexa Roberts.
Kenyon Hemans
Flair Distinguished awardee in the field of business, Kalilah Reynolds (right) is joined by her lovely daughter, Alexa Roberts.
Bringing a classic and chic white to the pink backdrop is public relations officer of Massy Distribution Limited, Tazhna Williams.
Jermaine Duncan
Bringing a classic and chic white to the pink backdrop is public relations officer of Massy Distribution Limited, Tazhna Williams.
Kayon Mitchell, director, communications, Flow and executive director, Flow Foundation, spoke the language of bombshell fashion in a form-fitting earth-toned sequin gown.
Jermaine Duncan
Kayon Mitchell, director, communications, Flow and executive director, Flow Foundation, spoke the language of bombshell fashion in a form-fitting earth-toned sequin gown.
Above: Assistant Lifestyle and Online Editor, Debra Edwards, a key member of the ‘Flair’ team, which organises The Distinguished, gives her greeting to an attentive audience.
Jermaine
Above: Assistant Lifestyle and Online Editor, Debra Edwards, a key member of the ‘Flair’ team, which organises The Distinguished, gives her greeting to an attentive audience.
Left: Styled to Roc by fashion stylist, Neko Kelly, track star and The Distinguished’s Sport awardee Shericka Jackson, donned Cochen for the event.
Kenyon Hemans
Left: Styled to Roc by fashion stylist, Neko Kelly, track star and The Distinguished’s Sport awardee Shericka Jackson, donned Cochen for the event.
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It was a celebration of women and their tremendous acheivements, as honourees, attendees and sponsors made stunning style statements on the red carpet at the Grand Jamaica Suite at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel for this year’s Flair Distinguished awards gala and dinner. The luxury on Monday night was in all the fashion details. Here’s a closer in today’s Something Extra.