Reverend Dr. Sheila McKeithen will be the Guest Speaker at the 2026 Jamaican Women Pinnacle Awards Gala, set for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Held during International Women’s History Month, the annual event honours Jamaican women whose contributions have shaped the nation’s cultural, social, and economic landscape.
Rev. Dr. McKeithen’s selection as keynote speaker highlights the Awards’ focus not just on achievement, but on purpose-driven leadership that uplifts communities and inspires meaningful change. Her presence is expected to bring a message of hope, practical guidance, and empowerment to attendees.
Widely respected as a faith leader, educator, and social advocate, Rev. Dr. McKeithen has spent over three decades fostering spiritual growth and promoting social change in Jamaica and internationally. As Senior Minister of the Universal Centre for Truth for Better Living in Kingston, she emphasizes empowerment, dignity, and ethical leadership in her ministry.
A published author, Rev. McKeithen has made a lasting impact through works such as Twelve Steps to Your Healing and the children’s book Johnnie Toots His Horn. Her contributions are also recognized in major publications, including Peter Ferguson’s Change Makers: 101 Portraits of Women in Jamaica, Ian Boyne’s Profile of Excellence: Strategies for Extraordinary Achievement, and Bishop Vashti McKenzie’s Those Sisters Can Preach.
Beyond her writing and ministry, Rev. McKeithen actively engages in community service. She has participated in efforts to restore families in Western Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa and leads an annual self-care retreat in Negril for caregivers seeking spiritual renewal.
The Jamaican Women Pinnacle Awards, produced by Lyndon Taylor & Associates, recognize approximately 15 exceptional women each year across sectors including arts, education, business, healthcare, and community service. The gala celebrates leadership that extends beyond titles, showcasing women whose work transforms lives and communities.
This year’s honorees include prominent figures such as The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, Fae Ellington, J.C. Lodge, Dr. Reem June Daley, Professor Minerva Thame, Althea Laing, Cedella Marley, Ionie Ramsay-Nelson, Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, Rhonda Walker-Walters, Dr. Terri-Karelle Johnson, Hope Markes, Carla Moore, and Nancy McLean.
Set against the elegant backdrop of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, the gala will bring together policymakers, corporate leaders, creatives, and changemakers for an evening of recognition, celebration, and national pride. Rev. Dr. McKeithen’s keynote will set the tone for the event, emphasizing leadership grounded in empathy, ethics, and service—qualities increasingly essential in today’s world.
With her decades of experience in ministry, community advocacy, and authorship, Rev. Dr. McKeithen embodies the very spirit of the Pinnacle Awards: leadership that matters not only in professional achievements but in lives changed and communities strengthened.
