Veteran communications consultant and former press secretary Sandra Graham has been appointed Chair of the Jamaican Women Pinnacle Awards Committee, officials confirmed.
Graham will lead the seven-member panel for a two-year term, overseeing the review of nominations and the final selection of awardees for the prestigious national honours programme.
A public service professional who began her career in communications in 1982, Graham brings over forty years of experience in strategic government messaging, public sector reform, and change management. She has previously served as Press Secretary to two Jamaican Prime Ministers, shaping national communication responses during key transitions in policy and leadership.
In response to her appointment, Graham expressed gratitude and a commitment to celebrating women’s leadership.
“I am honoured to lead this distinguished committee as we work to celebrate Jamaican women who continue to break barriers and inspire excellence,” Graham said.
“The Jamaican Women Pinnacle Awards play a vital role in recognizing the transformative contributions of women across Jamaica, the Caribbean, and the Diaspora.”
Committee members
The full awards panel will include:
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Donaree Muirhead, Technical Assistant, Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications & Transport
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Rhys Campbell, Executive Director, Flow Foundation
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Nadine Spence, Managing Director, Sixt Rent A Car Jamaica
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Keith Daley, Business Consultant
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Jinell Dezonie, First Class Graduate, University of Technology (UTech)
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Winsome Callum, Director of Corporate Communications, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo)
Awards organizers say the committee plays a central role in maintaining transparency and ensuring a rigorous and fair selection process. The panel also helps define how achievement stories are positioned at the national level, spotlighting the resilience and global impact of Jamaican women.
Now in its second staging, the Jamaican Women Pinnacle Awards Gala is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston.
The event will honour Jamaican women across diverse sectors who have made lasting contributions at home and abroad, including in business, science, philanthropy, culture, and community development.
