PSOJ

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 recognize 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. The nominees should have served in Jamaica’s private sector for at least twenty-five 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.

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

Mr. Charles Johnston, Managing Diretcor of Jamaica Fruit & Shipping Company Ltd., became the sixteenth private sector leader to beinducted into the PSOJ's Private Sector Hall of Fame. This was done at the Annual Hall of Fame Banquet, held on October 30, 2008 at the Hilton Kingston Hotel.

Hall of Fame Awardees

HALL OF FAME 2009

Hon Christopher Blackwell, OJ receiving his Hall of Fame Citation from PSOJ President Mr. Joseph M. Matalon. (Please see President's and Awardee's speeches below)

HALL OF FAME 2008

Mr. Charles Johnston, CD receiving his Hall of Fame Citation from previous past president Mr. Christopher Zacca. (Please see President's and Awardee's Speeches below)