The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica 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 leader.

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 (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.

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.

Chairman and CEO of the Guardsman Group, The Honourable Kenneth S. Benjamin, OJ, CD, JP was selected as the 32nd Hall of Fame Inductee in 2026.

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Inductee.

Hall of Fame Awardees

32. Hon. Kenneth S. Benjamin OJ, CD, JP 2026
31. Hon. Don Wehby, OJ, CD 2025
30. Mr. Christopher Zacca, CD, JP 2024
29. Mr. Howard Mitchell, CD, JP 2023
28. Hon. Michael Lee-Chin, OJ, OONT 2022
27. Mrs. Thalia Lyn, CD, JP 2019
26. Mr. Joseph Mayer Matalon, CD 2018
25. Mr. Richard O. Byles 2017
24. Mr. Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson, CD, JP 2016
23. Mr. Earl Jarrett, CD, JP 2015
22. Dr. Glenford ‘Glen’ Christian, OD, JP 2014
21. Mr. Antony Hart, CD, JP 2013
20. Mrs. Lorna Myers 2012
19. Hon. Lascelles A. Chin, OJ, CD 2011
18. Mr. Robert Levy, CD 2010
17. Hon. Christopher Blackwell, OJ 2009
16. Mr. Charles Johnston, CD 2008
15. Hon. Dennis Lalor, OJ 2006
14. Hon. William McConnell, OJ, CD 2005
13. Dr. Marshall Hall, CD 2004
12. Mr. Douglas Orane, CD 2003
11. Hon. Karl Hendrickson, OJ, CD 2002
10. Mr. Desmond Blades 2001
9. Hon. Maurice Facey, OJ 2000
8. Hon. John Issa, OJ 1999
7. Hon. Oliver Frederick Clarke, OJ 1998
6. Dr. The Honourable Raby Danvers Williams, OJ, CD 1997
5. Hon. Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, OJ, CD 1996
4. Dr. Amauri Rafael Diaz, CD 1995
3. Hon. Mayer Matalon, OJ 1994
2. Hon. Paul Geddes, OJ 1993
1. Dr. The Honourable Carlton Alexander, OJ 1992