Baxter Media and the Jamaica Tourist Board are searching for outstanding Canadians who use their influence to elevate Destination Jamaica within Canada. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Nominations are now open for the Edith Baxter Memorial Award, a biennial award program that recognizes community leaders who are actively advancing Jamaica’s tourist industry and/or Jamaican culture within Canada.

The grand prize winner of this year’s competition will receive a luxury all-inclusive vacation for two to Jamaica courtesy of award partners Sandals Resorts and Air Canada Vacations.

Established in 2021, the Edith Baxter Memorial Award honours the legacy of Canadian publishing icon Edith Baxter, co-founder of Baxter Media. The memorial award acknowledges her special relationship with Destination Jamaica and celebrates like-minded individuals who share this same passion for bringing the unique, vibrant spirit of the island to Canadians.

The nomination period for the 2023 Edith Baxter Memorial Award runs to July 31, 2023. Individuals working in the fields of tourism and hospitality, music, arts and culture, community activism, education, healthcare, athletics and public service are invited to nominate themselves or friends and colleagues for the award.

For more information about the Edith Baxter Memorial Award, including award criteria and nomination guidelines, please visit www.edithbaxteraward.com or email [email protected].