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New York Gala

The Annual New York Gala is the AFJ’s flagship event celebrating an individual and/or company with significant contributions to the country while raising important funds for charities in Jamaica.

The night begins with a silent auction and cocktails followed by dinner, live auction, award presentation and entertainment. An exciting night in honor of Jamaica!



28th Annual Hummingbird Gala, New York

Monday, October 5, 2009
The Plaza Hotel
honoring Ambassador Brenda LaGrange Johnson
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27th Annual Jamaica Gala and Auction
Gotham Hall, New York City
November 6, 2008

Honoree: Lennox Lewis, Heavyweight Boxing Champion
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26th Annual Jamaica Gala and Auction
Cipriani 23rd St., New York City
October 9, 2007

Honorees: Louise and Edgar Cullman
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25th Annual Jamaica Gala and Auction
Cipriani 23rd St., New York City
October 19, 2006

Honoree: Chris Blackwell
Guest of Honor: Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller
Emcee: Delroy Lindo
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24th Annual Jamaica Gala and Auction
The Copacabana, New York City
November 5, 2005

Honorees: Western Union International and GraceKennedy Limited
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23rd Annual Jamaica Gala and Auction
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City
November 5, 2004

Honoree: Michael Lee-Chin, AIC
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22nd Annual Jamaica Gala and Auction
November 5, 2003

Honorees: Debra Steigerwaldt Waller and Christopher Ohrstrom


21st Annual Jamaica Gala and Auction
The Intercontinental Barclay Hotel, New York City
November 2002

Honorees: Ralph and Ricky Lauren; Dorothy Carter Bradford - Project Help
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20th Annual Jamaica Gala and Auction
The InterContinental Hotel, New York City
November 2001

Honorees: Hon. Robert Nesta Marley, Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths, George deMercado, Martha Poppi Thomas
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2001 Annual Board of Directors and Patrons Luncheon Auction
November 2001

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