TEF Wins PSOJ Award for Most Improved Public Body

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has been recognized for its exceptional progress in governance, securing the PSOJ President’s Award for Most Improved Public Body at the annual Public Bodies’ Corporate Governance Awards.

The ceremony, held on December 4 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, celebrated public bodies that have set new benchmarks in transparency, accountability, and operational excellence within Jamaica’s public sector.

This year’s awards ceremony, themed “Fueling Change for Global Impact,” showcased exemplary achievements in corporate governance within Jamaica’s public sector.  

The award recognizes public bodies that have made significant progress in improving governance practices, systems, and processes, thereby setting a benchmark for excellence.

Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, commended the TEF on the achievement, emphasizing its importance for the tourism sector and Jamaica’s public bodies.

“This award is a proud moment for the entire tourism sector. The Tourism Enhancement Fund has shown that through diligence, innovation, and adherence to governance principles, our public bodies can achieve excellence on a global scale,” Minister Bartlett stated.

“This is a victory not just for TEF but for Jamaica as a whole.”

TEF emerged as the winner in a highly competitive category, surpassing nominees such as the Port Authority of Jamaica and the National Solid Waste Management Authority. The award was presented by Sacha Vaccianna-Riley, Executive Director of the PSOJ.

Dr Carey Wallace, Executive Director of the TEF, expressed his gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to sustained excellence.

“At the Tourism Enhancement Fund, we strive not only to uphold but to exceed the standards of good governance. This recognition reflects the hard work of our team and our unwavering focus on accountability, transparency, and delivering value to Jamaica. We are deeply honoured and inspired to continue raising the bar,” Dr Wallace said.

The Public Bodies’ Corporate Governance Awards is an initiative of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS) in collaboration with the PSOJ. Open to public bodies governed by the Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act (PBMAA) and the Corporate Governance Framework for Public Bodies (CGF).

The awards aim to promote awareness of corporate governance principles, encourage improvements in governance disclosures, and honor organizations that uphold exemplary standards of governance practices.

TEF’s recognition underscores its pivotal role in Jamaica’s development and highlights its dedication to serving as a model of excellence in the public sector.

SEEN IN  IMAGE:  Dr Carey Wallace, Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (center), proudly showcases the PSOJ President’s Award for Most Improved Public Body, presented to the TEF on December 4, 2024, at the annual Public Bodies’ Corporate Governance Awards at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Joining him are (from left) David Dobson, Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of Tourism; Tanisha Cunningham, Corporate Secretary at the TEF; Jennifer Griffith, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism; and Marcia Gilbert-Roberts, TEF Board Member.

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