Welcome to the DMV's Annual Jamaica Worship Service

The Jamaica Diaspora Award for the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (JDA-DMV) is a prestigious recognition of individuals, organizations, and institutions in the region, which have made significant contributions to the development of Jamaica and its Diaspora.

The JDA-DMV celebrates the achievements, contributions, and impact of the Jamaican Diaspora in various fields, such as education, health, culture, religion and theology, business, community service, advocacy.

The award seeks to foster greater collaboration and engagement among the Jamaican Diaspora in the region and with Jamaica.
JDA DMV 2023 Lifetime Award
 There are five types of awards:
  • Individual
  • Friend of Jamaica
  • Organization
  • Institution
  • Lifetime Achievement
The nominees must be Jamaican or of Jamaican heritage. They must have done great work and made outstanding contributions in their fields or sectors.

The Friend of Jamaica Award will recognize persons who are not of Jamaican origin but have shown exceptional friendship, solidarity, or partnership with Jamaica and/or its Diaspora.
Join us and affirm and celebrate this year’s winners.

EVENT LOCATION

Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church

 7700 Carroll Ave,

​​​​​​​Takoma Park, MD 20912