The outstanding personality for 2010 ought to be someone who has made a important part to the welfare of Jamaicans here and abroad. This person ought to demonstrate courage against the odds. This person ought to be a symbol of hope and a unifying figure. Last year saw some wonderful achievements. There was Christopher Gayle's triple century in a Test match at Galle, Sri Lanka. By making 333 runs, he has made the highest score by a West Indian, outside of the Caribbean; and highest score by any batsman against Sri Lanka.
Gayle is only one of four men in the history of Test cricket to have scored two triple centuries, the other three being world record holder Brian Lara, Australian Don Bradman and Indian Virender Sehwag. Gayle's achievement was remarkable as it was in his first match after being deposed as captain, showing character in the face of adversity.
Then there was Veronica Campbell-Brown, 2010 CAC Athlete of the Year, who is the reigning Olympic 200m champion and the second most-decorated female athlete in Olympic history in terms of gold medals. In March, Veronica extended her inspiring championship records by taking the World Indoor title in 60m in Doha, Qatar. In the outdoor season, she set world season leading times at 100m (10.78) and 200m (21.98), and remained unbeaten at 200m.
Then there was Greg Christie, contractor general, who had out-standing compliance from govern-ment agencies and who is seen as a symbol of courage and anti-corruption. Furthermore, the careful reports and up-to-date website demonstrates profession-alism, clearness and competency. And not to mention Karl Hendrick-son, retired business tycoon who leads a family business in baking, hospitality and chicken business which employs approximately 3,000 persons. The conglomerate in 2010 acquired The Jamaica Pegasus, while donating $50 million to Jamaica College. Mixing entrepreneurship with education is a winning formula.
Gayle is only one of four men in the history of Test cricket to have scored two triple centuries, the other three being world record holder Brian Lara, Australian Don Bradman and Indian Virender Sehwag. Gayle's achievement was remarkable as it was in his first match after being deposed as captain, showing character in the face of adversity.
Then there was Veronica Campbell-Brown, 2010 CAC Athlete of the Year, who is the reigning Olympic 200m champion and the second most-decorated female athlete in Olympic history in terms of gold medals. In March, Veronica extended her inspiring championship records by taking the World Indoor title in 60m in Doha, Qatar. In the outdoor season, she set world season leading times at 100m (10.78) and 200m (21.98), and remained unbeaten at 200m.
Then there was Greg Christie, contractor general, who had out-standing compliance from govern-ment agencies and who is seen as a symbol of courage and anti-corruption. Furthermore, the careful reports and up-to-date website demonstrates profession-alism, clearness and competency. And not to mention Karl Hendrick-son, retired business tycoon who leads a family business in baking, hospitality and chicken business which employs approximately 3,000 persons. The conglomerate in 2010 acquired The Jamaica Pegasus, while donating $50 million to Jamaica College. Mixing entrepreneurship with education is a winning formula.
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