From left: Jamaica Boxing Association General Secretary Leroy Brown, Suzanne Harris-Henry (General Secretary, Jamaica Paralympic Assocation) and Crhistopher Samuda (President, Jamaica Paralympic Assocation) in discussion at the launch of the National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year 2016 held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday December 15, 2016.

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Michael Fennel (right) Chairman, RJR Sorts Foundation Selection Committee in discussion with Gary Allen Chairman, RJR Sports Foundation and RJR / Gleaner Group CEO at the launch of the National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year 2016 held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday December 15, 2016.

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RJR / GCML Group CEO Gary Allen (left) and award winning actress Victoria Rowell at the launch of the National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year 2016 held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday December 15, 2016.

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From left: Jamaica Boxing Association General Secretary Leroy Brown, Suzanne Harris-Henry (General Secretary, Jamaica Paralympic Assocation) and Crhistopher Samuda (President, Jamaica Paralympic Assocation) in discussion at the launch of the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year 2016 held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday December 15, 2016.

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From left: Michael Fennell (Chairman, RJR Sports Foundation Selection Committee), Christene King, Grace Jackson (RJR Sports Foundation Member and Olympian) and Molly Rhone (President, International Federation of Netball Associations) as seen at the launch of the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year 2016 held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday December 15, 2016.

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Molly Rhone (President, International Federation of Netball Associations) as seen at the launch of the National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year 2016 held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday December 15, 2016.

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Michael Fennell Chairman, RJR Sorts Foundation Selection Committee announces the nominee's for the National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year 2016 launch held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday December 15, 2016.

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Alysia Moulton-White (left) Sagicor Brand Experience and Special Projects Manager in discussion with Vivienne Bayley-Hay Victoria Mutual Building Society Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at the launch of the National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year 2016 held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday December 15, 2016.

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Michael Fennel (right) Chairman, RJR Sorts Foundation Selection Committee in discussion with Gary Allen Chairman, RJR Sports Foundation and RJR / Gleaner Group CEO and event Master of Ceremonies Patrick Anderson (right) at the launch of the National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year 2016 held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday December 15, 2016.

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From left: RJR / GCML Group CEO Gary Allen, Michael Fennell (Chairman, RJR Sports Foundation Selection Comittee), Alysia Moulton-White (Sagicor Brand Experience and Special Projects Manager) and Vivienne Bayley-Hay (Victoria Mutual Building Society, Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs) at the launch of the National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year 2016 held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday December 15, 2016.

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