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Thirteen individuals will be awarded Musgrave Medals by the Institute of Jamaica for distinguished eminence in the fields of literature, science and the arts at the annual Musgrave awards ceremony, scheduled for October 5, at 3:00 p.m., at the Institute of Jamaica, East Street, Kingston.
The sole gold medallist for 2005 is renowned historian, Richard Hart, who will be recognized for his sterling contribution and achievements in the field of historical research both in Jamaica and the Caribbean.
A prolific writer and researcher, Mr. Hart has published works on numerous issues surrounding slavery and the development of trade unionism in Jamaica. Listed among these publications is Slaves who Abolished Slavery.
Mr. Hart is known for the key role he played in shaping the region's political, economic and social development and was a founding member of the People's National Party in 1938.
Silver awards
Silver Musgrave medals will be presented to Professor Anthony Chen of the University of the West Indies, for his work in climatic studies; Professor Daphne Douglas, C.D., for library development and Margaret Chen for sculpture and arts education.
Other Musgrave Silver medallists include international poet, Linton 'Kwesi' Johnson; cardiothoracic surgeon, Professor Howard Spencer, C.D., and Dr. Cecile Walden, C.D., who will be acknowledged for her work in arts administration.
The 2005 Bronze medallists are renowned Gleaner photographer Junior Dowie O.D.; retired botanist of the Institute of Jamaica, Lena Green, and
well-known Jamaican director/actor, Douglas Prout.
Amy Robertson will be recognized for her outstanding contribution to library development in Jamaica and Lester L. Woolery, O.D., J.P, for his work in pharmacology (science).
Youth awardee
The Youth Musgrave Medal will be awarded to Dr. Parris Anthony Rupert Lyew-Ayee for his achievements in the field of science.
Dr. Lyew-Ayee was awarded the Prime Minister's Youth Award for Academic Excellence in 2004 and is principal geographic information systems (GIS) consultant at Mona Informatix Limited.
The Musgrave medals were first awarded in 1897 as a lasting tribute and memorial to former Governor of Jamaica and founder of the Institute of Jamaica ,Sir Anthony Musgrave.
Founded in 1879, the Institute of Jamaica is a cultural agency of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture (MOEYC), operating under the mandate 'For the encouragement of literature, science and art in Jamaica.'
