Each year New York Liberty Star recognizes as Persons of the Year, individuals who have made significant, sustained contributions in the field of Business, Sports, Politics, Entertainment, Religion or Education. On behalf of the Board of Directors of New York Liberty Star, I am pleased to note that the following individuals have been named New York Liberty Star's Persons of the Year for 2005:
Elected Officials: Governor George E. Pataki, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Comptroller William Thompson, Borough President Adolpho Carrion, Jr., Borough President Marty Markowitz, Borough President Helen Marshall, Councilmember Charles Barron, Councilmember Yvette Clarke, Councilmember Kendall Stewart, Senator John Sampson, Assemblyman Carl Heastie, Supreme Court Justice Sylvia Hinds-Radix, Civil Court Justice Sylvia Ash and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly.
Caribbean Leaders: Caricom Secretary General Hon. Edwin Carrington, Caribbean Police Commissioner Delano Christopher and Minister Portia Simpson.
Educators: Chancellor Joel Klein, Dr. Marcia V. Keizs, Dr. Edison O. Jackson and Monephia Thompson.
Religious Leaders: Pastor Delroy Chambers, Dr. Michael A. Clare, Apostle Carrie Huggins, Apostle Claudette McIntosh, Bishop Michael Mitchell, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Pastor Dien Ashley Taylor.
Business Leaders: Amir Abdullah Muhammed Abdul-Akbar, Garreth Allen, Vybert Bernard, Harry Bhoorasingh, Joy Crichlow, Ann-Marie Grant, Joseph Gunther, Dr. Roy Hastick, Sr., Dennis Hawthorne, Lowell Hawthorne, Sabrina HoSang, Wellington Sharpe, Shoshannah Summers and Dr. Williams .
Sports Figures: Tanique Williams-Darling, Tim Duncan, Brian Lara, Russell Latapy and Asafa Powell.
Entertainment: Mighty Sparrow, Allison Hinds, Luciano, Marcia Griffiths, Tanya Stephens, Beenieman, Patricia Chin, Carlton Barret, Gilbert Bailey, Lacell Parnell, Michelle Burrowes and Tony Burke.
It is a great honor to be lauded as an outstanding leader. Your nomination is clear evidence that your success has made a very positive impact on the Caribbean Community and the rest of the world.
New York Liberty Star's Person of the Year honor is bestowed on a true visionary, a role model who gives above and beyond what is required or expected. The person exemplifies special character traits, which may inspire, motivate or mentor both young and aged members of our community. The Person of the Year is nominated and selected by the Board of Directors of New York Liberty Star. The goal for this special publication is to showcase to our readers a collective display of success; individuals who promote or champion achievements that are particularly meaningful to the community.
Congratulations!
