THE MARCIA VICKERY TRAVEL JOURNALISM AWARD The Marcia Vickery Travel Journalism Award is for excellence in travel journalism to a writer who has consistently made an outstanding contribution to the Caribbean through media.

THE MARCELLA MARTINEZ AWARD The Marcella Martinez Award honors individuals in the industry who through their untiring efforts strengthen the marketing programs of our Caribbean destinations, and who have shown diligent support for the region's educational and cultural values.

THE “JERRY” The “Jerry” was conceived in 1997 in memory of the late Jerry Magit, a fellow allied member who represented the Allied membership on the CTO Board of Directors. The Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a passion for the development of the region and has dedicated time, energy, money and other personal and professional resources to the development of the Caribbean. Past recipients include:

• Marie Deeble Walker

• Rosamund VP Kaufman

• Sylma Brown Bramble

• Gisela Yacosa

• Noel Mignott

• Ellen Asmodeo

• Conrad Aleong

• Hon. Una Clarke

• Dr. Roy Hastick

• Alex Sanguinetti

• Michele Paige

• Dr. Lamuel Stanislaus

Only Allied Members in good standing may nominate a candidate in either of the two categories. All submissions should be made by Friday, April 29, 2011. Submissions should be in the form of an essay, not to exceed 250 words describing why the candidate merits the Award for which he or she is being nominated.

Nominations should be sent electronically to CTOny@caribtourism.com or by mail to CTO, Allied Awards, 80 Broad Street, Suite 3200, New York, NY 10004. The selection of the winner will be made by a Jury comprising the individuals elected to represent the Allied membership on the CTO Board of Directors.