Four more Supreme Heroes announced
The Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF) has announced its newest cohort of Supreme Heroes, following an extensive public nomination process where Jamaicans were invited to identify outstanding micro-entrepreneurs who are making a positive difference in their communities.
From the numerous nominations received, four exceptional individuals were shortlisted based on their demonstrated commitment to philanthropy and social transformation. These Supreme Community Heroes are: Tishauna Mullings, chief success officer at NexxStepp Lifelong Educational Services in St Thomas; Abiathar Neita, founder of Neita’s Funeral Services & Supplies in St Ann; Nicholas McKenzie, operator of Kritical’s Defensive Driving School in Kingston; and Tanisha Richards-Whyte, owner of Tan Tan Wholesale Enterprises in St Catherine
“These Supreme Heroes embody the transformative power of social entrepreneurship and community service,” said Heather Goldson, director of SVF.
“Our last two cohorts have been very impressive and we’re very happy to welcome our third cohort of hard-working micro entrepreneurs who were nominated by their community because of the good work they do with very limited resources. We were very pleased with the overall quality of all the nominees this year and anticipate another successful year with the shortlisted heroes.”
The project is being facilitated through Changemakers Limited, who have conducted comprehensive background research to validate the new cohort, working closely with the Mona Entrepreneurial and Commercialisation Centre (MECC).
“A key component of the Supreme Heroes programme is to strengthen the business capacity in addition to providing them with grant funding that will take their social interventions to the next level,” said Goldson.
The selected Heroes will now enter an intensive capacity-building phase at MECC, where they will receive specialised training to enhance their community impact. Each participant will receive a grant to execute a community project, putting their enhanced skills into immediate action. At the conclusion of the programme, participants will achieve several key milestones including registration as both a business and charitable organisation where applicable.
The ultimate Supreme Hero will be chosen through public voting.
