Adam Stewart and Sheryl Lee Ralph to be honoured at AFJ 2026 Hummingbird Gala

NEW YORK, United States — The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) will host its 2026 Hummingbird Gala on Friday, October 16 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, where it will honour individuals who have made significant contributions to Jamaica and its people.

According to a release from the AFJ, Prime Minister Andrew Holness will attend the gala, which will celebrate the enduring ties between Jamaica and the United States.

This year, the AFJ will present the International Achievement Award to Adam Stewart, CD, Hon LLD, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts, and the International Humanitarian Award to Sheryl Lee Ralph, OJ, Hon, Emmy Award-winning actress, president and CEO of The DIVA Foundation.