ST JAMES, Jamaica—Five residents of Salt Spring have been recognised by Project STAR as community champions, honoured for their consistent volunteerism, leadership and commitment to community development.

The awards were presented during a recent town hall meeting hosted by Project STAR at the Salt Spring New Testament Church.

According to a release from Project STAR, the recipients, Travis Cooke, Oraine Lawson, Barbara Beadle, Ann Marie Douglas and Sherri-Kay Morris, were recognised for their contributions across youth mentorship, community mobilisation, communications and entrepreneurship.