Award-winning climate justice photographer Teja-Jae Rose has added another achievement to her growing list of accomplishments after being crowned Miss Trelawny Festival Queen 2026. The 25-year-old secretary from Jackson Town captured the title during the parish coronation competition last Wednesday, earning the opportunity to represent her parish in the national Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition in August.

Rose, who won the Caribbean Climate Justice Photography Competition in 2021 and 2025 for her work raising awareness about climate issues affecting Caribbean communities, said entering the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition was another opportunity to inspire others while challenging herself to grow beyond her comfort zone.

"My interest in climate change comes from seeing how environmental issues affect our communities, environment and future. Through my photography, I have sought to raise awareness and encourage action,” said Rose.