Scotiabank Women Initiative sponsors the  JMEA Women In Manufacturing Award

Nadine Heywood, SWI Programme Lead (left) with awardee Sandra McLeish, Managing Director of Sankhard Company Ltd

The  2024 Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Women in Manufacturing Award, sponsored by the Scotiabank Women Initiative, was presented to Sandra McLeish,Managing Director of Sankhard Co. Ltd by Nadine Heywood, Scotiabank Women Initiative Programme Lead at the annual gala event held on September 28.

Sankhard  a food/agri-business manufacturer, emerged from among nine impressive women-led and women-owned businesses which were judged on areas of impact. These were: ‘Shaping and Guiding the Company's Trajectory’; ‘Enhancing Industry Perception and Driving Innovation’; ‘Industry Leadership and Recognition’ and ‘Contributions to Business Success’. 

With manufacturing being a key growth driver for Jamaica, the Scotiabank Women Initiative applauds each of the nine candidates for their contribution to national development.