Honors & Awards

Some of Our Many Awards

Sam’s story has been told in numerous publications and television features, including The NY Times, the Wall Street Journal, Newsday, NY Daily News, the Jamaica Gleaner, Street Hype, and Where Itz At Magazine; Restaurant Hunter (Fios1 TV), Feed Me TV, and Di Riddim Sweet television shows. The company is also featured as a case study in Managing Now, an MBA textbook.

Sam’s has earned numerous awards and citations, including:

Jamaica Consul General’s Heritage Award (Consulate General of Jamaica, NY, NY) 2018

Life-Time Achievement Award (Union of Jamaica Alumni Associations (UJAA)), 2016

Jambassador Award for Community Service, 2016

Certificate of Recognition for Distinguished Service & Commitment to the Community as a Business Owner (Town of Hempstead, NY), 2014

Outstanding Business Person of the Year (Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce/Hempstead Chamber of Commerce), 2012

Honor Award for Outstanding Performance in Sales (The Gleaner Company), 2012

Merritone Family Community Service Award, 2011 

Caribbean Heritage Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Innovation and Creativity (Long Island Caribbean American Association, Inc), 2011

Community Service Award (Incorporated Village of Hempstead), 2011

Outstanding Performance in Volume of Money Transfers (Jamaica National Overseas), 2003