Jamaicans Khadine “Miss Kitty” Hylton and Ky-mani Marley are the 2024 recipients of the prestigious Key to the Region Award presented by Tamarac City Commissioner the Hon. Marlon D. Bolton. According to the Key to the Region Committee, the award is given to individuals who are trailblazers in their fields and who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment, and dedication to public service.
A dedicated champion of women
Miss Kitty, who is a celebrated media personality, attorney, and entrepreneur, was recognised for her advocacy work towards the empowerment of women and cultural preservation. As well, she was recognised for journalism excellence and community engagement.
Spreading the message of love and unity through music
Ky-mani Marley, who is a successful singer and actor, was recognised for social justice advocacy through music and his philanthropic work. Marley’s charitable initiatives include the Love Overall Foundation, a charity created by Ky-mani to “help spread love and awareness and to build an outlet for myself and others to give back to the beautiful community of Jamaica.”
Jamaicans.com was on hand to capture some key moments at the awards gala, which took place on June 7th at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Hotel North in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Red Carpet Moments
2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)Tamarac, Florida Commissioner, Marlon Bolton, interviewing Miramar Vice Mayor, Alexandra P. Davis – 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)Costa Rican violinist, Steven Avi – 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)Miramar Commissioner, Maxwell B. Chambers, alongside Murphy Prince of South Florida based Visions Band – 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)Ky-Mani Marley – 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)Ky-Mani Marley – 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)Costa Rican violinist, Steven Avi, and Ky-Mani Marley – 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)From left to right: Murphy Prince, Miramar Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers, Ky-Mani Marley – 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)Murphy Prince (far left), Ky-Mani Marley – 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)Miss Kitty – 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)Legendary reggae and dancehall songbird, Nadine Sutherland – 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)Tamarac, Florida Commissioner, Marlon Bolton, and legendary reggae and dancehall songbird, Nadine Sutherland – 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
Gala Moments
2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)Developer with Pulte Homes, Mark S. Daniel – 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)From left to right: 2024 Key to the Region Gala Honoring Ky-Mani Marley & Miss Kitty – Marriott North Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
