Jamaica-born academic recognised for leadership, scholarship
Professor Dr Sonji Johnson-Anderson will receive the 2026 Inspiration Award from the African American Female Professor Award Association. Born in Port Maria, Jamaica, she is being recognized for her scholarship and leadership. The award recognizes her work in promoting student success and equity in higher education. The presentation will take place on November 7, 2026, at the Sheraton Hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Washington, DC: Jamaica-born Professor Dr Sonji Johnson-Anderson, who hails from Port Maria in St Mary, is among the distinguished recipients of the 2026 Inspiration Award presented by the African American Female Professor Award Association (AAFPAA). Johnson-Anderson will receive the award at the association’s 10th Annual Crown & Gown Gala on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Sheraton Hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts, in recognition of her outstanding leadership, scholarship, and commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and student success in higher education.