Circle of One Advertising, the award successful Miami-based advertising and marketing and communications agency led by Jamaican Founder and CEO Suzan McDowell, has been named Enterprise of the Yr on the twenty seventh Annual Better of Jamaica Awards. The honour recognises corporations that reveal excellence, innovation and significant impression throughout the Jamaican and Caribbean neighborhood worldwide.
Over time, the agency has constructed a powerful repute for delivering culture-driven campaigns for main festivals, manufacturers, nonprofits and company shoppers, all whereas championing Caribbean tales on the worldwide stage. Its work has spanned tasks linked to Jazz within the Gardens, the Jamaican Jerk Competition, the South Seaside Wine & Meals Competition and several other high-profile organisations.
Recognition Rooted in Tradition and Excellence
In a press launch asserting the honour, McDowell mirrored on what the award means for her firm and the broader Caribbean neighborhood.
“This award from Jamaicans.com is greater than recognition; it’s affirmation that our tradition, our creativity, and our work ethic are highly effective forces within the world market.”
The Enterprise of the Yr title is reserved for organisations that present robust management, integrity and measurable impression. Circle of One Advertising was recognised for its potential to raise Caribbean-driven narratives into mainstream areas whereas serving to Caribbean-owned manufacturers and creatives develop and compete on the highest stage.
A Proud Second on the Awards Stage
Accepting the award on January 30, 2026, McDowell delivered an emotional speech that underscored her delight in her roots and the mission behind her work.
“Grateful, honoured, comfortable — all of these phrases can not specific how I really feel… Every part that we do is to signify our nation and to do it correctly, to do it excellently, in order that when individuals take a look at us and see the advertising and marketing work that we’ve accomplished, they know {that a} large a part of it’s as a result of we’re Jamaican.” she mentioned.
She additionally mirrored on her upbringing and the values that proceed to information her management.
“I’m the daughter of Dr. Glass McDow, the Queen’s dentist in Jamaica, and I’m very, very proud to be a Jamaican. Every part that we do is to signify our nation and to do it correctly, to do it excellently, in order that when individuals take a look at us and see the advertising and marketing work that we’ve accomplished, they know {that a} large a part of it’s as a result of we’re Jamaican.”
Ending on a heat and memorable be aware, she added, “If the world was highschool, Jamaica can be the cool child.”
Celebrating Jamaican Entrepreneurship
The award marks a proud milestone for Circle of One Advertising and highlights the continued affect of Jamaican-led businesses on the worldwide stage. Via its work, the corporate has persistently bridged tradition and commerce, carrying Jamaican creativity, resilience and excellence into boardrooms, campaigns and communities worldwide.
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