Prominent members of the island’s enterprise neighborhood gathered on Jan. 24 at Hyatt Regency Guam to have fun the accomplishments of six nominees for the coveted 2025 Guam Business Magazine Executive of the Year title.
Towards the top of the awards reception, Jay B. Jones, government vice chairman of Triple J Enterprises, was named the 2025 Guam Business Magazine Executive of the Year.
Because of the formality of the event, many of the attendees dressed up in tuxedos, fits, lengthy robes and principally darkish colours.
But there have been additionally outfits with wonderful splashes of colour.
Michelle Kramer, for one, a nominee for the distinguished award, stood out along with her eye-catching gown. She is the managing director of Pacific International Inc. and honorary consul of the Marshall Islands to Guam. Her vogue decisions replicate her deep love for Pacific Island tradition and design.
“I wore a dress designed and sewn by Samson Lee in Fiji, chosen for its elegance and for how it beautifully symbolizes our Pacific Ocean through coral and fish designs,” she stated. “My handwoven jewelry and handbag are from Mili Atoll in the Marshall Islands, designed by my sister Lorraine Kramer and made by the women of the ELEFA Handicraft Shop using traditional white shells. These pieces represent the beauty of Marshallese craftsmanship and culture.”
Kramer’s husband, Jaynard White, complemented her look with an identical inside shirt, a handwoven necktie, and fish-themed slippers that goes with Kramer’s look, in addition to his love for fishing.
“I believe you can showcase your culture through what you wear while still being elegant and uniquely beautiful,” Kramer stated.
Each yr since 1983, the Executive of the Year title has been awarded to acknowledge executives who’ve made excellent contributions to the enterprise communities of Micronesia, have raised the bar of their fields, and are significantly concerned locally.