President 's medal goes to 'selfless ' businesswoman

A Birmingham businesswoman who has dedicated her life to serving others was honoured at the annual meeting of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC).

Dr Beverly Lindsay, who founded her own Dudley Road independent travel company in 1987, was presented with the 2022 President 's Medal during the meeting at Edgbaston cricket ground.

Deb Leary, the GBCC 's president, said: “I am delighted to award Beverly the 2022 President 's Medal in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Birmingham and the Jamaican community across more than 35 years.

“Beverly has remained committed to selflessly helping others, whilst keeping Diamond Travel running during a devastating pandemic. She has been a driving force behind the Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce since its inception, and we are deeply appreciative of her support as a member of the executive committee. ”

Beverly started her career as a nurse and midwife and amongst other achievements, she was the first African-Caribbean woman President of Birmingham Rotary Club, was previously appointed as Vice Lord-Lieutenant for the West Midlands, and was conferred with the Order of Distinction by the Government of Jamaica in 2008.

She is a keen supporter of international trade, having organised overseas trade missions, hosted the 2012 Jamaican Olympics team, and worked very closely with the Jamaican High Commission for several decades on the growth and development of the Jamaican community in the UK.

Pictured: Beverly Lindsay (left) receives the president 's medal form Deb Leary.