Jason Morgan

The award recognises outstanding professionals in North and Central in Louisiana, who have made a positive impact on their communities.

Morgan, 37, is seen as being a standout member of his community where he is the Fatherhood Programme Coordinator for Life of Choice North Central Louisiana. He also serves as the Campus Coordinator for at-risk kids and is a motivational speaker for youth groups on character and leadership.

Known to his friends as “Dadz’, Morgan, is a former student of Calabar High School and a graduate of Louisiana Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology.

He is the 2011 CAC discus champion and 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist. He also represented Jamaica at the 2012 Olympic Games in London and at the 2011 and 2015 World Championships in Daegu and Beijing, respectively.

In Louisiana, he serves as a junior and high school throws coach and hosts annual track and field camps for area youth.

He told Sportsmax.TV that he is proud to have been nominated for the prestigious award as he lives his life in the service of his community.

“I was honoured to get the call that I would be nominated. This award can change your life, doors can be opened. A lot of great things can come from just being recognized much less winning this award,” he said.

“My diligence goes beyond track and field. I have always wanted to make a positive impact on my community, not just Jamaica, but also where I live in the USA. I always say in my motivational speeches keep believing in your vision. Your vision was given to you by God. You can make a difference for yourself and someone else.

“Trust the process, no matter what.”

The winners will be announced on Facebook Live on Thursday, August 27.

The award recognises outstanding professionals in North and Central in Louisiana, who have made a positive impact on their communities.

The 37-year-old Morgan has been a standout member of his community where he is the Fatherhood Programme Coordinator for Life of Choice North Central Louisiana. He also serves as the Campus Coordinator for at-risk kids and is a motivational speaker for youth groups on character and leadership.

Morgan said he was humbled and honoured at being an award winner.

“Thank you kindly, Monroe Chamber of Commerce for recognizing me as one of the North East and North Central Louisiana Top 20 young professional,” he said in a post on Facebook.

“I will continue to be a servant and let God be my guide on this journey. I also want to thank all the people who have supported me and believed in me and giving me the opportunity to work with them.”

Morgan is a motivational speaker at several high schools in his community, churches and at youth events. He has also worked with teenagers and young adults aiding their personal development and also as a mentor and coach.

“It’s also a jubilant feeling when I can share that in the past eight years I have coached over 19 high school athletes receiving college track and field scholarships in the discus, shot put and javelin, so they could get an education and excel in sports,” he said.