Spice Honored With Philanthropist Award by St. Catherine High School

Jamaican dancehall superstar Grace Hamilton, popularly known as Spice, has received the Philanthropist Award from her alma mater, St. Catherine High School, recognizing her charitable contributions, support for the performing arts, and impact on Jamaican music and culture.

The award, dated October 17, 2026, recognizes her contributions to Hurricane Melissa relief, the St. Catherine High School Performing Arts Center, and the worldwide prominence of Jamaican music as a songwriter, performer, and producer.

A Full-Circle Moment for the Queen of Dancehall

Sharing the honor on Instagram, Spice wrote: “What an incredible honor to be recognized by my alma mater, St. Catherine High School, with the Philanthropist Award!”

She returned in blue from head to toe, paying tribute to her former school uniform and crest. “From walking in St. Catherine High school as a young girl with big dreams to returning as an honoree, this is truly a full-circle moment,” she shared.

Recognizing Philanthropy and Community Impact

The plaque recognizes Spice’s outstanding achievements and contributions to Hurricane Melissa relief and the school’s Performing Arts Center. It also celebrates her role in bringing Jamaican music and culture to international audiences.

The recognition places a spotlight on community involvement and support for future performers alongside professional success.

Spice Thanks Her School and Community

Spice thanked St. Catherine High School and Kiwanis for celebrating her contributions to the performing arts group and communities across Jamaica. She recalled her beginnings at Pascal Hall on John’s Road and wrote: “No matter how far life takes me, I will never forget where my journey began.”

She also congratulated the other honorees and expressed her gratitude to everyone who supported her.

A Legacy Beyond Music

The award recognizes a dimension of Spice’s legacy beyond recordings and performances: the importance of giving back to the institutions and communities that helped shape her journey.

Her homecoming, dressed in the blue of St. Catherine High School, offers a powerful image of perseverance, gratitude, and the enduring bond between an artist and her roots.