Mr. Rafi Ahmad, Lecturer in the Department of Geography and Geology, UWI, Mona has been recognized by the International Landslide Research Group for nearly 15 years of Leadership in Landslide Hazard Reduction in the Caribbean. The Landslide Research Group in its citation lauded Mr. Ahmad for his outreach to and education of scientists, students, policy makers and the public. It notes that his contribution has been invaluable to the preparation and planning of communities in Jamaica and throughout the region.