Certified Professional Bridal Consultant (2009), Justina Vernaline John, daughter of deceased Vernice and Shaden John, has been selected by the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide as Professional of the Year 2016 and Professional of the Year 2017 in the field of Event Planning/Bridal Events.
Earlier this year, she was also honored as Woman of Excellence 2016. Acceptance is granted to individuals who have exemplified leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry or profession.
John hails from St. Joseph and is now resident in New York. She attended the Convent High School and the Institute of Personnel Management.
In 1982 she was featured in Who’s Who in Human Resources by the Society of Human Resource Management USA.
John started making bridal bouquets and wedding cakes in the early 1980’s, when she planned her first wedding which included decorating and coordinating.
She became a Wedding Planner and formed the company, Tanbria Productions, in 2000. She has since managed and coordinated both destination and local weddings. As part of the services offered, she counsels brides and party members as required.
With over 16 years’ experience John is responsible for event planning, targeting bridal events. She specializes in bridal bouquets, wedding cakes, booklets, catering, cake tops, ring pillows, veils, coordinating weddings, designing and producing of bridal gowns.
Additionally, John writes children’s books, business books, poetry and composes songs. A published poet and winner of many Dominica Independence Creole and English poetry competitions, she has also been honored with International Poetry Publisher’s Choice Award 2000, International Poet of Merit 2000, Outstanding Achievement in Poetry 2006, and featured in Best Poems and Poets of 2004 and International Who’s Who in Poetry 2007.
She has also received the “Senjo Reunion Award for Excellence” in the Field of Literature.
Congratulations Justina. Shades and Vern are smiling. Reaping their reward for their good stewardship!
Hello and good evening my people. First I want to congratulate Ms John on her accomplishments. The article should list a contact number for her in New York.
Our number one export is our educated people who receive accolades when we leave Dominica.
Congratulations
Great
You deserve the recognition .
Persistence pays off
Congrats
Proud of you my dear. Keep on going. God helos those wbo help themselves.7
Go girl, go girl! Well done!
My dear cousin I feel elated to have read this article. Amidst all odds u continue to excel. Want to wish u all the best and gods blessings. U have always been a fighter and proven the world wrong. luv u always.
God has been good to you….continue to shine….
AWESOME. They really say a prophet is never appreciated in his own land. She had to travel to receive this recognition. Way to go Ms. John.
Congrats,well deserved,you do make some great cakes.
a woman i look up to as my second mother from a young age. always show me right from wrong.correction is key in bringing up a child.an she help bring me up well into a exceptionally talented young woman. i am so proud to have read this article and to be happy with you in your excillence. continue to shine bright mame. miss you and love you. #daughternumber2
Awesomeness!
Congratulations Ms John.
Congratulations and keep up the good work