She was one of 10 dignitaries on the 60th anniversary of independence from Britain on August 6 who were told she would receive the Order of Jamaica, which is awarded to people who have made "outstanding achievements".
During the weekend, the order was handed out with pomp and circumstance.
- It feels awesome and I feel honored to receive this order.
It means a lot to many young girls, especially from my region.
I feel an anticipation for them and to be able to give them hope and dreams so that they can accomplish great things with Jamaica as a base, says Fraser-Pryce outside a party tent in a webcast with the Jamaica Observer.
She won her fifth individual World Championship gold, a record, in the 100 meters in Eugene this summer.
"Not paid by the government but they care"
- I look forward to continuing to do my very best and to develop as an athlete and to put Jamaica on the map.
I feel honored to be able to do that work.
This makes me feel appreciated as an athlete.
We are a small country with small opportunities but can still succeed.
We are not paid by the government but they care and this is proof of that, says Fraser-Pryce.
She married Jason Pryce in 2011 and in August 2017 they had a son, Zyon.
They mean a lot to Fraser-Pryce.
- When things go against and feel tough, it feels good to feel the support of my son and my husband.
They give me support to continue my hard training.
It is special for me to have them here with me.
Born in the same year as Uasin Bolt
When she was a little girl in Kingston, she never believed in this journey as an athlete on the world stage.
She is only a couple of months younger than Usain Bolt who retired five years ago.
- It is one of the biggest awards I have received, it is fantastic, and to have received it is something I never thought could happen, she says gratefully.
She continues to focus on the WC in Budapest next year and the Olympics in Paris in 2024.
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce held the pressure and won the 100 meters.
Photo: TT