It’s time to choose the official nominees of each category from the Shortlist provided by our community! These are some of the cultural practitioners who have made a heavy impact on their industries in 2022. Select a category from below and then you can choose the names who you believe should be the official nominees!
These lists were compiled by the public in various industries and now it’s time for you to help filter the most deserving to be highlighted during our Awards 2023 season.

IN THIS ROUND YOU CAN SELECT MULTIPLE CHOICES TO BE OFFICIAL NOMINEES. Up to 5 or 7 depending on the category. You can make your selection in each category only ONCE.
Activist Of The Year
Bashment Artist Of The Year
Actor/Actress Of The Year
Best Open Mic Of The Year*
Cosplayer Of The Year
Dance Group Of The Year
Dancer Of The Year
Dancehall Song Of The Year
Party Of The Year
Event Of The Year
Event Media Of The Year
Fashion Stylist Of The Year
Graphic Artist Of The Year
Hip Hop Artist Of The Year
Make Up Artist Of The Year
Motivational Speaker Of The Year
Music Video Of The Year
Podcast Of The Year
Poet Of The Year
R&B Song Of The Year
Reggae Artist Of The Year
Radio Personality Of The Year
Soca Song Of The Year
Songwriter Of The Year
Series/Film Of The Year (coming soon)
Videographer Of The Year
Best Emerging Artist
Album/EP Of The Year
Bashment Song Of The Year
Best Place To Hear Live Music*
Book Of The Year
Chef Of The Year
Cultural Stage Performer Of The Year
Dancehall Artist Of The Year
Deejay Of The Year
Fashion Designer Of The Year
Fitness Trainer Of The Year
Gospel Artist Of The Year
Hip Hop Song Of The Year
Live Vocalist Of The Year
Mixologist Of The Year
Music Producer Of The Year
Musician Of The Year
Portrait Photographer Of The Year
R&B/Pop Artist Of The Year
Pop Song Of The Year
Reggae Song Of The Year
Soca Artist Of The Year
Rock Artist Of The Year*
Social Media Personality Of The Year
Visual Artist Of The Year
Writer Of The Year



If you have an incoming, song, book, album, or any creative project; we can help you promote it during the Awards ceremony and online!

It is a great initiative that aligns, with the company’s focus on Heritage and Culture, they do recognise, that the community is very passionate about the cultural landscape of Barbados and the plethora of immersive experiences that people can relate to.

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They are also excitedly supporting the categories of Graphic Artist of the Year, Videographer of the Year, Visual Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year and Activist of the Year!
The awardee of Visual Artist of the Year, Graphic Artist of the Year, Videographer of the Year will be able to access the Introduction to Toon Boom Harmony and Introduction to 2D Animation courses, with a complimentary license!
The awardee of Music Video of the Year will receive 1 minute of animation for their next music video!
The awardee of Activist of the Year will receive 1 minute of animation to help their cause!
This is amazing. Make sure to visit their website and learn more.
Review last season’s awards with this link here! Join our community on social media and be part of the process HERE! If your business would like to be immersed in this celebration of the love of Barbadian art and culture email us at wuh@gineon.com or give us a call at 246-288-0409.