
The nominees were submitted by the public over the period of August 2021 – January 18th 2022. The awardees announced so far are highlighted in bold!

Activist Of The Year
Cheyne Jones (Awardee)
Barbados Association of Endometriosis & PCOS
Sade Jemmott
Sluggy Dan
Roshanna Trim
Scarred Not Shattered – Dale Forde and Tamika Newton
Help Us Reach Them (HURT) Initiative
Actor/Actress Of The Year
Akhnaten Burrowes “Bev” (Awardee)
Jherad Alleyne (Lord Zenn)
King Mongrel
Dj Psalms
Dy Browne
Dynamo
Stephon Martin
Album/EP Of The Year
Brute Tuh Brilliant – Brutal Crankstar (Awardee)
Infinite Love – Saddis
Get Up Good – Teff Hinkson
Soul Sold Separately – Shai Bascombe
Heartbeat – Wesu Wallace
127 Solace – ImReallyATrex
Rizzle Minded – Jaicko Lawrence
Dancehall Artist Of The Year
Brutal Crankstar (Awardee)
Cheiif Diinn
Saddis
Lead Pipe
Quan De Artist
SK
Lonerealness
Lil Rick
Mole
Maloney
Rozay
Big Mic
Dancehall Song Of The Year
Leff Out Them Tings – Lyrical The Delivered
Rough Treatment – Brutal Crankstar (Awardee)
Leigh Phillips and Lead Pipe – Talk To Me
Brawling – Father Philis
Typa Gal – Peach and Di Cheif
Blaze Dem – iTron Music feat Tabitha Gerbadian
Shots – Walkes x Freshie
BBD | Bajan Bumpa Dedication – Gibbzy Dan
Paranoid – Brutal Crankstar and Cheiif Diin
Where I Come From – Quan De Artist
Sugar Daddy – Rozay
Bashment Artist Of The Year
Father Phlis
Walkes
Swaggy
Lead Pipe
King Mongrel
Rozay
Brutal Crankstar
Mole (Awardee)
Best Emerging Artist
Father Philis (Awardee)
Ty Dawg
Jaleel Arthur (AcEKhidd)
Kamiah Diamond
Amber Blackman (Amber Okeya)
Kalvis
Reckondrums
Makéda Lowe
Jeliah Boyce
Asanta Blossom
Casheda Dottin
Jem
Best Open Mic Of The Year
Bim Got Talent (Awardee)
Mic Check
Oh My Word!
Mahalia’s Corner
Best Place To Eat Pudding And Souse
P.A.S.S By Zoe
Eats By Chef D
Joan’s Snackette & Bar
Souse City
Golden Sands (Awardee)
Wendy’s Sports Bar
Neville’s Souse Factory
Best Place To Hear Live Music
Dis Ole House
Tabu
The Sage Bar
Blakey’s On The Boardwalk
Mojos (Awardee)
DreadHop Brewing
De Clay Oven
Book Of The Year
Murders That Shocked Barbados – Kim L Ramsay
Life Lessons: A Purpose Driven Leadership Journey – Alison Browne-Ellis
What’s Your Fro Blem – DeeAnn Smith
Bajanisms – Mahalia Cummins
Thirty+One Transformational Thoughts – Dr. Suzette Husbands (Awardee)
Journey to Thirty. The Naked Truth – Kimisha King
Hardears – Matthew Clarke & Nigel Lynch
Battered to Blooming – Sophia Rose
The Young and Gifted – Marlo Browne
How The One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House – Cherie Jones
Bajan Baby What Do You See? – Terri-Ann M. Hopkin
Josephine Against The Sea – Shakirah Bourne
Cosplayer Of The Year
Javon Green (Greenworks Cosplay)
Sapphire Clarke (Awardee)
Ativak22
Keturahcat
Cultural Stage Performer Of The Year
Deono James
Bajanism
Teila Williams
Troy McGrady
Kim Brathwaite (Awardee)
Social Media Personality Of The Year
Akhnaten Burrowes
Lord Zenn (Awardee)
Jordan English
Mistah Shock
Jenn Bean
Cheyne Jones
Joel Manning
Shantal Martin (Hairconda)
King Mongrel
Luke Lascaris
Sherian Norris
The People’s Bouncer
Hip Hop Artist Of The Year
Rubytech
Teff Hinkson
Ramone Bad
Shai Bascombe
DolceOnDaBeat
Sivers Tha Third
Sunrokk
Kairos
Haleek Maul
L.O. Gabz (Awardee)
Hip Hop Song Of The Year
Ramone Bad- Runway
Bridgetown – Sivers Tha Third
Ferrari – Shai Bascombe & XO Jumpo
Guess Who – Pakor ft Rubytech & Sleepi (Awardee)
Get It – Sleepi
Lost Ones – Kshawn
Kairos – Yonge-Dundas Freestyle
Dance Group Of The Year
Riddim Tribe (Awardee)
Israel Lovell Foundation
Dancin Africa
1 Movement
Praise Academy of Dance
Louise Woodvine Dance Academy
Multifarious
Dancer Of The Year
Nandi Yard (Awardee)
Justin Poleon
Shameka Walters (Meka Meeks)
Aalija Palmer
Scooby
Ghelisa Mayers
Asha & Damon
Deejay Of The Year
Surf Rat
Dj Niqo Vybz and Gunner (Legacy Entertainment)
Level Vibes
Salt (Awardee)
Puffy
Dj Rico Love
DJ Ras
AON Skillz
Hutchy and Sizz
DJ Indian and Chris Gayle
Jus Jay
Fashion Blogger/Stylist Of The Year
Christian Gibbs ( By Krishtun) (Awardee)
Chalene Dottin – Jolina Couture
BNHO Crochet
Tiyesha Martin
Amor Emel
Junior Sealy
Gigi Farier
Fashion Designer Of The Year
Sponsored by Abeds
By Kristhun
J’aiNique Couture
Gaynelder Grazette – The Kudos Kid (Awardee)
J’aime Crochet
Tailored Cutz by Tyreke Nedd
Amor Emel
Pauline Bellamy
Rhaj Paul
Zone Five Clothing
Nuh Broughtupsy
Chef Of The Year
Chef Creig (Awardee)
Javon Cummins
Lisa Powlett
Damian Leach
Joy Drayton – Jaii Bakes
Rhea Gilkes
Allison Burnham
Fitness Trainer Of The Year
Spinny (Awardee)
Fallon Forde
Corey ‘Narkissos’ Springer – Apollo Fitness Barbados
Jeffrey Gay (Holos Health)
Celia Collymore – Bajan Fusion
Ramon Grant -Holos Health Inc
JG Fitness
Kirk Bryan – Body By Kirk
Throne Woods – Califit
George Griffith – Surfside
Gospel Artist Of The Year
John Yarde (Awardee)
Neesha Woodz
Kellie Cadogan
Larix
SherryAnn Maughan
Destinee Hunte (Justice)
Angels of God
Graphic Artist Of The Year
Lex Carrington
Runako Clarke – One Media
Matthew Clarke
Zuhair Jada
Dynasty Designs
Sleepi
Sergio Charles (Awardee)
Hairstylist Of The Year
Image by Sha-nae Allman (Awardee)
Chanel Mayers
Locs Of Love
Kenywele
Nubian Naturals
Krown ‘N’ Glory Salon
Fro & Glo
Crowning Locs
Concierge Stylist (Tashasher The Stylist)
Ashley Walrond – Braided By Ai
Live Vocalist Of The Year
Kellie Cadogan
Rochelle Griffith (Awardee)
Biggie Irie
Wesu Wallace
Ch’An
Krisirie
Tabitha
Mahalia
Edwin
Dionne Timothy
Make-Up Artist Of The Year
Tres Belle by Tennille (Awardee)
Renee Ifill – Next 2 Natural
Dawnté Alleyne – D’Studio
Beauty & The Brushes
Shantal Martin – Hairaconda
I Heart Makeup
Danika Arthur/ Jwintermakeup
Tazha
Mandy Cummins
Didi Winston
Mixologist Of The Year
Philip Casanova Antoine (Casanova Liquid Artistry)
Molecular Mixers
Dameain Williams (Awardee)
Shane McClean
David Barker
Nelisa Peters (Ruby’s Cocktail Creations)
Janelle Mellowes of Liquor’d Up
Model Of The Year
Zoë Trotman
Madaijah Marrero
Shaunice (Awardee)
Keyla Harewood
Ashley Lashley
Kari Miller
Jalicia Nightengale
Motivational Speaker Of The Year
Raphael Saul (Awardee)
Dr. Janelle Chase- Mayers
Sammy G
Antonio Medford
Cyndi Celeste Marshall
Ronelle King
Graham Bannister
Music Producer Of The Year
Randy Eastmond – Quantum Productions (Awardee)
Nicholas Brancker
Cjuh
Mr. Romel (Romel Ward)
Davinchi
Reckon Drums Productions
Hyperdrive Productions
Kyle “Deejay Ky” Walcott
Chris Allman
Shaí Bascombe
Musician Of The Year
Salief (Awardee)
Nicholas Brancker
Arturo Tappin
Juanita Clarke
Hashim Durant
Wesley Morris
Romaro Greaves
Stefan Walcott
Lowrey Worrell
Mylon Clarke
Nail Technician Of The Year
Kinah Sealy – Lush Life Essentials
Kionna Ward – La Una Vida
Polished Pawzz
Rhea Worrell – Rhea’s Creations (Awardee)
The Nail Fairy
Mrs. Ebony Bullen – Signature Nails
Pretti Girl Swag
AyoSadz Beauty
Eboni Cummins – Skynn Experience
Summa Nails Salon
Online Event Of The Year
De Stan Home Party (Awardee)
Mahalia’s Corner Christmas Special
Total Isolation
Between The Lines – Vayne
NCF Mini Concert Series
Uplift – Nicholas Brancker
The Theory Of Relativity- Operation Triple Threat
For De Culture Episodes
Catch De Vybz Presents: High Synergy Christmas Special
Bold The Concert Featuring Nikita
Reggae Artist Of The Year
Albert Olton
Aqua Tafari
Buggy Nhakente
Kingservant
Ray Vybz and High Synergy (Awardee)
Riteside Ah Red
Tabitha
Peach Bless & Breaking Point
Reggae Song Of The Year
Blessed Good Morning by Ray Vybz ft High Synergy Band
Bubble and Skank – Peter Ram
Kingservant – Special
Mountains Crumble – Buggy Nhakente (Awardee)
Toine – Stand Firma
Wake Up Call – Indrani
You Don’t Know What Love Is – Mahalia & Bobo
Superhero – Vanessa Bongo
Rock Artist Of The Year
Fighting Traffic (Awardee)
Sundown Superhero
Vengeance Falls
Jacob Layson
Jae Johansen
Sam And Dan The Band
Short Film / Documentary Of The Year
She Come From Future – Jaryd Nile Morris
The Journey – The Mass Band Story – Matthew “Fewwture” Ashby (Awardee)
Bush Tea: Herbs, Plants and Botanical Stories of Barbados
Series Of The Year
Cultured By Zhane (Awardee)
Zeitgeist
For De Culture with Paula Anne
Behind The Riddim
How To Cook Like A Bajan
Wi Tap In
Getting To Know Your Favourite Artist
Music Video Of The Year
Ghi Dem Waist – Purple Jacket × Yannick Hooper
Brawling – Father Phillis
Paranoid – Brutal CrankStar Chiief Diin
Christmas Is Here – John Yarde x Mikey Mercer
Baddie- Faith Callender (Awardee)
Runway – Ramone Bad
Together This Christmas 2 Mile Hill
Change My Mind – Maya Amara ft Lead Pipe
G.O.A.T – SugahRhe x Walkes
Woman – G-Syndicate
All For Me – Kellie Cadogan
Stay With Me – Wesu Wallace
Bandits – Robbi Niles
Blessed Good Morning – Ray Vybz ft. High Synergy Band
Glitch – Larix
Photographer Of The Year
Focus Photography
Tremaine Yearwood – Trey Vision Video & Photography
Bassie Dick Brown (Awardee)
Leekee Photography (Shane Leacock)
Junior Morgan – The Morgan Media
Bradley Benskin
Bobby Walters, BobWal Photography
Shae The Photographer
Ansuni Hall
Alexander James
Kyle Babb
Kristopher Streek (Kris Shot It)
Podcast Of The Year
Up Inside Yuh Podcast (Awardee)
LewweTalk with Kerry Jerome Podcast
Barbados Matters
INO Podcast
Hashtag Balance
Tawk Productions
Be Social Podcasts
Conscious Folk Podcast
TIme Tuh Vent Podcast
Talk De Tings Podcast
Poet Of The Year
Enrico Suave
Cyndi Celeste (Awardee)
Ramone Blackman (Rae Writes)
Akeem Chandler-Prescod (Stoned With Cupid)
Marlo Browne
Winston Farrell
La Shawna Griffith
R&B Artist Of The Year
2 Mile Hill
G-Syndicate
Shontelle Layne
Ch’An
Maya Amara
Robbi Niles (Awardee)
Leigh Phillips
Lagoon Wavey
Jaicko Lawrence
Wesu Wallace
R&B Song Of The Year
Together This Christmas – 2 Mile Hill (Awardee)
Change My Mind – Maya Amara ft Lead Pipe
Lovers Of The Night – Teff Hinkson x Krisirie
Rich Bitch – RoRo
Bandits – Robbi Niles
Anytime – Ch’An
House Party – Shontelle
Woman – G-Syndicate
This Thing Called Love – Jeliah
Cliffside – Lagoon Wavey
Radio Personality Of The Year
A.O.N Skillz
Astra Babb
Brett & Dave from Wunna Pick ‘Em
Dave Smooth
DJ Indian of 98.1 FM
Jon Doe (Awardee)
Michael “Mikey” Mercer
Nadia Brancker
Nikita
Patrick Bellamy (Salt)
Tracy Fowler (Sunny Side Up with Tracy)
Soca Artist Of The Year
Lead Pipe
Mole
Hypasounds
Walkes
Faith Callender
Edwin Yearwood (Awardee)
Mikey Mercer
SugahRhe
Coopa Dan
Amber Blackman
Soca Song Of The Year
Bad Badd – Mole & Brucelee Almightee (Awardee)
Shots – Walkes & Freshie
Gih Dem Waist – Purple Jacket X Yannick Hooper X DJ Puffy
Rain – Coopa Dan
Always Summer – Faith Callender
Memories – iWeb
Soca Groupie – Amber
Reminisce by SugahRhe
Only In Bim – ‘Swaggy’
Company – Mikey
Sound Engineer Of The Year
Mistah Shock (Shockwave Entertainment) (Awardee)
Kyle “Deejay Ky” Walcott
Accusounds
Adrian Odle
Craigmatic
Shamar Combs
The Mothership Studio
Theatre Production Of The Year
Tales in de Forest
Fellow Barbadians… (BCC Portfolio 2021 – Theatre)
The Theory Of Relativity- Operation Triple Threat (Awardee)
Dy Browne Comedy Show
Mustardseed – LIM.BO
Videographer Of The Year
The Art Lapse
SleepiDidThis
Kristopher Streek (Kris Shot It)
Dan Jamal Weekes – Danny J Films
Jomario “Joe Cloudy” Goddard (Awardee)
Urban Media
Fewwture Films
Visual Artist Of The Year
Davison Crichlow
Shane Eastmond
Zora’s World
Von Hall
Ashanta Rock
Shamz Art
Donne Haynes (Awardee)
Délyt
Alanis Forde
Pineapple Royale
Writer Of The Year
Dev’s Edge – “7 with 7” Q&A Series (Awardee)
Samantha Edward
Shakirah Bourne
Marlo Browne
Cyndi Celeste Marshall
Lashawna Griffith – Write Right PR Services
Allison Browne Ellis