The inaugural Sugar Mas Awards (SMAs) hosted by Unoma “Lady Sunshine” Allen was held on Saturday 12th November 2022 and it was indeed a grand affair. This auspicious ceremony was held at the Marriott Ballroom, and 69 individuals and entities were honored either virtually or in person for pioneering excellence, outstanding achievements, and longevity in Carnival, National Carnival, and Sugar Mas.
The evening started with welcome remarks from the Minister responsible for Carnival, Hon. Samal Duggins who chronicled the history of Carnival through its different stages of development. He expressed his delight that the SMAs will now be an annual event and thanked the St Kitts Nevis National Carnival Committee (SKNNCC)for this significant initiative.
At the end of a successful night, SKNNCC chairperson, Shannon Hawley commended the organizing committee for their outstanding presentation and reinforced the point that the SMAs are here to stay and many more Carnival practitioners and supporters will be honored in the years to come. The awards were presented by Hazel Webster, Director of Carnival, Roberitine Webbe, Director of Creative Economy, Valencia Syder, Permanent Secretary with responsibility for Carnival, Shannon Hawley, SKNNCC Chairperson, and Hon.
Samal Duggins, Minister of Carnival. GOLD STANDARD This award provides special recognition to an individual who has rendered meritorious service to National Carnival on a continual basis throughout his or her lifetime and at various levels.
Mr. Elston ‘Ellie Matt’ Nero Ms. Claudette ‘Polly’ Manchester Mr. Derrick V. Fraites Mr. Stanley Franks, Jr Mrs Agnes Skerritt POINCIANA AWARDS SEGMENT This award recognizes and rewards those who received first place in a National Carnival event.
First National Carnival Queen (St. Kitts) – Hazel Brookes (1971) First National Carnival Queen (Nevis) – Fleur-Rovina Claxton (1971) First National Senior Calypso Monarch (St. Kitts) – Levi “Entertainer” Weeks (1971) First National Senior Calypso Monarch (Nevis) – Spencer Hanley – Lord Lindbergh (1971) First Ms.
Rural Queen (represented the Cayon Community): 1973 Theolynda LevineWillett (1971) First to win Road March title: Sundar Popo with “Play You Mas” (1971) First Junior Calypso Monarch (St. Kitts) Gairy Knight, Mighty Throwback (1973) First Junior Calypso Monarch (Nevis) Irwin – Kirthly Morton (1977) First National Carnival Talented Teen Queen, Nevis – Agnola Hendrickson (1978) First National Carnival Talented Teen Queen, St.
Kitts of St. Theresa’s Convent School now ICCS) – Sandra Rawlins now Sandra Douglas (1978) First Queen of the Bands – Louvina Bertie (1978) First Mr. Talented Teen – Bernardo Phipps of St. Theresa’s Convent now ICCS (1985) First National Carnival Female Calypso Monarch: – Jacinth Henry-Martin (1995) First Party / Soca Monarch: Richie Buntin with Frontline ( 2001) First National Carnival Swimsuit Queen – Alsanarda Hanley (2015) First National Carnival Mr.
GQ – Jevon Romney (2015) STEWARD OF CARNIVAL Awarded to individuals and entities for consistent and – RELEASE – exemplary assistance to the production and promotion of National Carnival. 7 Former National Carnival Chairs: Sydney Osborne Dr Vernon Veira Rudy Morton Allister Williams Clement Monarch O’Garro Sylvester Anthony Noah Mills Cynthia Hull Antonio Abonaty Liburd Mrs Leona Warner-Matthew Osdel ‘Scotty’ Hanley ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation Carib Brewery (St. Kitts & Nevis) LtdTo formerly recognize National Carnival & Talented Teen Queens who achieved ‘special’ firsts in long standing regional or international pageants.
Annettte Frank Ithlane Archibald-Brandon Karen Grant-Hunte Haley Cassius Gloria Esdaille Patricia Skerritt-Wilkinson Carla Johnson Hazel Glasford-Claxton Nicole Gumbs Mariece Roberts-Bankesie Iantavian Queeley SWEET STRINGS SEGMENT This is to recognize bands and individuals for their excellence in music and promotion of National Carnival. Grandmasters Nu Vybes/Sugar Band Melvin Mellie Hewlett SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL This award is presented to individuals / entities demonstrating excellence, consistency and longevity in the growth and development of Carnival in specific areas.
CALYPSO Dr Irvin Sweeney: King Sweeney Walston Shield: Star Shield) Sylvester Hodge: Socrates Davin Liburd: Lord Kut Oscar Browne: King Astro Tonicia Hodge: Queen Anastasia Jacqueline Leader: Singing Jackie Karisia Willett: Queen Independent Teron ‘Invincible’Webbe CALYPSO & SOCA Konris Maynard: Konris JUNIOR CALYPSO & SOCA Oren Roberts: Take Over MUSIC/WRITING/SONG WRITING / ARRANGING Wingrove Hicks -Williams MC Reuben Nathaniel Lake aka Turkey De Gun ROADMARCH Small Axe CARNIVAL GRAND PARADE Ashley Allers JOUVERT Ronnie Rascal FOLKLORE Loinel Gumbs: De Mansion Bull COSTUME BUILDING Joseph Simmonds Keeshan ‘Banca’Walwyn JOUVERT – INDIVIDUAL MAS Winston Collins aka Win STREET ACTIVITIES Stacey Hobson Sr.
