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St Kitts and Nevis Carnival: Know here results of Sugar Mas Awards

The inaugural Sugar Mas Awards hosted by Unoma' Lady Sunhine Allen was held on Saturday, 12th November 2022, and it was truly a grand affair.

St Kitts and Nevis: The inaugural Sugar Mas Awards hosted by Unoma’ Lady Sunhine Allen was held on Saturday, 12th November 2022, and it was truly a grand affair.

Held at the Marriott Ballroom, several individuals and entities were honoured either virtually or in person for pioneering excellence, outstanding achievements and longevity in Carnival, St Kitts and Nevis National Carnival and Sugar Mas.

Presenting the awardees of the first-ever Sugar Mas Awards (SMAs)

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.

  • Elston’ Ellie Matt’ Nero
  • Claudette ‘Polly’ Manchester
  • Derrick V. Fraites
  • Stanley Franks Jr
  • 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 Levine- Willett (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 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) Ltd

ROYAL SCEPTRE:

To formerly recognize National Carnival and Talented Teen Queens who achieved ‘specia’ 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 St Kitts and Nevis 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.

SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL: CALYPSO

  • Dr Irvin Sweeney: King Sweeney
  • Walston Shield: Walston 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

SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL: CALYPSO & SOCA

  • Konris Maynard: Konris

SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL: JUNIOR CALYPSO & SOCA

  • Oren Roberts: Mighty Take Over

SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL: MUSIC/WRITING/SONG WRITING /ARRANGING

  • Wingrove Hicks -Williams

SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL: MC

  • Reuben Nathaniel Lake aka Turkey De Gun

SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL: ROADMARCH

  • Small Axe

SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL: CARNIVAL GRAND PARADE

  • Ashley Allers

SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL: 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.
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