antigua barbuda global music & media awards™
The Antigua Barbuda Global Music & Media Awards™ (formerly known as Antigua Barbuda Gospel Music & Media Awards™ is a Global Award Ceremony established in 2015 by So Arise Music International™. With over 50 + Categories to date...Gospel Music & Media creatives have the opportunity to be rewarded by professionals in the industry and fans around the world.
The A.B.G.M.A event serves to motivate; encourage others to move, and have their being in the full extent of what God intended to accomplish through their lives.
Music being an integral part of our creation, the expression through various styles, rhythms and sounds, is inevitable. Coupled with lyrics that provoke us to meaningful change, makes us move and praise...is truly why we are drawn to the tugs of such goodness. And what better way to show appreciation for the creativity, hard work, commitment to the righteous cause and a diligent sense of purpose.
The A.B.G.M.A event serves to motivate; encourage others to move, and have their being in the full extent of what God intended to accomplish through their lives.
Music being an integral part of our creation, the expression through various styles, rhythms and sounds, is inevitable. Coupled with lyrics that provoke us to meaningful change, makes us move and praise...is truly why we are drawn to the tugs of such goodness. And what better way to show appreciation for the creativity, hard work, commitment to the righteous cause and a diligent sense of purpose.
2023 abgma honours class
outstanding leadership award
Her Excellency Lady Sandra Williams - Halo Foundation (Antigua)
Pastor Kevin St. Hill - Potters Moravian Church (Antigua)
Dr. Jose Humphreys - (Antigua)
Pastor Kevin St. Hill - Potters Moravian Church (Antigua)
Dr. Jose Humphreys - (Antigua)
global humanitarian
Dr. Kay Morris (Canada)
Pastor David Armbrister (Bahamas)
Pastor David Armbrister (Bahamas)
national humanitarian
Shira Tahir Nelson (Roti King) (Antigua)
Dr. Julien Kentish - Kentish Royal House (Antigua)
Peetron Thomas - Peetron Movement International (Antigua)
Lisa Grace Harris - One Sound Entertainment (Jamaica/Antigua)
Dr. Julien Kentish - Kentish Royal House (Antigua)
Peetron Thomas - Peetron Movement International (Antigua)
Lisa Grace Harris - One Sound Entertainment (Jamaica/Antigua)
impact award
Judah Development Band (Antigua)
Linden “Straight Butters” Spencer - Straight Butter Productions (Antigua)
Bridget Hanniford - Film Maker/Screen Writer
Kyle "Mosqkey Musiq" Gomes (Trinidad & Tobago)
Trevor “King Zacari” King - Songwriter/Producer/Calypsonian (Antigua)
Tiffany “Miz Tiffany” Coleman - Gospel Hip-Hop Recording Artist (USA)
George “Discyple” Cousins - Gospel Recording Artist (Jamaica/Antigua)
Linden “Straight Butters” Spencer - Straight Butter Productions (Antigua)
Bridget Hanniford - Film Maker/Screen Writer
Kyle "Mosqkey Musiq" Gomes (Trinidad & Tobago)
Trevor “King Zacari” King - Songwriter/Producer/Calypsonian (Antigua)
Tiffany “Miz Tiffany” Coleman - Gospel Hip-Hop Recording Artist (USA)
George “Discyple” Cousins - Gospel Recording Artist (Jamaica/Antigua)
honourary awardsThe ABGMA Honourary Awards are given to persons who are considered Outstanding in the field, be it in the areas of Music, Politics, Business, Media, Performing Arts, Church, Humanitarian and Social Activism.
Nominations are on going...If someone you nominated was not selected in the current ABGMA year that person may be considered for the following calendar year. LEGACY AWARDFOR A PERSON WHO HAS ACCOMPLISHMENTS THAT SPAN OVER A DECADE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELD AND HAVING MADE SIGINIFICANT IMPACT AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND/OR ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR INDUSTRY.
IMPACT AWARD OF HONOURIMPACT: A MARKED EFFECT OR INFLUENCE.
AN IMPACT AWARD IS GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE, MINISTRY OR CAREER, CONTRIBUTION IN THE FIELD OF MUSIC, MEDIA, PERFORMING ARTS, ACTIVISM, JOURNALISM, EDUCATION, POLITICS, BUSINESS. ACTIVISM: ACTION TO BRING ABOUT SOCIAL OR POLITICAL CHANGE. SOCIAL ACTIVISM: DENOTES THE ENGAGEMENT OF SOCIETY TO WORK TOWARDS OR INFLUENCE CHANGE. GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN AWARDFOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE, MINISTRY, PHILANTROPHY, CHARITABLE WORK THROUGHTOUT VARIOUS COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. NOMINEES FOR THIS AWARD ARE OPEN TO PERSONS OUTSIDE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA.
NATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AWARDFOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE, MINISTRY, PHILANTROPHY, CHARITABLE WORK SPECIFICALLY IN ANTIGUA & BARBUDA.
honourary awards guidelinesALL SUBMISSIONS FOR NOMINATION CONSIDERATION WILL BE REVIEWED BY AN ABGMA APPOINTED HONOURS PANEL. FOLLOWING THEIR REVIEW, FINALISTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN A SO ARISE TV BROADCAST.
HONOUREES WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD FROM THE ABGMA. IF SELECTED...HONOUREE IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE EVENT IN PERSON OR SEND A REPRESENTATIVE UPON ACCEPTANCE OF THE NOMINATION. |
2022 Global Legacy Award Honouree- Choir Director/Gospel Recording Artist Christopher Huyler Roberts out of Bahamas. [Award presented to him by Apostle Wendell Peets of House Of Refuge Ministries Antigua + Radio/Tv Host]
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abgma travel guide
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