| Awardee Name | Year | Designation | Deceased | Contact info | tel | Family contact info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron, John L. | 2017 | |||||
| Abrams, Damalia | 2015 | Video Performance Artist | ||||
| Adams, Marlon | 2023 | |||||
| Agard, John & Grace Nicholls - | 2004 | Writer | ||||
| Agard, Keith Aubrey | 2023 | |||||
| Agrippa, Claudius | 2011 | Musician, Violinist | ||||
| Ali, Desmond | 2017 | |||||
| Ali, Grace Aneiza | 2014 | |||||
| Alleyne, Anthony | 2024 | Vocal Artist | salleyne9@gmail.com | 347-416-0397 | ||
| Alleyne, Dominic | 2017-Youth | |||||
| Allicock, Dimitri | 2014 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Allsopp, S.R.R. | 2002 | Linguist, Study of English Language | ||||
| Alphonso, Andron | 2012 -Exemplary | |||||
| Alves, Bonny | 2005 | Musician, Songwriter | ||||
| Amerindian Research Unit-UG; | 2017 | |||||
| Amin, Mohamed A. (International Dancer Zaman) | 2019 | Dancer, Educator | ||||
| Andries, Lloyd - | 2005 | Poet | D | |||
| Anything Guyanese First/ Lloyd Phillips | 2017 | |||||
| Arjoon, Alex | 2019 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Arjoon, Alex | 2020 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Asim, Latonyah | 2024-Claire Ann Goring Youth | Performer, Dancer, Choreographer | 592-670-6716 | |||
| Atherly, Barbara | 2023- Exemplary | |||||
| Bahadur, Gaiutra | 2014 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Baird, Pauline | 2019 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Baird, Pauline | 2020 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Baksh, Sammy | 2008 | Singer | D | |||
| Banarsee, Harold | 2010 | Community Development | ||||
| Benjamin, Ivor J. M.D. | 2010 | Medical Care | ||||
| Benn, Brindley Horatio | 2007 | Cultural Enabler | D | |||
| Bernard, Vibert | 2007 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner Sybil's Barkery | ||||
| Bishop, Rudy | 2003 | Steel Orchestra Leader-Chronicle Atlantic Symphony | ||||
| Bishop, Rudy | 2024 | The Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Excellence in Music (Composition, Performance, and Preservation) | ||||
| Bissoon, Harry | 2006 | Promoter, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Blackett, Lionel | 2012 | D | ||||
| Blackman, Charmaine | 2012 | |||||
| Blackman, Terrence Ph.D. | 2018 | |||||
| Blenman, Maurice | 2012 | |||||
| Bobb, Oswald | 2011 | |||||
| Bobb-Semple, Ron | 2002 | Theater , Drama | D | |||
| Booker, Calvin | 2024 | Artist-Tap Dancer | bookercalvin11@gmail.com | 917 485 5237 | ||
| Bovell, Dr. Carmen | 2014 | |||||
| Bowry, Stephanie | 2016 | |||||
| Braff, Johnny | 2002 | Music, singer | D | |||
| Braithwaite, E.R. | 2007-Exemplary | Writer | D | |||
| Braithwaite, Maurice | 2002 | Arts , Culture, Theater | D | |||
| Brandis, Negla Helena | 2002 | Fashion and Pagentry | ||||
| Bristol Ph.D., Carol L. | 2023 | |||||
| Bristol, Stefon | 2019- Exemplary | Filmmaker | ||||
| Britton Lio -Queh Queh Group | 2005 | Folk, Kwe Kwe | D | |||
| Brooklyn Printers | 2016 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner | ||||
| Broomes, Art | 2003 | Musician, Composer, Jazz Legend | D | |||
| Brower, Abigail | 2015-Youth | |||||
| Brummell, Roy | 2008-Exemplary | Folklorist | ||||
| Bryan Cyril | 2016-Exemplary | D | ||||
| Bryan-Garner, Andrea | 2019 | Media Culturalist | ||||
| Burgan-Trotman, Joseph | 2012 | |||||
| Burnham, Hon. Linden, Forbes Sampson (Posthumously former President of Guyana) | 2008 | National Cultural Enabler | D | |||
| Burrows, E.R. | 2002 | Artist , Educator | D | |||
| Butler, Nix and Budhram-Persaud, Nelsonia | 2022 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Buxton Fusion School of Music | 2010 | School of Music | ||||
| Cambridge, Vibert Ph.D. | 2005 | Educator, Culturist | ||||
| Cambridge, Vibert Ph.D. | 2024-Lifetime | Cultural Preservationist | cambridg@ohio.edu | 7405917318 | ||
| Cameron, Norman | 2006 | Drama, Adrican Studies Pioneer | ||||
| Cameron, Pat | 2002 | Broadcaster-On show young Guyana | D | |||
| Campbell, David | 2003 | Folk Singer- Arawak People | D | |||
| Campbell, Lorna P. | 2015 | |||||
| Canada-Guyana Outreach Mission | 2017 | |||||
| Carew, Jan | 2004 | Educator, Writer | ||||
| Carol Trim-Bagot | 2006 | Cultural Enabler, founder, Guyana Cultural Association | ||||
| Carpen, Mel | 2012 | |||||
| Carter, Egbert "Bert" | 2016 | |||||
| Carter, Martin | 2002 | Poet/Renaissance Man | D | |||
| Chan, Megan | 2002 | Community Service GUYAID | ||||
| Chan, Neil | 2005 | Promoter | D | |||
| Chancellor, Bertie | 2002 | Broadcaster | D | |||
| Charles, Michael | 2010 | Arts | ||||
| Charles, Dudley | 2005 | Artist | ||||
| Charles, Paul Anthony | 2019 | Dancer, Choreographer | ||||
| Charles, Tom, & The Syncopators | 2003 | Band Leader, Musical experimenter | D | |||
| Charlie, Belinda Viola | 2020- Exemplary | |||||
| Chase, Sam | 2006 | Comedian | ||||
| Chesney, Funmaliyo | 2021 | |||||
| Chester, Sybil F. | 2023- Exemplary | |||||
| Chhangur, Nesbit | 2002 | Broadcaster, Songwriter, Educator | ||||
| Chin, Godfrey | 2004 | Writer, Costume designer | D | |||
| Chopperfield, Monica - Lady Guymine | 2003 | Baladeer, Calypsonian | D | |||
| Clarke, Tangerine | 2008 | Journalist, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Collins, Selwyn | 2014 | |||||
| Con Edison | 2018 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner/ Festival Sponsor | ||||
| Cooper, Alan | 2006 | Actor, Singer | ||||
| Corsbie, Ken and Marc Matthews (Dem Two) | 2002 | Theater, Spoken Word | D | |||
| Craig, Winslow | 2018 | |||||
| Creighton, Al Jr. | 2011 | |||||
| Criswick, John | 2011-Exemplary | |||||
| Critchlow, Ivan | 2003 | Congo Cumfa Drummer | D | |||
| Croft-Farnell, Lorraine | 2024 | Cultural Enabler | lorlaujan@aol.com | 917-796-1723 | ||
| Cummings, Aubrey | 2004 | Musician | ||||
| Currica, Michael | 2014 | D | ||||
| Cutting, Jubilanté | 2018-Youth | |||||
| Dabydeen Cyril | 2016 -Exemplary | |||||
| Dabydeen, Cyril | 2006 | Writer, Poet | ||||
| Dabydeen, David | 2004 | Writer | ||||
| Dalgetty, Wrickford | 2004 | Musician-Folk Music | ||||
| Daniels, Wayne Martin | 2013 | |||||
| Das, Mahadai | 2003 | Poet and Artisit | D | |||
| Davson, Victor | 2004 | Artist-Painter | ||||
| De Freitas, Tennicia | 2010- Youth | Arts | ||||
| De Groit, Menes "Shanto" | 2007 | African Drummer | ||||
| Deferred NO ENTRIES MET CRITERIA | 2022 | Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Service and Commitment to Music Education in Guyana | ||||
| Deferred NO ENTRIES MET CRITERIA | 2022 | The Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Excellence in Music (Composition, Performance, and Preservation) | ||||
| DeFlorimonte, Dr. Desiree | 2022 | |||||
| Denny, Noel | 2015-Exemplary | |||||
| Denny, Orissa | 2013-Youth | |||||
| Deskan Restoring Hope Through Compassion, Inc | 2020- Exemplary | |||||
| Desouza, Dennis | 2003 | Precording Artiste and Panist | ||||
| Devarrel, Bertram | 2006 | Pioneer of Steel band | ||||
| Dewar, Marilyn Patricia | 2012-Lifetime | Musician | ||||
| Dolphin, Lynette | 2002 | Cultural Administrator, Folk Music | D | |||
| Douglas Daniel, Vivienne | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| Douglas, Andrea | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| Douglas, Steve "Bravo Arts" | 2018 | |||||
| Dowding, Simeon aka Simone | 2019 | Theatre Artist | ||||
| Drake, Beverly | 2016 | |||||
| Dramatist, African Studies Pioneer | 2006 | |||||
| Drepaul, John Slingshot | 2005 | Musician, composer | ||||
| Duncan, Clinton | 2017-Youth | |||||
| Dutchin, Adrian | 2014 | |||||
| Eastman, Elrich A. | 2012 | |||||
| Edghill, Chelsea | 2010- Youth | Sports | ||||
| Edghill, Desiree | 2004 | Drama, Actress, Writer, Producer | ||||
| Edun, Russell C.M. | 2014 | |||||
| Edwards , Erwin "Soflantis" | 2006 | Musician | ||||
| Edwards, Walter Ph.D. | 2017 -Exemplary | |||||
| EL Dorado Rum (Nalini Tiwari) | 2014 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner EL Dorado Brands | ||||
| Ellis, Merlene | 2013 | |||||
| Emanuel, Juliet Ph.D. | 2005 | Educator, Writer, Poet | ||||
| Emanuel, Juliet Ph.D. | 2020-Lifetime | Educator, Writer, Poet | ||||
| Emblem Health- Ann Marie Adamson-Serieux | 2024 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner | Aadamson-Serieux@emblemhealth.com | 646-447-5151 | ||
| Etkins, Derry | 2012 | |||||
| Fanfair, Ronald Nigel | 2011 | |||||
| Farrier, Francis Quamina | 2002 | Broadcaster, Playwright, Producter, Journalist | ||||
| Fatima, Aliza | 2010- Youth | Community Development | ||||
| Fenty, Allan | 2006 | Folklorist, Writer , Poet | D | |||
| Fernandes, Robert | 2002 | Photography | ||||
| Forrester Marlon | 2016 | |||||
| Forrester, Phillip | 2004 | Musician | ||||
| Forsythe, Victor | 2004 | Broadcaster | ||||
| Francisco, Slinger "Mighty Sparrow" | 2017 | |||||
| Franklin, Ashton | 2006 | Artist | ||||
| Fraser, Carlyle | 2022 | |||||
| Fraser, Sherif | 2011 | Cultural Enabler, Community Activist | ||||
| Fredericks, Anasie | 2018-Youth | |||||
| Fredericks, John | 2005 | |||||
| Gafoor, Ameena | 2015 | |||||
| Gajraj, Terry | 2002 | Chutney Music | ||||
| Gary, Roger | 2006 | Fashion Designer | ||||
| GBTI Buxton Steel Orchestra | 2016-Youth | |||||
| Geddes, Roy | 2002 | Steel Band Leader, Educator | ||||
| George, JoHannah Rae | 2024-Claire Ann Goring Youth | Performer, Singer, Actress | (Mom Dionne George) dionnemcgeorge@gmail.com | 6466701875 | ||
| Gibbs, Christian Mark | 2019-Youth | Vocal Artist | ||||
| Gilkes, Michael | 2004 | Writer | ||||
| Girard, Chuck | 2004 | Musician | ||||
| Girdhari, Gary | 2002 | Writer, Publisher | ||||
| Glasford, Des & Combo 7 | 2003 | Band Leader, trendsetter, drummer | D | |||
| Glasgow, Dion | 2020 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Glasgow, Muriel | 2010 | Community Development | D | |||
| Glen, Mwanza Mainza | 2015-Youth | |||||
| Goring, Claire A. | 2004 | Cultural Producer, Custome Designer | D | Alicia Dougall | ||
| Goring, Claire A. | 2016- Lifetime | Cultural Icon | D | |||
| Gouveia, Maxwell | 2023 | |||||
| Grant, Cy | 2007 | Actor, Broadcaster | ||||
| Grant, Eddie | 2002 | Singer, Song writer , record producer | ||||
| Greaves, Stanley | 2002 | Artist, Teacher | ||||
| Green, Walter | 2006 | Designer, Fashion Commentator | D | |||
| Griffith, Ingrid | 2014 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Griffith, Ingrid | 2023 | |||||
| Griffith, Ivelaw Lloyd Ph.D. | 2013 | |||||
| Griffith, Linda | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| Guyana Christian Charities (Canada) Inc. | 2017 | |||||
| Guyana Jamaica Friendship Association | 2021 | |||||
| Guyana Music Teachers Assoc | 2003 | Music Education Leader | ||||
| Guyana Police Force Band | 2006 | Musicians | ||||
| Guyana Police Male Voice Choir | 2003 | Singing Group, Folk Music Cultural ambassadors | ||||
| Guyana United Artist | 2018 | |||||
| GUYDA | 2023 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner | ||||
| Halder, Peter | 2013- Lifetime | Author | ||||
| Hall, Malcolm | 2004 | Dancer | ||||
| Hamid, Ayube | 2003 | Poineer in popularizing Indian music and Steel band music | D | |||
| Hamilton, Hugh | 2011 | Broadcaster, Journalist | ||||
| Hampshire Reunion Organization | 2010 | Community Development | ||||
| Harper-Wills, Doris | 2005-Lifetime | Dancer, Poet, Storyteller | ||||
| Harris, Holly | 2006 | Artist, Cartoonist | ||||
| Harris, Wilson | 2004 | Writer | ||||
| Harris-Stoute, Cloyette | 2014 | |||||
| Harte, Makayla | 2019-Youth | Community Volunteer | ||||
| Harte, Sandra | 2011 | Cultural Enabler, Community Activist | ||||
| Haynes Foundation | 2011 | |||||
| Haynes, Annie | 2003 | Singer, recording w Ray Seales | ||||
| Hazlewood, Carl | 2010 | Arts | ||||
| Hazlewood, Errol | 2024 | Broadcast Journalist | ehazlewood@aol.com | 917-968-4219 | ||
| Headley, Melanie Anica & Headley, Mellessa Odessa | 2013 | |||||
| HealthFirst Health Plan, George Hulse | 2017 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner/Festival Sponsor | ||||
| Hemmerding, Hilton | 2003 | Musician, Composer-This is Guyana Beautiful Guyana | ||||
| Heydorn, Bernard | 2002 | Psychologist, Educator, Novelist, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Hillman, Andrew | 2010- Youth | Medical Care | ||||
| Hinds, Basil | 2004 | Broadcaster | ||||
| Hinds, Roger " Young Bill Rogers" | 2018-Exemplary | |||||
| Hintzen, Aileen | 2017 | |||||
| Hodge, Compton Coody | 2018 | |||||
| Holder, Mark | 2006 | Musician | ||||
| Holder, Ramjohn | 2003 | Folklorist, Folksinger, Actor | ||||
| Holder, Terry | 2006 | Pioneer of Folk Festival, Cultural Enabler | D | |||
| Holland, Loris | 2003 | Musical Producer | ||||
| Hooper, Eddie | 2004 | Musician | D | |||
| Hoppie, Winston "Jeggae" | 2005 | Musician, Drummer | ||||
| Ifill, Dr Owen | 2018 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Igarta, Kyle | 2017-Youth | |||||
| Impressions Dance Theatre Inc. | 2008 | Dance , Youth Development | ||||
| Insanally, Vic | 2006 | Promoter, Advertising, Enabler | ||||
| Jagan, Hon Janet (Posthumously former President of Guyana) | 2009 | National Art Gallery Enabler | D | Joey Jagan | ||
| Jagan, Nadia | 2015 | |||||
| Jailall, Peter | 2010 | Education | ||||
| James, Winfield | 2018 | |||||
| JAP Marketing (June Persaud) | 2019 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner Bartenura /XM Rum Brands | ||||
| Jardine, Marlon A. | 2013 | |||||
| Jean Felix, Joziyah | 2020-Youth | |||||
| Jeffrey,Derrick John | 2006 | Playwright | ||||
| John , Trevor | 2006 | Musician | ||||
| John, Rev. Dr. Evelyn R. | 2008 | Singer, Cultural Enabler | D | |||
| Johnson, Ruel | 2017 | |||||
| Jones, Dr Marjorie | 2014- Exemplary | |||||
| Jordan-Langford, Patricia | 2006 | Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Jordan-Langford, Patricia | 2014- Lifetime | Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Joseph, Avis | 2008 | Musician, Violinist | ||||
| Josiah, Moses | 2004 | Musician, Musical Saw | D | |||
| Kalicharran, Romanee | 2004 | Dancer | ||||
| Kalicharran, Romesh | 2006 | Cultural Enabler | D | |||
| Karim Betsy | 2016 | |||||
| Kempadoo, Oonya | 2013 | |||||
| Kempadoo, Peter | 2002 | Folk Music Documentation | ||||
| Khalicharran, Laxmie | 2006 | Artist, Promoter, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Khan, Azeez Bibi Natasha | 2018 | |||||
| Khan, Habeeb | 2006 | Comedian, Actor | D | |||
| Khan, Michael | 2013 | |||||
| Khan, Rafiq | 2003 | Broadcaster, Media Manager | ||||
| Kilkenny McLymont, Rosalind | 2012 | |||||
| King, Alfred | 2016 | |||||
| King, Michelle "Big Red" | 2021 | |||||
| Kissoon, Vidyaratha | 2014 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Kissoon, Vidyaratha | 2015 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Knights, Charlie | 2004 | Musician | ||||
| Kwayana, Eusi | 2007-Exemplary | Poet, Political Lyricist | ||||
| La, Alexi | 2021 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Lachmansingh, Carlo | 2018 | |||||
| Lachmansingh, Lionel Augustus | 2014 | |||||
| Lammy, David | 2016 | |||||
| Lammy, Ronald H. | 2006 | Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Langevine, Marva | 2018-Youth | |||||
| Lanyi, David | 2005 | Costume Design | ||||
| Lanyi, David | 2022-Lifetime | Costume Designer | ||||
| Laparkan Trading Ltd | 2008 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner/Festival Sponsor | ||||
| LaRose, Winston | 2022 | |||||
| Lashley, Roxanne | 2024- Exemplary | Athlete, Documentary film maker | sisterclimber@icloud.com | |||
| Lawrence, Margaret | 2005 | Broadcatser, Actress, Theater | ||||
| Lee, Vivian | 2002 | Broadcaster, Songwriter, Cultural Promoter | D | |||
| Leitch, Iris | 2006 | Cultural Enabler, Steel pan Pioneer | D | |||
| Lewis, Ira "Lady Ira" | 2018 | |||||
| Lloyd, Clive | 2013-Lifetime | Cricketer, Cultural /Sports Enabler | ||||
| Locan, Quincy | 2016-Youth | |||||
| Locke, Donald | 2011-Exemplary | |||||
| Locke, Jonathan | 2015 | |||||
| London, Lawrence H. | 2014 | |||||
| Lopes Seales, Olga | 2002 | Radio Broadcasting | D | |||
| Lowe, Mignon | 2006 | Actress , Dancer | D | |||
| Lowe, Mildred | 2019 | Music and Culture Educator | ||||
| Lowe, Vesta | 2003 | Media Culturalist-Folk Music preservation | ||||
| Lucas, Romola | 2017 | |||||
| Luke-King, Diana Daniela | 2022 | |||||
| Lynch, Ivor | 2002 | Musician, Promoter of guyanese Music | ||||
| Mack, Trenton | 2005 | |||||
| Madhoo-Nascimento , Gem | 2006 | Promoter, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Magdeline, Sister Rose | 2005 | |||||
| Main Street Art Group | 2015 | |||||
| Malcolm Corrica - Lord Canary | 2004 | D | ||||
| Mann Aubrey | 2018 | |||||
| Markowitz, Marty (Brooklyn Borough President) | 2013 | Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Marks, Neil | 2017 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Martins, Dave | 2019-Lifetime | Musician, Composer, Journalist | D | |||
| Martins, Dave | 2002 | Media Culturalist, Tradewinds Leader | D | |||
| Mason, Nalani Amara | 2019-Youth | Theater & Music Artist | ||||
| Matthews, Lear and T. Eric | 2017 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Matthews, Lear Ph.D. | 2012 | |||||
| Matthews, Marc | 2004 | Spoken Word Folklorist | ||||
| Matthews, Marc and Ken Corsbie (Dem Two) | 2002 | Theater, Spoken Word | ||||
| McAlmont, Darren | 2019 | Theatre Artist | ||||
| McAndrew, Wordsworth | 2002 | Broadcaster, Folklorist, poet | ||||
| McDonald, Ian | 2003 | Poet, Novelist, Cultural Critic | ||||
| McGarrell, Keanna | 2017-Youth | |||||
| Mclintock, Philip | 2005 | Dancer-Indian/Kathak | D | |||
| McPherson, Akima | 2023 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| McPherson, Akima and Greaves, Stanley | 2015 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| McPherson, Lorna | 2023 | |||||
| Medford Ronnkvist, Lynn Ann | 2020 | |||||
| Mello, Jack | 2006 | Comedian | D | |||
| Mendonca, Gavin | 2023 | |||||
| Mendonca, Gavin and Adams, Marlon "Chucky" | 2023 | Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Service and Commitment to Music Education in Guyana | ||||
| Menezes, Sister Noel | 2002 | Educator, historian | ||||
| Mentore, Andrea | 2019 | Folk Music Educator | ||||
| Merable, Jean Moise | 2024-Claire Ann Goring Youth | Musician , SWS intern | 347-355-7383 | |||
| Merundoi Incorporated | 2023 | |||||
| Metroplus Health Plan | 2013 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner Festival Sponsor | ||||
| Mittelholzer, Edgar | 2004 | Writer | D | |||
| Mohamed, Paloma | 2006 | Playwright, Poet | ||||
| Mohan, Chuck | 2010 | Community Development | ||||
| Moore, Billy | 2003 | Vocalist, musician, composer-Happy Holidays | D | |||
| Moore, Colin | 2005 | Poet, Cultural Enabler | D | |||
| Moore, Leon | 2024 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Moore, Phillip | 2006-Lifetime | Sculptor, Painter | D | |||
| Moray House | 2021 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Moray House Trust | 2021-Lifetime | Preservation of Guyana's culture | ||||
| Morris, John G. | 2022 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Moteelall, Taij | 2006 | Spoken Word Artist | ||||
| Murray, Mark Junior | 2022 | |||||
| Muttoo, Henry | 2004 | Drama,Producer | ||||
| Muttoo, Henry | 2023-Lifetime | Director, Specialist scenic and lighting artist | ||||
| National Dance Company | 2005 | Dance | ||||
| Nedd, Fitzpatrick | 2010 | Community Development | ||||
| Nelson, Cynthia | 2016 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Nelson, Dennis | 2006 | Promoter, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Newman, Bill ‘ The Crooner’ | 2008 | Singer, Composer | ||||
| Ng-A-Qui, Roger David | 2014-Youth | |||||
| Nichols, Clement E | 2003 | Composer of Military music | ||||
| Nichols, Phillip | 2003 | Keyboard Musician, arranger, music studio owner | ||||
| Ninvalle, Andy | 2024 | Artistic multitasker- Rap, breakdancer | andyninvalle@gmail.com | 31 6289 76526 | ||
| Nirvana Humanitarian Foundation Inc. | 2021 | |||||
| Noble, Sherene | 2018 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Noel, Cheryl | 2022 | |||||
| Noel, Courtney | 2019 | Musician, Composer, Actor | ||||
| Noel, Sonia Ph.D | 2021 | |||||
| Northe, Launce | 2020 | |||||
| Nunes, Wayne | 2022 | |||||
| Nurse, Neilson | 2021 | |||||
| October Edun, Rose | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| October, Jason | 2021 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Odufu, Chelsea and Emann | 2019 | Filmmakers, Activists | ||||
| Odwin, Philip | 2023 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Oginga, Kwesi | 2006 | Actor, Artist | ||||
| Pagrach-Chandra, Gaitri | 2018 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Parchment, Kamiyah | 2014-Youth | |||||
| Parris, Faith | 2017-Youth | |||||
| Patterson Monah, Claire | 2011 | Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Paul, Clifton Earl | 2024 | Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Service and Commitment to Music Education in Guyana | ||||
| Pereira, Beryl | 2005 | |||||
| Permaul, Nona | 2011 | |||||
| Perreira, Joseph "Reds" | 2010- Lifetime | Sports Broadcaster | ||||
| Persaud, Bernadette | 2014 | |||||
| Persaud, Denny | 2023 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Persaud, Deo | 2015 | |||||
| Persaud, Petamber | 2007 | Writer, Literary Critic | ||||
| Phillips, Eric | 2010 | Community Development | ||||
| Phillips, Geoffrey " Mighty Rebel" | 2007 | Calypsonian | ||||
| Phillips, Roland | 2003 | Lyricist-hinterland beauty | D | |||
| Phillips, Shaundel A. A. | 2010 | |||||
| Phillips, Tony | 2003 | Artist-Australia | ||||
| Pierre, Mercedes | 2017 | |||||
| Pieters, Edith | 2003 | Musica Education, VreatorNAtional Youth Band/Orchestra | D | |||
| Pilgrim, Billy | 2003 | Educator, Composer, Cultural Administrator | D | |||
| Pilgrim, Frank | 2005 | Cultural Administrator, | D | |||
| Pollard, Magda Lois Muriel | 2009-Lifetime | Culinary Educator, Writer, | D | Catherine Pollard | ||
| Pollard, Masse-Lall | 2003 | Saitarist, Afro-Indo music fusion | D | |||
| Pounder, CCH | 2008- Exemplary | Actor | ||||
| Primus, Sandra | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| Proctor, Keith | 2004 | Musician -Piano | ||||
| Prowell, Clive | 2017 | |||||
| Pyaree, Pitra | 2004 | Dancer | ||||
| Rahaman Naila | 2018-Youth | |||||
| Rahman, Shabna | 2024 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Ramalho-Bacchus, Norma | 2014 | |||||
| Ramdehal, Surendra | 2021 | The Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Excellence in Music (Composition, Performance, and Preservation) | ||||
| Ramdhani, Ustad | 2004 | Musician | ||||
| Ramlall Ji, Dharmaacharya Pandit | 2018 | D | ||||
| Ramsammy-James, Donna | 2009 | Designer, Choreographer, | ||||
| Ramsay, Bernard | 2018 | |||||
| Rawle Da Silva | 2022 | Cultural Enabler- IT Business Partner RDE Pros | ||||
| Ricardo, Tony | 2013 | D | ||||
| Richards, Amanda | 2017 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Richards-Greaves, Dr. Gillian | 2022 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Richards-Greaves, Gillian | 2022- Exemplary | |||||
| Richmond, James | 2005 | Poet | ||||
| Richmond, Lisa | 2010 | |||||
| Rickford, John | 2004 | Writer | ||||
| Robinson, Ron | 2015- Lifetime | Broadcaster, Producer, Actor | ||||
| Robinson, Ron | 2004 | Therater, Producer | ||||
| Rockcliffe, Eze & Yoruba Singers | 2006 | Musicians | ||||
| Rodney, Henry | 2004 | Actor, Drama, Theater | D | |||
| Rodrigues, Basil | 2003 | Songwriter, Educator | D | |||
| Rodway, Dr Cicely A. | 2008 | Writer | ||||
| Rodway, Valerie | 2002 | Teacher, Music Composer-Oh Beautiful Guyana | D | |||
| Rogers, Bert | 2004 | Musician | ||||
| Rogers, Bill “BG Bhagee” | 2002 | Shanto King-Weed song | D | |||
| Rogers, Daphne Elaine | 2004 | Costume Production, Administrator | D | |||
| Rogers, Eddie | 2004 | Musician | ||||
| Rohlehr, Gem | 2010-Exemplary | Arts, Music | ||||
| Rohlehr, Gordon Ph.D. | 2008-Lifetime | Visual Arts Producer | ||||
| Rudder, Akoyah | 2005 | Drummer | D | |||
| Rutherford, Cynthia | 2010- Youth | Arts | ||||
| Sadeek, Sheik | 2004 | Writer | ||||
| Sagar, Rohan | 2011 | |||||
| Sage, Boyie | 2005 | Tilt Dancer | D | |||
| Sam, Hugh | 2019- Exemplary | Pianist, Composer, Music Educator | ||||
| Sam, Hugh | 2003 | Pianist, Composer | ||||
| Sanchez, Monica Ph.D. | 2019 | Fashion Culturalist | ||||
| Sargeant, Elsie | 2005 | |||||
| Saul, Desmond | 2010 | Community Development | ||||
| Saul, Leon E | 2006 | Playwright, Actor | ||||
| Scarville, Keisha | 2015 | |||||
| Schultz, Rector | 2004 | Musician | ||||
| Scotland, Isaac | 2024-Claire Ann Goring Youth | Performer, Dancer, Choreographer | Isaacscotland630@gmail.com | (347)-251-6600 | ||
| Seales, Al | 2003 | Band leader, record producer | D | |||
| Seales, Ray | 2005 | Musician, Producer | D | |||
| Serrao, Bing & The Ramblers | 2003 | Pioneering String band | ||||
| Seunarine, Kishore | 2006 | Actor, Promoter Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Seymour, A.J. | 2002 | Literary Giant | D | |||
| Shah, Malini | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| Sharples, Carinya | 2016 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Shaw, Cyril | 2006 | Promoter, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Shaw, Nadira & Indranie | 2003 | Indanian Dancers, shows | ||||
| Shaw, Rudolph | 2004 | Drama , Theater | ||||
| Shurland Wilson - King Fighter | 2002 | Modern Calypso Influencer | ||||
| Shury, Hazel | 2006 | Artist, Sculptor | D | |||
| Simmons, George & The Rythmaires | 2003 | Pioneering String band-50s | ||||
| Simon, Burchmore | 2006 | Musician Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Simon, George | 2017-Lifetime | Artist, Archaeologist | D | |||
| Singh, Ganesh Mithra | 2022 | |||||
| Singh, Gora | 2005 | Dancer | D | |||
| Singh, Pritha | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| Singh, Rajkumari | 2002 | Poet, Playwright, writer, cultural innovator | ||||
| Singh, Roy | 2010 | Corporate Enabler | ||||
| Singh, Ryan | 2021- Exemplary | |||||
| Singh, Subraj | 2018 | |||||
| Singh, Tulsi | 2016 | |||||
| Skeete, Tevin | 2017-Youth | |||||
| Sobryan, Keith Andre | 2004 | Actor, Drama , Theater, Dancer | D | |||
| Solomon, Alva | 2016 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Solomon, Ovril | 2019 | Steelpan Educator | ||||
| Solomon, Tunisia | 2019-Youth | Steelpan musician | ||||
| Sookram, Narine Dat | 2011 | |||||
| Sookram, Narine Dat | 2023 | |||||
| Sorrentino Funeral Services | 2021 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner | ||||
| Squires, Natalia | 2018 | |||||
| Star Party Rental (Jenny Ram) | 2015 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner | ||||
| Stewart-Shaw, Sandra | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| Sue-A-Quan, Trev | 2003 | Historian, Scientist | ||||
| Sullivan, Brent | 2016 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Taitt, Clairmonte | 2004 | Broadcasting | ||||
| Taitt, Helen | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| Tassa Explosion | 2003 | Tassa Drumming | ||||
| Telford, Mosa Mathifa | 2019 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Telford, Moses Ph.D. | 2014-Exemplary | |||||
| The Atlanta Guyana Association - | 2002 | Cultural enabler, Annual Guyana Day Atlanta | ||||
| The Link Show | 2002 | Satirical Theater (Ron Robinson and Gem Madhoo) | ||||
| The Paul Brothers | 2007 | Musicians | ||||
| The St. Albans Episcopal Chruch Rally of the Nations (Maypole) | 2015-Youth | |||||
| The Unit of Allied Arts | 2018 | |||||
| The Young Acolytes Symphonic Steel Orchestra | 2011 | |||||
| Thijs, Julio | 2014 | |||||
| Thom, Ivor | 2008 | Sculpture, Artist | ||||
| Thomas, Pauline "Auntie Comsie" | 2007 | Spoken Word Folklorist | D | |||
| Thomasson, Frank | 2006-Exemplary | |||||
| Thompson-Alleyne, Marguerite T | 2010 | Community Development | ||||
| Tots & Teens Of Guyana "Patricia Trim" | 2007 | Youth Development | ||||
| Trotz, Alissa Ph.D. | 2012 | |||||
| Trotz, Maya | 2015 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Valz, Ian | 2008 | Play Write , Actor | D | |||
| Valz, Sonia | 2005 | |||||
| Van Sertima, Ivan Ph.D. | 2007- Lifetime | Linguist, Educator | D | |||
| Victor, Jamain | 2019 | Dancer , Choreographer | ||||
| Vivierios, Desmond “Putagee” | 2012-Exemplary | D | ||||
| Waithe, Keith | 2003 | Flutist-Musician | ||||
| Walcott, Verna | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| Wallace, Ann | 2016 | |||||
| Wallace, Philip | 2024 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology; | 2017 | |||||
| Watson, Terry | 2022 | |||||
| WE ARE GUTSY INC. | 2023 | |||||
| Welshman, Oral | 2023 | |||||
| Western Union Company | 2009 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner Festival Sponsor | ||||
| Wharton, Collin "Bumble" | 2013-Exemplary | |||||
| Whittaker, Harry | 2011-Lifetime | |||||
| Whyte - Nedd, Genevieve | 2010 | Education/Community Development | ||||
| Whyte, Colgrain | 2023 | The Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Excellence in Music (Composition, Performance, and Preservation) | ||||
| Willabus, Anna Lee | 2015-Youth | |||||
| Williams (Narine), Compton "Ras Como " | 2005 | Panist | ||||
| Williams, Aubrey | 2004 | Painter | D | |||
| Williams, Denis | 2004 | Painter | ||||
| Williams, Eugene | 2018-Lifetime | |||||
| Williams, Samuel | 2019-Youth | Information Technologist | ||||
| Woodside Choir | 2005 | Musician-Choir | ||||
| Wray, Godfrey | 2017-Exemplary | |||||
| Wyatt, Kenton | 2019 | eLearning Drumologist | ||||
| Wyatt, Kenton | 2021 | Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Service and Commitment to Music Education in Guyana | ||||
| Young, Melissa Angelina | 2020-Youth | |||||
| Zaidi, Syed A. | 2011 |
Past Awardees Announcements
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