GCA celebrates the works of the Guyanese community through our Awards & Prizes
The initiative was launched in 2002—during a period when there was a lull in national awards and many notables, especially musicians were dying unsung and, in some cases, about to be buried in unmarked graves. It was the work of Eddie Grant and his relatives giving Billy Moore a dignified send off that prompted a then two-year old GCA to act. In our first Awards Ceremony, there were 36 awardees. It was a public affair and was a part of Guyana Folk Festival 2002, held on the grounds of the Children’s Museum in Brooklyn. Since then, these awards have been annual and the starting point for Folk Festival week. For more than a decade GCA and the Chin Family have awarded the Godfrey Chin prizes for Heritage Journalism. Starting in 2021, GCA and two anonymous donors have funded two prizes to memorialize Derry Etkins—The Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Composition and Preservation, and the Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Excellence in Music Education. Over the past 20 years, GCA has, with the participation of the public recognized more than 200 Guyanese and other citizens whose works have advanced GCA mission to recognize and celebrate Guyanese heritage and creativity.
Congratulations to the 2026 winners!
26TH ANNIVERSARY GALA, RECOGNITIONS: AWARDS & PRIZES
26TH ANNIVERSARY GALA, RECOGNITIONS: AWARDS & PRIZES
Wednesday, september 2nd, 7:00 PM – 11:30pm | Gala Tickets $150
Russo’s on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd. Queens, NY 11414
Email: GuyanaCulturalAssocNY@gmail.com | Phone: (718) – 880 – 4761
Congratulations to the 2026 winners!
July 12, 2026
The Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc, is proud to announce the 2026 Guyana Folk Festival Awards, the Godfrey Chin Prizes for Heritage Journalism and the Derry Etkins MemorialPrizes for Music Education and Composition winners. The outstanding achievements of our 2026 honorees, reflect the richness of Guyana’s multi-cultural legacy and the spirit of our Diamond Jubilee!
We also present the winners of our special categories: the Claire Ann Goring M.S. Youth Awards and GCA Cultural Enabler-Business Partner award.
We express heartfelt thanks to everyone who submitted nominations and who continues to support the work of the GCA. Your participation strengthens and uplifts our mission!
GCA looks forward to welcoming everyone at our 26th Season of events. Our 2026 Recognitions: Awards and Prizes Gala will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 2nd September, at Russo’s on the Bay 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd Queens, NY.
The Recognitions: Awards and Prizes Gala is one of the signature events of the annual Guyana Folk Festival season—now in its 26th year, under the theme: Roots, Rhythm and Harmony: Celebrating Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee.
Please find the 2026 winners’ announcements at the following links:
https://guyfolkfest.org/wp-
Warm Regards, GCA Recognitions Committee
More about this year's awardees...
2026 Recognitions: Awards And Prizes
Call for Nominations are Closed!
Now is your chance to join us in celebrating the roots, rhythms, and harmonies that define the very best of Guyanese music!
“Guyanese music is not a single tradition — it is a vibrant conversation across peoples, across time, and across evolving [technologies].” Kurleigh Lowe
As the Guyana Cultural Association (GCA) of New York, Inc. marks 26 years under the theme: “Roots, Rhythm and Harmony: Celebrating Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee,” we are proud to present the GCA Music Awards.
Since 2002, the Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc., has recognized Guyanese creativity and achievement.
This year, our focus is on recognizing outstanding contributions to Guyana’s musical landscape. Our 2026 Awardees will join a distinguished group of more than 400 honorees celebrated throughout our 26 years of cultural stewardship.
Past honorees are listed here: https://guyfolkfest.org/awards/
GCA Awards
– Guyana Cultural Association Award
– Guyana Cultural Association Exemplary Award
– Guyana Cultural Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Special Awards: No nominations required:
– GCA Business Partner/Cultural Enabler Award
– Claire Ann Goring M.S. Youth Awards
The Godfrey Chin prize for Heritage Journalism
The Godfrey Chin prize for Heritage Journalism rewards writers whose published works promote understanding and appreciation of the diverse strands of Guyanese heritage and contribute to celebrating the commonalities that connect the people of Guyana.
Derry Etkins Memorial Prizes for excellence in musical Composition, Performance, and Preservation
The Derry Etkins Memorial Prizes give recognition for excellence in musical Composition, Performance, and Preservation as well as Service and Commitment to creative, impactful, and sustainable music education programs focused on community engagement, innovation and/or excellence in music
2026 ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED
Please read the selection criteria and/or details for each nomination before submission. Selections will only be made from nominations received on time, complete with photographs.
PAST AWARDEES
Congratulations to the 2025 winners!
2024 RECOGNITIONS : AWARDS AND PRIZES
REQUESTS FOR NOMINATIONS
It’s your chance to join us in honoring the best among us to celebrate our cultural heritage and more in 2024!
We request nominations of accomplishments that demonstrate actions of the best of us in the homeland and the Diaspora. Nominations can be for a person or entity whose work exemplfies the spirit of hope harmony continuity.
Our awards celebrate outstanding contributions in the following groups.
GCA Awards
- Guyana Cultural Association Award
- Guyana Cultural Association Exemplary Award
- Guyana Cultural Association Cultural Enabler Award.
- Guyana Cultural Association Lifetime Achievement Award
- Claire Ann Goring M.S. Youth Awards
A selection committee evaluates each nomination considering seven criteria: Originality, Scope, Impact /Influence, Integration, Pioneering spirit, Challenges and Achievements.
The Godfrey Chin prize for Heritage Journalism
The Godfrey Chin prize for Heritage Journalism rewards writers whose published works promote understanding and appreciation of the diverse strands of Guyanese heritage and contribute to celebrating the commonalities that connect the people of Guyana.
The Derry Etkins Memorial Prizes
The Derry Etkins Memorial Prizes give recognition for excellence in musical Composition, Performance, and Preservation as well as Service and Commitment to creative, impactful, and sustainable music education programs focused on community engagement, innovation and/or excellence in music
2024 winners!
2022 Awards & Prizes Winners
2021 Awards & Prizes Winners
2020 Awards & Prizes Winners
Please use the following form to view a list of our past awardees
| Awardee Name | Year | Designation | Deceased | Contact info | tel | Family contact info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron, John L. | 2017 | Educator Cricket Leader | ||||
| Abrams, Damalia | 2015 | Video Performance Artist | ||||
| Adams, Marlon | 2023 | African Spiritual Drummer | ||||
| Agard, John & Grace Nicholls - | 2004 | Writer | ||||
| Agard, Keith Aubrey | 2023 | Artist, Educator, Value Creator | ||||
| Agrippa, Claudius | 2011-Youth | Musician, Violinist | ||||
| Ali, Desmond | 2017 | Visual Artist | ||||
| Ali, Grace Aneiza | 2014 | Arts Social Justice Journalist | ||||
| Alleyne, Anthony | 2024 | Vocal Artist | salleyne9@gmail.com | 347-416-0397 | ||
| Alleyne, Dominic | 2017-Youth | Dancer | ||||
| Allicock, Dimitri | 2014 | Community Service Activist | ||||
| Allsopp, S.R.R. | 2002 | Linguist, Study of English Language AUTHOR | ||||
| Alphonso, Andron | 2012 -Exemplary | Masquerade Enabler | ||||
| Alves, Bonny | 2005 | Musician, Songwriter | ||||
| Amerindian Research Unit-UG; | 2017 | Indigenous Culture Research | ||||
| Amin, Mohamed A. (International Dancer Zaman) | 2019 | Dancer, Educator | ||||
| Andries, Lloyd | 2005 | Poet, Writer | D | |||
| Anything Guyanese First- Lloyd Phillips | 2017 | Diaspora Communications | ||||
| Archer, Mark | 2025 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism-High Priest:Mass murder at Jonestown | bsherene@yahoo.co.uk | |||
| Arjoon, Alex | 2020 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | diaspora@guyanatapestry.com | diaspora@guyanatapestry.com | ||
| Arjoon, Alex | 2019 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | squaddya@gmail.com | squaddya@gmail.com | ||
| Asim, Latonyah | 2024-Claire Ann Goring Youth | Performer, Dancer, Choreographer | 592-670-6716 | |||
| Astaphan, Xytara | 2025-Youth | Artist and Cultural advocate | xytaraastaphan@gmail.com | 646 953 9252 | ||
| Atherly, Barbara | 2023- Exemplary | Cultural Heritage Enabler | ||||
| Bahadur, Gaiutra | 2014 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Baird, Pauline | 2020 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Baird, Pauline | 2019 | 3rd 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 Bakery | ||||
| Bishop, Rudy | 2024 | The Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Excellence in Music (Composition, Performance, and Preservation) | ||||
| Bishop, Rudy "Boyzie" | 2003 | Steel Orchestra Leader-Chronicle Atlantic Symphony | ||||
| Bissoon, Harry | 2006 | Promoter, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Blackett, Lionel | 2012 | Masquerade Creationist | D | |||
| Blackman, Charmaine | 2012 | Singing Icon | ||||
| Blackman, Terrence Ph.D. | 2018 | Visionary Innovative Educator | ||||
| Blenman, Maurice Godfrey | 2012 | Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Bobb, Oswald | 2011 | Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Bobb-Semple, Ron | 2002 | Theater , Drama | D | |||
| Booker, Calvin | 2024 | Artist-Tap Dancer | bookercalvin11@gmail.com | 917 485 5237 | ||
| Bovell, Dr. Carmen | 2014 | Educator Philanthropist | ||||
| Bowry, Stephanie | 2016 | Literary Arts | ||||
| Braff, Johnny | 2002 | Music, singer | D | |||
| Braithwaite, Billy- American Airlines | 2003 | Corporate Citizen Award | D | |||
| Braithwaite, E.R. | 2007-Exemplary | Playwright | D | |||
| Braithwaite, Maurice | 2002 | Arts , Culture, Theater | D | |||
| Brandis, Negla Helena | 2002 | Fashion and Pageantry | ||||
| Bristol Ph.D., Carol L. | 2023 | Dancer, choreographer, professor and education consultant. | ||||
| 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 | Youth Community Activist | ||||
| Brummell, Roy | 2008-Exemplary | Folklorist | ||||
| Bryan Cyril | 2016-Exemplary | Cultural Enabler On-Line Blogger | D | |||
| Bryan-Garner, Andrea | 2019 | Media Culturalist | ||||
| Burgan-Trotman, Joseph | 2012 | Singing Creationist | ||||
| 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., A.A | 2024-Lifetime | Cultural Preservationist | cambridg@ohio.edu | 7405917318 | ||
| Cameron, Norman | 2006 | Drama, African Studies Pioneer | ||||
| Cameron, Pat | 2002 | Broadcaster-On show young Guyana | D | |||
| Campbell, David | 2003 | Folk Singer- Arawak People | D | |||
| Campbell, Lorna P. | 2015 | Community Heritage Pioneer | ||||
| Canada-Guyana Outreach Mission | 2017 | HealthCare Community Volunteers | ||||
| Carew, Jan | 2004 | Educator, Writer | D | |||
| Carol Trim-Bagot | 2006 | Cultural Enabler, founder, Guyana Cultural Association | ||||
| Carpen, Mel | 2012 | Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Carter, Egbert "Bert" | 2016 | Cultural Enabler, Civil Engineer | ||||
| Carter, Martin | 2002 | Poet/Renaissance Man | D | |||
| Chan, Megan | 2002 | Community Service GUYAID | ||||
| Chan, Neil | 2005 | Promoter | D | |||
| Chancellor, Bertie | 2002 | Broadcaster | D | |||
| Charles, Dudley | 2005 | Artist | ||||
| Charles, Michael | 2010 | Arts | ||||
| Charles, Paul Anthony | 2019 | Dancer, Choreographer | ||||
| Charles, Tom, & The Syncopators | 2003 | Band Leader, Musical Experimenter | D | |||
| Charlie, Belinda Viola | 2020- Exemplary | Humanitarian (VP Guyana Women Miners Org) | ||||
| Chase, Sam | 2006 | Comedian | ||||
| Chesney, Funmaliyo | 2021 | Dancer, drummer, Choreographer | ||||
| Chester, Sybil - Schieffelin & Somerset /Moët-Hennessy | 2003 | Corporate Citizen Award | ||||
| Chester, Sybil F. | 2023- Exemplary | Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Chhangur, Nesbit | 2002 | Broadcaster, Songwriter, Educator | ||||
| Chin, Godfrey | 2004 | Writer, Costume designer | D | |||
| Chopperfield, Monica - Lady Guymine | 2003 | Balladeer, Calypsonian | D | |||
| Clarke, Tangerine | 2008 | Journalist, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Collins, Selwyn | 2014 | Talk Show Host Author | ||||
| Con Edison | 2018 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner/ Festival Sponsor | ||||
| Cooper, Alan | 2006 | Actor, Singer | ||||
| Cordis, Melnia | 2025 | Attorney, Community Service | melnia@yahoo.com | 718-362-0453 | ||
| Corsbie, Ken and Marc Matthews (Dem Two) | 2002 | Theater, Spoken Word | D | |||
| Craig, Winslow | 2018 | Visual Artist Visionary Educator | ||||
| Creighton, Al Jr. | 2011 | Culture Educator | ||||
| Criswick, John | 2011-Exemplary | Folk Artist, Painter | ||||
| 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 | Music Arranger Multigene | ||||
| Cutting, Jubilanté | 2018-Youth | Digital technologist | ||||
| Dabydeen Cyril | 2016 -Exemplary | Writer, Author | ||||
| Dabydeen, Cyril | 2006 | Writer, Poet | ||||
| Dabydeen, David | 2004 | Writer | ||||
| Dalgetty, Wrickford | 2004 | Musician-Folk Music | ||||
| Daniels, Wayne Martin | 2013 | Dancer Choreographer Educator, | ||||
| Das, Mahadai | 2003 | Poet and Artist | D | |||
| Davson, Victor | 2004 | Artist-Painter | victordavson@gmail.com | |||
| De Freitas, Tennicia | 2010- Youth | Arts | ||||
| De Groit, Menes "Shanto" | 2007 | African Drummer | ||||
| de Souza, Dennis | 2003 | Pianist Recording Artiste | ||||
| DeFlorimonte, Dr. Desiree | 2022 | Educator | ||||
| Denny, Noel | 2015-Exemplary | Cultural Promoter, Last Lap Canada | ||||
| Denny, Orissa | 2013-Youth | Youth Community Activist | ||||
| Deskan Restoring Hope Through Compassion, Inc | 2020- Exemplary | Community Service /Medical Missions | ||||
| 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 | Creative Artist, Body Painter | ||||
| Dowding, Simeon aka Simone | 2019 | Theatre Artist | ||||
| Drake, Beverly | 2016 | Aviation Pioneer | ||||
| Drepaul, John Slingshot | 2005 | Musician, composer | ||||
| Duncan, Clinton | 2017-Youth | Drama | ||||
| Dutchin, Adrian | 2014 | Performing Artist Cross Genre | ||||
| Eastman, Elrich A. | 2012 | Community Service Activist | ||||
| Edghill, Chelsea | 2010- Youth | Sports | ||||
| Edghill, Desiree | 2004 | Drama, Actress, Writer, Producer | ||||
| Edun, Russell C.M. | 2014 | Military Aviation Pioneer | ||||
| Edwards , Erwin "Soflantis" | 2006 | Musician | ||||
| Edwards, Walter Ph.D. | 2017 -Exemplary | Linguistic, Educator (Amerindian Language Project) | ||||
| EL Dorado Rum (Nalini Tiwari) | 2014 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner EL Dorado Brands | ||||
| Ellis, Merlene | 2013 | Visual Innovative Artist | ||||
| Emanuel, Juliet Ph.D. | 2020-Lifetime | Educator, Writer, Poet | ||||
| Emanuel, Juliet Ph.D. | 2005 | Educator, Writer, Poet | ||||
| Emblem Health- Ann Marie Adamson-Serieux | 2024 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner | Aadamson-Serieux@emblemhealth.com | 646-447-5151 | ||
| Etkins, Derry | 2012 | Educator Music Composer | D | |||
| Fanfair, Ronald Nigel | 2011 | Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Farrier, Francis Quamina | 2002 | Broadcaster, Playwright, Producer, Journalist | ||||
| Farrier, Francis Quamina , M.S. | 2025 -Lifetime | Renowned Journalist, Actor, Playwright, Radio Producer/Personality | fquaminaf@hotmail.com | 347.585.5007 | ||
| Fatima, Aliza | 2010- Youth | Community Development | ||||
| Fenty, Allan | 2006 | Folklorist, Writer , Poet | D | |||
| Fernandes, Robert | 2002 | Photography | ||||
| Forrester Marlon | 2016 | Visual Artist | ||||
| Forrester, Phillip | 2004 | Musician | ||||
| Forsythe, Victor | 2004 | Broadcaster | ||||
| Francisco, Slinger "Mighty Sparrow" | 2017 | Calypso Icon | ||||
| Franklin, Ashton | 2006 | Artist | ||||
| Fraser, Carlyle (Dem Village) | 2022 | Folk Artist Kwe Kwe | ||||
| Fraser, Sherif | 2011 | Cultural Enabler, Community Activist | ||||
| Fredericks, Anasie | 2018-Youth | Young Achiever . Academic | ||||
| Fredericks, John | 2005 | Dance | ||||
| Gafoor, Ameena | 2015 | Arts Journal Founder Pioneer | ||||
| Gajraj, Terry | 2002 | Chutney Music | ||||
| Gary, Roger | 2006 | Fashion Designer | ||||
| GBTI Buxton Steel Orchestra | 2016-Youth | Youth Steel Band | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Giddings, Fitzgerald (JR) | 2025 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner - Reset Talk Show | jrggidd@gmail.com | |||
| 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 | Designer | ||||
| Goring, Claire A. | 2004 | Cultural Producer, Costume Designer | D | Alicia Dougall | ||
| Goring, Claire Ann, M.S. | 2016- Lifetime | Cultural Icon | D | |||
| Gouveia, Maxwell | 2023 | Musician/multi-instrumentalist | ||||
| 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 | Drama, Actress, Writer, Producer | ||||
| Griffith, Ivelaw Lloyd Ph.D. | 2013 | Tertiary Education Leader , Writer, Researcher | ||||
| Griffith, Linda | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| Guyana Christian Charities (Canada) Inc. | 2017 | Volunteer Philanthropy | ||||
| Guyana Jamaica Friendship Association | 2021 | Volunteer Philanthropy | ||||
| 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 | Social Cultural History Activists | ||||
| GUYDA | 2023 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner | ||||
| Halder, Peter | 2013- Lifetime | Author | ||||
| Hall, Malcolm | 2004 | Dancer | ||||
| Hamid, Ayube | 2003 | Pioneer 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 | Social Community Innovator (Guyanese Girls Rock) | ||||
| Harte, Makayla | 2019-Youth | Community Volunteer | ||||
| Harte, Sandra | 2011 | Cultural Enabler, Community Activist | ||||
| Haynes Foundation | 2011 | Community Service Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Haynes, Annie | 2003 | Singer, recording with Ray Seales | ||||
| Hazlewood, Carl | 2010 | Artist, Curator, Writer | ||||
| Hazlewood, Errol | 2024 | Broadcast Journalist | ehazlewood@aol.com | 917-968-4219 | ||
| Headley, Melanie Anica & Headley, Mellessa Odessa | 2013 | Volunteers Community Education | ||||
| HealthFirst Health Plan, George Hulse | 2017 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner/Festival Sponsor | ||||
| Hemmerding, Hilton | 2003 | Musician, Composer-This is Guyana Beautiful Guyana | ||||
| Henry, Edgar- ENG Caribbean Vision Center | 2003 | Corporate Citizen Award | ||||
| 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 | Calypsonian | ||||
| Hintzen, Aileen | 2017 | Educator Youth Heritage | ||||
| Hodge, Compton Coody | 2018 | Vocal Performing Artist | ||||
| Holder, Jewel Monifa | 2025-Youth | Creative crocheting and fiber arts designs | ||||
| 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 | Dancer | ||||
| 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 | Dance Artistry Educator Founder | ||||
| Jailall, Peter | 2010 | Education | ||||
| James, Winfield | 2018 | Festival Arts Promoter | ||||
| JAP Marketing (June Persaud) | 2019 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner Bartenura /XM Rum Brands | ||||
| Jardine, Marlon A. | 2013 | Musician Lyricist Producer | ||||
| Jean Felix, Joziyah | 2020-Youth | Performer Broadway | ||||
| Jeffrey, Derrick John | 2006 | Playwright | ||||
| John , Trevor | 2006 | Musician | ||||
| John, Rev. Dr. Evelyn R. | 2008 | Singer, Cultural Enabler | D | |||
| Johnson, Ruel | 2017 | Culture Activist Author | ||||
| Jones, Dr Marjorie | 2014- Exemplary | Community Development Educator | ||||
| Jordan-Langford, Patricia | 2014- Lifetime | Philanthropic education, Youth mentoring, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Jordan-Langford, Patricia | 2006 | 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 | Visual Artist | ||||
| Kempadoo, Oonya | 2013 | Author Social Development Educator | ||||
| Kempadoo, Peter | 2002 | Folk Music Documentation | ||||
| Khalicharran, Laxmie | 2006 | Artist, Promoter, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Khan, Azeez Bibi Natasha | 2018 | Cultural Heritage Storyteller | ||||
| Khan, Habeeb | 2006 | Comedian, Actor | D | |||
| Khan, Michael | 2013 | Cultural Traditions Educator | ||||
| Khan, Rafiq | 2003 | Broadcaster, Media Manager | D | |||
| Kilkenny McLymont, Rosalind | 2012 | Educator, Author | ||||
| King, Alfred | 2016 | Cultural Enabler, Administrator | ||||
| King, Michelle "Big Red" | 2021 | Performing Artist Soca Queen | ||||
| Kissoon, Vidyaratha | 2015 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Kissoon, Vidyaratha | 2014 | 2nd 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 | Cultural Enabler, Percussion Musician | ||||
| Lachmansingh, Lionel Augustus | 2014 | Cultural Enabler Music Pioneer | D | |||
| Lammy, David | 2016 | Cultural Enabler Parliamentarian UK | ||||
| Lammy, Ronald H. | 2006 | Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Langevine, Marva | 2018-Youth | Teacher | ||||
| Lanyi, David | 2022-Lifetime | Costume Designer | ||||
| Lanyi, David | 2005 | Costume Design | ||||
| Laparkan Trading Ltd | 2008 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner/Festival Sponsor | ||||
| LaRose, Winston | 2022 | Community Advocate (JFCCO) | ||||
| Lashley, Roxanne | 2024- Exemplary | Athlete, Documentary film maker | sisterclimber@icloud.com | |||
| Lawrence, Margaret | 2005 | Broadcaster, Actress, Theater | ||||
| Lee, Vivian | 2002 | Broadcaster, Songwriter, Cultural Promoter | D | |||
| Leitch, Iris | 2006 | Cultural Enabler, Steel pan Pioneer | D | |||
| Lewis, Ira "Lady Ira" | 2018 | Cultural Enabler, Agile Connector | ||||
| Lloyd, Clive | 2013-Lifetime | Cricketer, Cultural /Sports Enabler | ||||
| Locan, Quincy | 2016-Youth | Performing Arts Vocalist, Youth Leader | ||||
| Locke, Donald | 2011-Exemplary | Artist | ||||
| Locke, Jonathan | 2015 | Visionary Artist, Teacher, Entrepreneur | ||||
| London, Lawrence H. | 2014 | Military Commercial Aviation | ||||
| Lopes Seales, Olga | 2002 | Radio Broadcasting | D | |||
| Lowe, Kurleigh | 2025 | The Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Excellence in Music (Composition, Performance, and Preservation) | kurleigh@yahoo.com | |||
| Lowe, Mignon | 2006 | Actress , Dancer | D | |||
| Lowe, Mildred | 2019 | Music and Culture Educator | ||||
| Lowe, Vesta | 2003 | Media Culturalist-Folk Music preservation | ||||
| Lucas, Romola | 2017 | Visual Arts Educator | ||||
| Luke-King, Diana Daniela | 2022 | Artist Acrylic on canvas | ||||
| Lynch, Ivor | 2002 | Musician, Promoter of Guyanese Music | ||||
| Mack, Trenton | 2005 | Singer | D | |||
| Madhoo-Nascimento , Gem | 2006 | Promoter, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Magdeline, Sister Rose | 2005 | Folk Researcher Pioneer | D | |||
| Main Street Art Group | 2015 | Artistic Expression Outdoors | ||||
| Malcolm Corrica - Lord Canary | 2004 | Calypso Icon | D | |||
| Mann Aubrey | 2018 | Singing Persona Internationally | ||||
| 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 | Diaspora Heritage Educator | ||||
| 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 | Community | ||||
| 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 | Educator, Agricultural Research | ||||
| Medford Ronnkvist, Lynn Ann | 2020 | Dance Educator Activist | ||||
| Mello, Jack | 2006 | Comedian | D | |||
| Mendonca, Gavin | 2023 | Folk Musician, Creole Rock | ||||
| 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 | D | |||
| Mentore, Andrea | 2019 | Folk Music Educator | D | |||
| Merable, Jean Moise | 2024-Claire Ann Goring Youth | Musician , SWS intern | 347-355-7383 | |||
| Merundoi Incorporated | 2023 | Longest running Radio Serial Drama in Guyana and the Caribbean | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Mosley, Gordon | 2025 | National and International Journalist/Broadcaster | Amis.hj2022@gmail.com | 592-611-4745 | ||
| Moteelall, Taij | 2006 | Spoken Word Artist | ||||
| Murray, Mark Junior | 2022 | Media professional | ||||
| Muttoo, Henry | 2023-Lifetime | Director, Specialist scenic and lighting artist | ||||
| Muttoo, Henry | 2004 | Drama, Producer | ||||
| 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 | Multi-lingual studies, fluency, community service. | ||||
| 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 | Social Services, cultural | ||||
| Noble, Sherene | 2018 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Noble, Sherene | 2025 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism-Legends of BlackWater "Curry Goat" | squaddya@gmail.com | |||
| Noel, Cheryl | 2022 | Poet, Social Development Educator | ||||
| Noel, Courtney | 2019 | Musician, Composer, Actor | ||||
| Noel, Sonia Ph.D. | 2021 | Fashion Designer | ||||
| Northe, Launce | 2020 | Dance ,Theatre ,Educator | ||||
| Nunes, Wayne (posthumous( | 2022 | Musician | D | |||
| Nurse, Neilson | 2021 | Designer | ||||
| 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, Poet | ||||
| Pagrach-Chandra, Gaitri | 2018 | 1st Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Parchment, Kamiyah | 2014-Youth | Vocal performances | ||||
| Parris, Faith | 2017-Youth | Youth Performer, Community Service | ||||
| 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 | Visual Artist Ethnoculturalist | ||||
| Permaul, Nona | 2011 | Musician | ||||
| Perreira, Joseph "Reds" | 2010- Lifetime | Sports Broadcaster | ||||
| Persaud, Bernadette | 2014 | Visual Artist Ethnoculturalist | ||||
| Persaud, Denny | 2023 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Persaud, Deo | 2015 | Cultural Enabler | ||||
| 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 | Educator Theater Arts | ||||
| Phillips, Tony | 2003 | Artist-Australia | ||||
| Pierre, Mercedes | 2017 | Human Rights Activist | ||||
| Pieters, Edith | 2003 | Music Education, Creator National 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 | Dance Costume Design Educator | ||||
| Pyaree, Pitra | 2004 | Dancer | ||||
| Rahaman Naila | 2018-Youth | Young Achiever | ||||
| Rahman, Shabna | 2024 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Ramalho-Bacchus, Norma | 2014 | Piano Music Ace | ||||
| 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 | Hindu Religious Pioneer | D | |||
| Rampersaud, Ken | 2025 | Nurse, Humanitarian in service to Communities in Guyana and abroad | Hiramrampersaud@gmail.com | 917.767.2248 | ||
| Ramsammy-James, Donna | 2009 | Designer, Choreographer, | ||||
| Ramsay, Bernard | 2018 | Graphic Artist Social Commercial | ||||
| RDE Pros- Rawle Da Silva | 2022 | Cultural Enabler- IT Business Partner RDE Pros | ||||
| Ricardo, Tony | 2013 | Solo Featured Vocalist Globally | 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 | Educator, Cultural Preservationist | ||||
| Richmond, James | 2005 | Poet | ||||
| Richmond, Lisa | 2010 | Poet | ||||
| Rickford, John | 2004 | Writer | ||||
| Roberts, Jose | 2025-Youth | Choreographer, Pageant mentor | arielsdanceacademy21@gmail.com | 592-694-9674 | ||
| Robinson, Ron | 2015- Lifetime | Broadcaster, Producer, Actor | ||||
| Robinson, Ron | 2004 | Theater, Producer | ||||
| Rockcliffe, Eze & Yoruba Singers | 2006 | Musicians | ||||
| Rodney, Doris | 2025 | International Restauranteur, Culturalist, Humanitarian | dorisrodney23@gmail.com | 347-262-1108 | ||
| Rodney, Henry | 2004 | Actor, Drama, Theater | D | |||
| Rodrigues, Basil | 2003 | Songwriter, Educator | D | |||
| Rodway, Dr Cicely A. | 2008 | Writer | D | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Rose, Sapphire Autumn | 2025-Youth | Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur | ||||
| Rudder, Akoyaw | 2005 | Drummer | 347-990-8673 | |||
| Rudder,A.A. Dr Wendy | 2025 | Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Service and Commitment to Music Education in Guyana | clemsville@telsnetgy.net | |||
| Rutherford, Cynthia | 2010- Youth | Arts | ||||
| Sadeek, Sheik | 2004 | Writer | ||||
| Sagar, Rohan | 2011 | Culture Educator | ||||
| 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 (Dougla) | 2005 | Folklorist | ||||
| Saul, Desmond | 2010 | Community Development | ||||
| Saul, Leon E | 2006 | Playwright, Actor | ||||
| Scarville, Keisha | 2015 | Visual Artist Educator | ||||
| 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 | Indian 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 | Community Advocate Guyana Blind Cricket Association | ||||
| Singh, Gora | 2005 | Dancer | D | |||
| Singh, Pritha | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| Singh, Rajkumari | 2002 | Poet, Playwright, writer, cultural innovator | ||||
| Singh, Roy | 2010 | Corporate Enabler | ||||
| Singh, Roy - Amrenco | 2003 | Corporate Citizen Award | ||||
| Singh, Ryan | 2021- Exemplary | Film Maker, Actor | ||||
| Singh, Subraj | 2018 | Literary Creative Artiste | ||||
| Singh, Tony | 2025 | Couture and Philanthropist extraordinaire | ||||
| Singh, Tulsi | 2016 | Cultural Enabler Patron | ||||
| Skeete, Tevin | 2017-Youth | Academic and Athletic Excellence | ||||
| 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 | 2023 | Cultural Enabler-Caribbean Spice Radio | ||||
| Sookram, Narine Dat | 2011 | Community Service Advocate | ||||
| Sorrentino Funeral Services-Andrew Sorrentino | 2021 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner | ||||
| Squires, Natalia | 2018-Youth | Young Achiever | ||||
| 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 | Music Education Leader | ||||
| 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 Church Rally of the Nations (Maypole) | 2015-Youth | Maypole | ||||
| The Unit of Allied Arts | 2018 | Expressive Arts School Educator | ||||
| The Young Acolytes Symphonic Steel Orchestra | 2011-Youth | Steel Pan | ||||
| Thijs, Julio | 2025-Exemplary | Masquerade stilt dancing, Preservation-Performance and Innovation | Whjt777@gmail.com | 403 860 1786 | ||
| Thijs, Julio | 2014 | Stilt Dancing Maestro | ||||
| Thom, Ivor | 2008 | Sculpture, Artist | ||||
| Thomas, Pauline "Auntie Comsie" | 2007 | Spoken Word Folklorist | D | |||
| Thomasson, Frank | 2006-Exemplary | Development of theatre in Guyana | ||||
| Thompson-Alleyne, Marguerite T | 2010 | Community Development | ||||
| Tots & Teens Of Guyana "Patricia Trim" | 2007 | Youth Development | ||||
| Trotz, Alissa Ph.D. | 2012 | Educator Social Activist | ||||
| Trotz, Maya | 2015 | 2nd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Valz, Ian | 2008 | Play Write , Actor | D | |||
| Valz, Sonia | 2005 | Dance | D | |||
| Van Sertima, Ivan Ph.D. | 2007- Lifetime | Linguist, Educator | D | |||
| VanCooten, Pelham | 2025 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism-Guyana Tapestry | diaspora@guyanatapestry.com | |||
| Victor, Jamain | 2019 | Dancer , Choreographer | ||||
| Vivierios, Desmond “Putagee” | 2012-Exemplary | Masquerade Pioneer | D | |||
| Waithe, Keith | 2003 | Flutist-Musician | ||||
| Walcott, Verna | 2005 | Dancer | ||||
| Wallace, Ann | 2016 | Business Educator | ||||
| Wallace, Philip | 2024 | 3rd Prize Chin Prize for Heritage Journalism | ||||
| Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology; | 2017 | Indigenous Research Education | ||||
| Watson, Terry | 2022 | Musician, One Man Band | ||||
| WE ARE GUTSY INC. | 2023 | Youth Educator /Innovator | ||||
| Welshman Neblett, Lorna-Thierry Mugler Parfums | 2003 | Corporate Citizen Award | ||||
| Welshman, Oral | 2023 | Dancer, Choreographer, Fashion Designer | ||||
| Western Union Company | 2009 | Cultural Enabler-Business Partner-Festival Sponsor | ||||
| Wharton, Collin "Bumble" | 2013-Exemplary | Musician | D | |||
| Whittaker, Harry | 2011-Lifetime | Musician Composer | ||||
| Whyte - Nedd, Genevieve | 2010 | Education/Community Development | ||||
| Whyte, Colgrain | 2023 | The Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Excellence in Music (Composition, Performance, and Preservation) | ||||
| Willabus, Anaya Lee | 2015-Youth | Poet, Writer | ||||
| Williams (Narine), Compton "Ras Como " | 2005 | Panist | ||||
| Williams, Aubrey | 2004 | Painter | D | |||
| Williams, Denis | 2004 | Painter | ||||
| Williams, Eugene | 2018-Lifetime | Theater, Cultural Performance Studies | ||||
| Williams, Lavina (Madam) | 2005-Exemplary | Guyana National Dance Company developer | D | |||
| Williams, Samuel | 2019-Youth | Information Technologist | ||||
| Woodside Choir | 2005 | Musician-Choir | ||||
| Wray, Godfrey | 2017-Exemplary | Journalist, Cultural Enabler | ||||
| Wyatt, Kenton | 2019 | eLearning Drum ologist | ||||
| Wyatt, Kenton | 2021 | Derry Etkins Memorial Prize for Service and Commitment to Music Education in Guyana | ||||
| Young, Melissa Angelina | 2020-Youth | Dancer, Performer | ||||
| Zaidi, Syed A. | 2011 | Youth Community Activist |