SONG OF THE YEAR Thing They Like – Shatta Rickey (A jab-jab beat, one verse, a chorus and some sweet refrains plus a temporary hiatus for the Artiste had this tune on the lips of Grenadians of all ages and persuasions) HONOURABLE MENTION Lava Man’s entire 2009 album PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR Mr. Killa at Soca Monarch (The best performance in the sixteen-year history of Soca Monarch in Grenada) HONOURABLE MENTION Beast and Scholar at Dimanche Gras Coyaba New Dimensions at Panorama EVENT OF THE YEAR Soca Monarch Finals (Properly produced, excitement, a sellout crowd and the judges got the results right) Panorama 2009 – Pan ain’t missing me again, that’s all I have to say about this year’s show. STUDIO OF THE YEAR Mt. Zion (Scholar, Tallpree, Sour Serpent, Croqueta and Mr. X are just some of the Artistes who benefitted from the expertise of Grenada’s premier musical arranger) HONOURABLE MENTION The Computer – with tongue firmly planted in cheek ARRANGER OF THE YEAR Paul Thomas (Mt. Zion Studio) HONOURABLE MENTION Jimmy King NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR Boyzie (A 15 year old sensation from St. Patrick under the tutelage of Luni Spark and Electrify) BEST ENTERTAINMENT WEBSITE Grenadianconnection.com (Has an impressive network that covers the happenings of Grenadians the world over plus photos that tell the story to those who can’t be present) NIGHT SPOT OF THE YEAR Brownie’s Hideaway in Willis (The carnival spirit seemed to have gotten its kick start at Brownie’s) SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL AWARD Anthony ‘Jericho’ Greenidge – used his air time to be positive and ensure information about the happenings of Carnival was dispensed adequately and in a timely manner. Thanks Jericho! LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Elwin Mc Quilkin [The Black Wizard] A three time calypso monarch, a former soca monarch and a former road march winner – but the numbers could never do justice to the stellar accomplishments of La Digue’s own Mr. Elwin Mc Quilkin. Celebrating 40 years as a stalwart in calypso, 40 years as a cultural icon, 40 years as a role model Grenada stand up as we acknowledge a true Grenadian hero a teacher by profession but a social educator, a political commentator and a perennial voice of the people. Congrats Mr. Mc Quilkin. Dexter Mitchell Made In Grenada