Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2025. 1:04 pm CST.
Photo Credit: Belize National Celebrations Commission
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize National Celebrations Commission is inviting nominations for the Belize@44 Creative and Cultural Excellence Awards, set to take place during National Celebrations Month in September. This initiative honours visionary artists, performers, and cultural figures who have dedicated their talents to shaping Belize’s national identity.
The BNCC said any community, group, or individual can nominate Belizeans who have three to five years or more of outstanding contributions in music, dance, film, visual arts, storytelling, and cultural preservation. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Award Categories
· Andy Palacio Award: Belizean music
· Leela Vernon Award: Cultural heritage & community action
· Don Elijio Panti Award: Indigenous knowledge preservation
· Zee Edgell Award: Literary arts
· Beverly Smith Lopez Award: Acting in theatre & film
· George Gabb Award: Visual arts & design
· Rosita Baltazar Award: Dance
Past Recipients
The following honourees were recognized over the past few years for their contributions to Belize’s creative and cultural legacy:
· 2021: Evan X Hyde, Althea Sealy, Lucio Alcoser Sr., Fernando Cruz, Leonides Sanchez, Leroy Green
· 2022: Laurence Vernon, Dawn Adderley, Bredda David, Susano Blanco, Pen Cayetano, Brad Pattico, Ray Gongora
· 2023: Godfrey Smith, Gregory Vernon, Adrian Martinez, Aurora Saqui, Carl Gordon, Mime Martinez, Beverly Swasey
· 2024: Rowland Parks, Alfonso Tzul, Mathew & Virgin Martinez, Teresita Ulloa, Mercy Sabal, Adela Pederson Vallejos, Mohobub Flores
How to Nominate
To submit a nomination, send a 200-word profile detailing the nominee’s work and impact, along with supporting visuals, to nationalcelebrations@nichbelize.org by May 30, 2025.
Recognize a deserving individual today and help celebrate the artists and cultural figures shaping Belize’s future.
At the beginning of April, the BNCC held its first meeting to plan the 44th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence. Chaired by Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Culture, and Immigration, this session marked the start of preparations for a season filled with patriotism, culture, and national pride.
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Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2025. 1:04 pm CST. Photo Credit: Belize National Celebrations Commission By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize National Celebrations Commission is inviting nominations for the
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