Jamaicans.com’s 27th annual Best of Jamaica Awards 2025 shone a spotlight on individuals whose work Jamaicans.com’s 27th annual Best of Jamaica Awards 2025 celebrated individuals whose work continues to shape Jamaican life at home and across the diaspora. Spanning media, culture, sport, fashion and community leadership, this year’s honourees reflect the breadth of Jamaican excellence and the importance of sustained contribution.
Individual awards were determined through a combination of public voting and judges’ selection, ensuring that both community impact and professional distinction were recognised. Together, these honourees represent the many ways Jamaican talent and leadership continue to influence global spaces.
2025 People’s Choice Awardees
The People’s Choice Awards reflect the voices of Jamaicans worldwide, with awardees selected through aggregated public nominations, recognising individuals whose work resonates most strongly with the public.
Basil Watson – Person of the Year
Internationally renowned sculptor recognised for his enduring global impact and contribution to Jamaican art and public memory.
Deandra Harrison – Social Media Personality of the Year
Honoured for authentic storytelling and consistent engagement with Jamaican life and culture online.
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Oblique Seville – Sportsman of the Year
Recognised for outstanding athletic performance and strong public support.
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Cecile Levee – Fashion Icon of the Year
Celebrated for her influence on Jamaican fashion, style and cultural expression.
Busy Signal – Best Reggae Song (Close To Me)
Honoured for a song that resonated widely with audiences.
Lila Iké – Best Reggae Act
Recognised for her impact and continued growth within reggae music.
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Tami Chin-Mitchell – Best Media Personality
Acknowledged for her influence and contribution to Jamaican media and culture.
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2025 Judges’ Pick Awardees
The Judges’ Pick Awards, selected by the Best of Jamaica Awards Committee, recognise individuals whose work demonstrates professional excellence, innovation and sustained cultural impact.
Yendi Phillips – Best Media Personality
Honoured for her long-standing contribution to Jamaican media and cultural storytelling.
Milton Foster – Best Social Media Personality
Recognised for using digital platforms to promote Jamaican identity, multilingualism and cross-cultural exchange.
Alrene Richards-Barr – Best Fashion Icon
Acknowledged for her influence, leadership and consistency within Jamaican fashion and style.
Chronixx – Best Reggae Song (Resilient)
Recognised for musical excellence and cultural relevance.
Romain Virgo – Best Reggae Act
Honoured for consistency and artistic contribution to reggae music.
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2025 Merit and Special Recognition Awards
The Merit Awards represent one of the most important individual honours, recognising Jamaicans whose careers demonstrate sustained contribution to Jamaica and the diaspora, as well as leadership within their communities.
Irwine Clare, OD – Change Maker of the Year
Honoured for his leadership and transformative impact on Jamaican athletics and sports administration.
Rae Williams – Merit Award for Media Excellence
Recognised for decades of work in journalism and broadcasting, and for carrying Jamaican storytelling into international media spaces.
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Danielle Williams & Ackera Nugent – Athletics Excellence
Honoured for outstanding achievements in track and field.
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Beenie Man & Etana – Music & Cultural Impact
Recognised for their enduring influence on Jamaican music and culture.
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Shaggy – Best Reggae Act
Recognised for his continued contribution to reggae music and Jamaica’s global cultural presence.
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Recognising Impact Across Generations
Together, these individual awardees reflect the diversity of Jamaican excellence — from emerging digital voices to cultural veterans whose work spans decades. Their recognition at the Best of Jamaica Awards 2025 reinforces the awards’ role as a community-driven platform that values both popular influence and sustained professional contribution.
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