For recordings released during May 1st, 2012 through April 30th, 2013.

Note: No more than Five (5) nominations in each category unless ties.

 

1. Caribbean International Artist of the Year
(Award to the Artist’s) Industry & People’s choice (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification).

2. Best DJ/Radio Host Soca Artist (DJ’s/Radio Host that sings)

(Award to the Artist) For a Dj /Host Soca Artist who sing and perform (People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification).

3. Best New Female Soca Artist of the Year

(Award to the Artist) For a new artiste who releases their first recording, which establishes the public identity of that artist. (People’s choice)                                                 

(Artist name appears in parenthesis for identification).

 

4. Best New Male Soca Artist of the Year

(Award to the Artist) For a new artist who releases their first recording, which establishes the public identity of that artist. (People’s choice)       

(Artist name appears in parenthesis for identification).

              

5. Best Soca Collaboration of the Year
(Award to the Artist) For a collaborative performance with vocals by artist’s who do not normally perform together.  (People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification).

6. Best Soca Compilation Riddim of the Year

(Award to the Producer (s) who’s responsible for the concept) Must consist of 2 or more artists (People’s choice} (Name of riddim appears in parenthesis for identification).

7. Young Soca Artist of the Year

(Award to the Artist) For a young soca artist 5yrs - 15yrs who releases a soca recording. (People’s choice)  (Artist name appears in parenthesis for identification).

8. Soca Writer of the Year
(A Songwriter (s) Award) Must write 3 SOCA hits or more based on radio & party play and record/CD sales (International Soca Academy)          

(Songwriter (s) names appear in parenthesis for identification).

9. Best Groovy Soca of the Year - Female
(Award to the Artist (s)) The BPM must be within 96 to 125. (Radio plays and People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification).

 

10. Best Groovy Soca of the Year - Male
(Award to the Artist (s)) The BPM must be within 96 to 125. (Radio plays and People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification).

11. International Soca DJ of the Year
(Award to the DJ) For DJs who travel internationally, with a major focus (at least 75%) on the advancement and promotion of Soca music (People’s choice) (DJ names appear in parenthesis for identification). 

12. Best Up-tempo Soca of the Year - Female
(Award to the Artist) The BPM must be over 125. (Radio plays and People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification). 

 

13. Best Up-tempo Soca of the Year - Male
(Award to the Artist) The BPM must be over 125. (Radio plays and People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification). 

 

14. Soca of the Year
(Award to the Artist) Most popular Soca song (Radio & Party plays and CD/Record sales) (industry & People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification).

15. Favorite Soca Info Website
(Award goes to the Domain Holder). For the most popular Website which promotes Soca music/Events, current events/news, related Soca artists news, and related events. (People’s choice) (Domain name appears in parenthesis for identification).

 

16. Overall Soca Band of the Year
(Award to the band) A band with or without live brass,  live performance must contain 75% or more Soca tracks.  (Industry & People’s choice) (Band name appear in parenthesis for identification).

17. Soca Producer of the Year
(A Producer's Award) Must produce 3 or more Soca hits (International Soca Academy & People’s choice) (Producer's names appear in parenthesis for identification).

 

18. Best Soca Video of the Year
(Award to the Producer/Artist) A Soca video with no less than a 2-minute clip (Industry & People’s choice) (Producer/Artist name appear in parenthesis for identification).

19. Best Soca Chutney Video of the Year
(Award to the Producer/Artist) A Soca Chutney video with no less than a 2-minute clip (Industry & People’s choice) (Producer/Artist name appear in parenthesis for identification).

 

20. Overall Soca Chutney Band of the Year
(Award to the band) A band with or without live brass, live performance must contain 75% or more Soca Chutney tracks. (Industry & People’s choice) (Band name appear in parenthesis for identification).

21. Soca Chutney of the Year
(Award to the Artist) Most popular song for Soca mixed with Chutney (Radio & Party plays and CD/Record sales) (industry & People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification).

 

22. Favorite “Soca” Online Radio
(Award goes to the Online Radio Domain Holder). For the most popular Online Radio Website which promotes Soca music, current events/news, related Soca artistes news and related events. (People’s choice) (Online Radio domain name appears in parenthesis for identification).

23. Best Soca Remake of the Year
(Award to the Artist) For a soca remake (oldies) by a soca artist’s.  (People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification).

24. Best Pan Soca of the Year (TNT Special)
(Award to the Artis) The song must have Steel Pan related lyrics. (People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification).

25. Best Soca Radio DJ of the Year (TnT Special)

(Award to the Radio DJ) For a Radio DJ who plays 75% or more Soca on his/her program through the year. (People’s choice) (Radio DJ name appear in parenthesis for identification).

26. Japan - Soca & Video of the Year

(Award to the Artiste) Most popular Japanese Soca & Video (Radio & Party plays) (industry & People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification).

27. Soca Chutney Artist of the Year (Female)

(Award to the Artist) For an Artist that performs and sings exceptionally and have a hit Soca Chutney song (s) (Industry & People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification).

28. Soca Chutney Artist of the Year (Male)

(Award to the Artist) For an Artist that performs and sings exceptionally and have a hit Soca Chutney song (s) (Industry & People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification).

29. Soca Chutney Producer of the Year
(A Producer's Award) Must produce 3 or more Soca Chutney hits (International Soca Academy & People’s choice) (Producer's names appear in parenthesis for identification).

30. Calypsonian of the Year
(Award to the Artist’s) Artist that sings calypso’s. Industry & People’s choice (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification).

31. Caribbean Dance/Pop/Rap/R&B of the Year
(Award to the Artist’s) For a caribbean artist that sings dance, pop, rap or r&b flavor. Industry & People’s choice (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification).

32. USA Artist & Soca of the Year
(Award to the Artist’s) Artist that sings soca and live in the US. Industry & People’s choice (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification).

33. Soca Duo or Group of the Year
(Award to the Group) For established duos or groups with vocals, that normally performs together.  (Industry & People’s choice)

(Duo/Group name appears in parenthesis for identification).

34. Best DJ Soca Mix CD of the Year
(Award to the DJ) For DJs who make soca mixes, with a major focus at least 75% on the advancement and promotion of Soca music (People’s choice) (DJ names appear in parenthesis for identification). 

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The Honorees for the 10th Annual International Soca Awards  

In addition to the SAO Awards, the SOCA AWARDS Organization Inc. presents other notable honorees. These awards recognize contributions and activities of significance to the recording field that fall outside the framework of the SOCA AWARDS categories, and include the SAO President's Award the Colin Jackman's Award, SAO Lifetime Achievement Award,  SAO Hall Of Fame Award, SAO Legend Award, SAO Technical Award and the SAO Trustees Award.  

SAO Awards

The INTERNATIONAL SOCA AWARDS is the most prestigious award show in the Soca recording industry, presented annually by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc. An iSA is awarded by the SOCA AWARDS Organization voting membership (International Soca Academy) to honor excellence in the Soca recording industry. It is truly a peer honor, awarded by artistes and technical professionals for artistic and/or technical achievement, not sales or chart positions. The annual INTERNATIONAL SOCA AWARDS presentation brings together thousands of creative and technical professionals in the Soca recording industry from all over the world.   

SAO: President's Award, the Colin Jackman's Award

The President’s Award, the COLIN JACKMAN’s Award was established in 2009 by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc.  It is the highest honor of the SOCA AWARDS Organization. This prestigious award is given to an individual(s) who has made outstanding artistic and significant contributions to the SOCA /CALYPSO art form, in the field of recording and live performances to display a spirit of philanthropy, charitable causes, a perseverance in his or her works, therefore displaying a true well rounded and star qualities.  

SAO: Life Time Achievement Award

The SOCA Lifetime Achievement Award, established in 2004, is presented by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc. to performers who, during their lifetimes have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording and live performances.    

SAO: Hall of Fame Award

The SOCA Hall of Fame Award was established by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc. in 2005 to honor recordings of consistent quality and continued success in the SOCA industry that spans from the late 7o’s to present. Inductees are selected Annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the SOCA industry. 

SAO: Legend Award

This Special Merit Award is presented on occasion by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc. to individuals or groups for ongoing contributions / influence in the recording field. The SOCA Legend Award began in 2004.   

SAO: Trustees Award 

This Special Merit Award is presented by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc. to individual (s) who, during their careers in music, have made significant contributions, performances and to the field of recording. The Trustees Award established in 2005.

SAO: Technical Award

Presented by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc. the Technical SOCA AWARD recognizes individuals and organizations that made significant contributions to the SOCA art form other than to the field of recording. The Technical Award was established in 2005.  

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