NASSAU, BAHAMAS — For a second consecutive year, two of Verizon Media Group and Paramount Systems’ talk show programs have been recognized as industry leaders, retaining top spots at the 2020 Elevation Awards
“Beyond the Headlines” with host Clint Watson won TV Talk Show of the Year and “Freedom March” with host Rodney Moncur won Radio Talk Show of the Year.
“It speaks to the strength of our team to continuously deliver a superior product and to meet the needs of our viewership,” said Watson, upon hearing the news of his win.
“…I’m excited about what we are doing with ‘Beyond the Headlines’ and where we are going to go. We will do great things next year.
“We are proud that we are the only nightly news analysis show in the country, which speaks to our commitment to always being there with the stories of the day and standing with our news product as a news analysis show.”
Watson said the show has been expanded this year to incorporate more graphics, more visuals and more connection with the audience, offering thanks and gratitude to his producers and technical team.
The TV show host also thanked his viewers who have been “remarkable, loyal and committed” for their continued support, along with the show’s title sponsor Aliv and senior contributors.
Other winners of the night included:
Theodore Elyett for Fashion Designer of the Year
Julien Believe for Male Artist of the Year
Patrice Murrell for Female Artist of the Year
Najie Dun for Gospel Artist of the Year
Freddy “Got Stykez” Seymour for Music Producer of the Year
Shine for New Artist of the Year
Tebby for BIA Award
Twindem for Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Judah Tha Lion — “Hallway” for Contemporary Song of the Year
Shine — “Feel Like Whining” for Traditional Song of the Year
Dyson Knight — “I Can Do It” for Soca Song of the Year
Nakhaz — “I’m A Bahamian” for Hip-Hop Song of the Year
Leon — “On My Mind” ft. DJ Ovadose for Collaboration of the Year
Cara T. Newton — “Faithful God” for Gospel Song of the Year
Cara T. Newton and the Red Alert Band — “More Than Enough” ft. Oslien Jadorte for Gospel Collaboration of the Year
Jay Shephard — “Real One” for Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year
Kyle Ferguson — “Jiggy Productions” for Video Producer of the Year
Baha Men — “Let’s Go” for Music Video of the Year
Anneisha Jones — “Behind the Beat: Unmasking the Bahamian Sound” for Short Film of the Year
Najie Dunn — “Hallelujah” for Gospel Music Video of the Year
“The New Sawyer Boy Show” for TV Series of the Year
Bamboo Shack — “National Boyfriend Day” for TV Commercial of the Year
Das Quay for Sketch Comedian of the Year
Latoya Laughs for VLOG of the Year
DJ Godson for Party DJ of the Year
10th Year Seniors for Blog of the Year
Shawn Hanna — “Shawn Hanna Photography” for Photography of the Year
Jaquay Adderley for Entertainer of the Year
Allan Wallace for Visual Artist of the Year
Kes — “Savannah Grass” for Caribbean Music Video of Year
Sherwin Gardner — “Trouble” for Caribbean Gospel Song of the Year
Positive — “We Go Dancing” for Caribbean Gospel Music Video of the Year
Koffee — “Toast” for Caribbean Song of the Year
Koffee for Caribbean Artist of the Year
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