Ernie Smith Music Ltd.: Awards

: Recognition for Ernie’s work has been both local and international, too numerous to list. Here are a few of the awards he has received over the years.

2007
Life Achievement Award –Jamaica Day, Toronto

2006
Vintage Award –Reggae Soca Awards

Order of Distinction, Rank of Officer. Ernie is now recognized by the Government of Jamaica as Glenroy Anthony Michael “Ernie” Smith, {BH(M)} O.D.

2004
Living Legends Award along with Ken Lazarus, Keith Lyn, David Rudder, Byron Lee, Mighty Sparrow, Winston Blake (Merritone Music)

2003
The Musgrave Bronze Medal, along with Oliver Samuels, silver and Chris Blackwell, Gold

2001
Independence Award, Prime Minister of Jamaica – along with Shaggy and The Mighty Sparrow

Lifetime Legend Award – Heineken Startime

1999
Nominated for the Bob Marley Lifetime Achievement Award – Tamika Awards, New York

1998
Best Produced Album in Jamaica for the year 1997 – “After 30 Years Life Is Just For Living”; Best produced song of the year “Didn't Know We Were Poor” - JAMI

Show “30 Years…and Counting” deemed the best show ever produced in Jamaica.

1993
Award of Merit, Canadian Reggae Awards

Longevity Award, CHRY 105.5FM, Canada

1992
Award of Merit for the most inspirational entry, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission

1972
Winner of the World Popular Song Festival sponsored by the Yamaha Foundation

Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service in the Field of Popular Music, Government of Jamaica

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