The Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television, Arts and Sports Awards (commonly abbreviated as BEFFTA) are an awards ceremony aimed at honouring the best entertainment, showbiz, leadership and sports personalities from the black and ethnic communities in the

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and globally.

History

The event was founded in 2009 by United Kingdom-based philanthropist and

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Pauline Long. The aim of the awards is to recognise and celebrate the achievements within the African and Caribbean community from the world of fashion, music, film, media and TV. The very first ceremony took place during

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on 17 October 2009 at the

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Categories

The award has categories to accommodate all areas of the entertainment and arts industry, which include Music, Dance, Comedy, Radio, Television, Films, Models, DJs, Events, Photography, Fashion designers, Magazine and newspapers, Hair stylists, and Make-up artists. Categories in the Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television, Arts and Sports Awards are as follows:

Entertainment Category

Music

*Best Female Act *Best Male Act *Best Unsigned Act *Best Female Gospel Act *Best Male Gospel Act *Best International Gospect Act *Best International Female Act *Best International Male Act *Best UK Female African Act *Best UK Male African Act *Best Newcomer African Act *Best UK Reggae Act *Best Female International Afrobeats Act *Best Male International Afrobeats Act *Best Female International Caribbean Act *Best Male International Caribbean Act *Best Female African Legend *Best Male African Legend *Best Music Producer *Best Music Video Director *Best Music Video Producer *Best Music Video DOP *Best Music Video *Best Record Label *Best Musician *Best Songwriter

Dance

*Best Dance Act *Best Dance Choreographer

Comedy

*Best Male Comedian *Best Female Comedian

Radio

*Radio Station of the year *Female Radio Personality of the year *Male Radio Personality of the year

Podcast

*Podcast of the year *Podcast Presenter of the year

Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs/Social Media Group

*Best Community Newspaper *Magazine of the year *Journalist of the year *Blog of the year *Best Community Website *Best Social Media Community Group

Events

*Best Events Promoter *Event of The Year *Best Event Planner

DJ

*Female DJ of the year *Male Dj of the year *Best International DJ

Photographers

*Best Events Photographer *Best Fashion Photographer

Fashion Designers

*Best Male Fashion Designer *Best Female Fashion Designer

Stylists

*Best Hair Stylist *Best Wardrobe Stylist

Make-up Artists

*Best Make-up Artist *Best Make-up Brand

Fashion Choreographers

*Best Fashion Choreographer

Models

*Best male model *Best female model *Best Modelling Agency

Beauty Pageants

*Best Beauty Pageant *Best Beauty Queen *Best Former Beauty Queen *Best Beauty Pageant Director

Film Category

*Best director *Best Actor *Best Actress *Best Supporting Actor *Best Supporting Actress *Best African Film Director *Best African Supporting Actress *Best African Supporting Actor *Best African Actress *Best African Actor *Best International Film *Best International African Film *Best UK African Film *Best UK Film *Best UK African Rising Star *Best International African Rising Star *International Rising Star *Best Producer *Best African Producer *Best Short Film *Best screenwriter/Scriptwriter *Best theatre production *Best Cinematographer

TV Category

*Best Actress *Best Actor *Best TV Station *Best TV Show *Best TV personality *Best presenter *Best Webseries *Best online TV

ART Category

*Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets *Best Art Director *Best Author

BEFFTA UK Special Awards

*BEFFTA YOUNG FEMALE ACHIEVER AWARD *BEFFTA YOUNG MALE ACHIEVER AWARD *BEFFTA INSPIRATION AWARD *BEFFTA FASHION ICON *BEFFTA FILM ICON *BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON *BEFFTA MEDIA ICON *BEFFTA CREATIVE ICON *BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD *BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD *BEFFTA HUMANITARIAN AWARD *BEFFTA BEST SPORTS PERSONALITY *BEFFTA FEMALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD *BEFFTA MALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD *BEFFTA FEMALE LEGEND AWARD *BEFFTA MALE LEGEND AWARD *BEFFTA BUSINESS AWARD *BEFFTA KEYWORKER AWARD *BEFFTA CHARITY AWARD *BEFFTA ACTIVIST AWARD

Voting

The nomination process is in the hands of the public, then there is a vetting and shortlisting process for finalists, before public voting commences. This helps the organisers to reach the most relevant acts and be able to control the number of recipients.

References

External links

*{{Official website, www.beffta.com Awards established in 2009 2009 establishments in the United Kingdom