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Masquerader of the Year
Honouring an outstanding masquerader who has demonstrated exceptional creativity, commitment and performance.
Celebrating the creativity, culture, excellence and heritage of Ghana's masqueraders and fancy dress communities.
The NFMFDGH Awards are designed to honour individuals, masquerade groups, performers, creative professionals and cultural contributors who continue to strengthen the masquerade, fancy dress and cultural heritage movement of Ghana.
Through recognition and celebration, the awards provide an opportunity to spotlight outstanding talent, dedication, creativity, leadership and community impact within the cultural sector.
Recognising exceptional achievement.
Preserving Ghanaian cultural identity.
Explore the categories that will form part of the NFMFDGH Awards.
Honouring an outstanding masquerader who has demonstrated exceptional creativity, commitment and performance.
Recognising a group that demonstrates outstanding teamwork, creativity and cultural presentation.
Celebrating exceptional costume design, creativity, originality and visual presentation.
Recognising performances that beautifully showcase Ghanaian culture, heritage and artistic expression.
Celebrating a federation member whose dedication has made a meaningful difference.
Honouring individuals or groups making a positive contribution to their communities.
Recognising exceptional performers who bring energy, creativity and entertainment to carnival celebrations.
Recognising individuals contributing photography, media, design and creative storytelling.
A prestigious recognition for outstanding lifelong contribution to masquerade and fancy dress culture.
Find out who can submit an award form and who is eligible to participate in the voting process.
Award nomination forms may be accessed by individuals and organisations who meet the requirements of the relevant award category.
Registered masquerade and fancy dress groups may submit nominations.
Eligible performers, costume designers and cultural practitioners may apply.
Eligible NFMFDGH members may nominate qualified individuals or groups.
Recognised cultural and carnival organisations may participate.
Voting is open to eligible participants who meet the official NFMFDGH Awards voting requirements.
Eligible registered federation members can participate in voting.
Voters may be required to complete verification before casting a vote.
Where public voting is enabled, members of the public who meet the requirements may vote.
Voting rules will determine how many votes an eligible voter may cast.
Eligibility requirements, nomination periods, verification procedures and voting rules may vary by award category. Please review the official guidelines before submitting a form or voting.
Explore the award categories, learn about nominations and prepare to be part of the celebration of Ghanaian cultural excellence.
Culture • Excellence • Heritage • Celebration