Reggae legends to be honored at Miramar’s Reggae Icon Awards 2026

The city of Miramar will spotlight the legacy and global reach of reggae music at the Reggae Icon Awards 2026 on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Miramar Cultural Center Banquet Hall.

The awards ceremony forms part of the Afro Carib Weekend Experience, a Black History Month celebration that also includes the Afro Carib Festival signature event and Selecta Showdown. Organizers describe the evening as a tribute to reggae’s cultural impact and its influence across generations.

Hosted by Commissioner Carson “Eddy” Edwards, the event will feature Jody-Ann Gray as emcee and Dahlia Harris as keynote speaker.

“Reggae music has always been more than a sound, it is a movement, a message, and a powerful cultural force,” Edwards said in a statement. “The Reggae Icon Awards is our opportunity to honor the pioneers and visionaries who laid the foundation for this global genre while continuing to inspire unity, pride, and purpose within our community and beyond.”

This year’s honorees include Dr. Carlene Davis-Cowan and Tommy Cowan, recipients of the Marcus Garvey Award; Lloyd Parks, who will receive the Reggae Icon Award; and Clive “Tennors” Murphy, who will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The ceremony will open with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the awards presentation from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Organizers say the evening will focus on recognition, cultural celebration and community connection while highlighting reggae’s enduring influence.

The Reggae Icon Awards 2026 underscores Miramar’s continued emphasis on celebrating Black history, Caribbean heritage and the arts. The event is open to the public, and advance registration is encouraged at www.ReggaeIconAwards2026.Eventbrite.com.