Veteran designer West dominates Grand Kadooment awards

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Jenique BelgraveJournalist at Barbados Today

August 5, 2026

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Veteran designer West dominates Grand Kadooment awards

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For yet another year, veteran bandleader Betty West has captured the prestigious Best Festival Designer – The Robert Weekes Award with her portrayal of ICONS of Crop-Over in the 2026 Grand Kadooment.

Betty West Productions also copped Best Presentation – Heritage, Best Band on the Road – The George Dear Award and Small Band of the Year – Heritage.

Large Band of the Year- Heritage was won by Ryan Forde’s Vida By Esquire with Guardians of Heritage.

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