The 24th Awit Awards
12 Dec 2011 | Music Museum

 The AWIT AWARDS is an expression of the Filipino’s undying passion for music - music etched in every Filipino’s heart. Awit Awards is a prestigious award-giving body, spearheaded by PARI (THE PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF THE RECORD INDUSTRY, INC.), that gives recognition to Filipino performing artists and people behind the making of Filipino recorded music.

I. Performance Awards

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST

• Mahal Kita (Di Mo Pansin) - KYLA [Polyeast Records]
• Your Song - LEA SALONGA [Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)/Ambient Media]
• ‘Di Lang Ikaw - JURIS [Star Recording Inc.]
• You Don’t Know - REGINE VELASQUEZ [Universal Records, Inc.]
• Ain’t A Crime - AMBER DAVIS [Viva Records Corporation]

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE RECORDING ARTIST

• Huling Araw - DJ MYKE [Ivory Music & Video]
• Someday - NYOY VOLANTE [MCA Music, Inc.]
• Handog - DOLPHY [Polyeast Records]
• Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo - GARY VALENCIANO [Star Recording Inc.]
• Did It Ever - GARY VALENCIANO [Universal Records, Inc.]

BEST COLLABORATION

• Sari Saring Kwento - CHAMP LUI PIO feat. GLOC 9 and NOEL CABANGON [Polyeast Records]
• Star Ng Pasko - AIZA SEGUERRA, JURIS, CAROL BANAWA and YENG CONSTANTINO [Star Recording Inc.]
• Muli - JAYR and NINA [Universal Records, Inc.]
• Pangarap Lang Kita - PAROKYA NI EDGAR feat. HAPPEE SY [Universal Records, Inc.]
• The Love Song - RAFFI AND DAVEY [Viva Records Corporation]

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A GROUP OF RECORDING ARTISTS

• Picture Picture - TANYA MARKOVA [MCA Music, Inc.]
• Baliw - KISS JANE [Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)/MRU Publishing/Sonic State]
• Ang Huling Yakap Ng Mundo - IMAGO [Universal Records, Inc.]
• Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako) - PAROKYA NI EDGAR [Universal Records, Inc.]
• ‘Yun Lang - TRUE FAITH [Viva Records Corporation]

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEW FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST

• Today I’ll See The Sun - FRENCHESKA FARR [GMA Records]
• Kalikasan - JUSTINE L. LEGASPI [Jarl Records]
• Anima Christi - LIEZEL GARCIA [Star Recording Inc.]
• This Moment - LARA CUEVAS [Viva Records Corporation]
• Solo - YSSA [Viva Records Corporation]

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEW MALE RECORDING ARTIST

• Huling Araw - DJ MYKE [Ivory Music & Video]
• Faithfully - JOVIT BALDIVINO [Star Recording Inc./Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)]
• Carrie - JOVIT BALDIVINO [Star Recording Inc./Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)]
• Back To Love - QUEST [Universal Records, Inc./ Cornerstone Music Prod.]
• Panaginip - MARVIN ONG [Viva Records Corporation]

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEW GROUP OF RECORDING ARTISTS

• Picture Picture - TANYA MARKOVA [MCA Music, Inc.]
• Baliw- KISS JANE [ony Music Entertainment (Phils.)/MRU Publishing/Sonic State]
• Walang Iba - EZRA BAND [Star Recording Inc./Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)]
• Para Sa ‘Yo - RPM [Viva Records Corporation]
• Red Heaven - GENERAL LUNA [Warner Music Philippines]

I. Creativity Awards

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• Juris, Now Playing - Star Recording, Inc. (JURIS)
• Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics - Universal Records, Inc. (JAYR)
• Fantasy - Universal Records, Inc. (REGINE VELASQUEZ)
• Ngayon At Kailanman: A Tribute to George Canseco  - Universal Records, Inc.  (OGIE ALCASID)

SONG OF THE YEAR

• Falling In Love - REY CANTONG [Alpha Music Corporation]
• ‘Di Lang Ikaw - JURIS FERNANDEZ  [Star Recording, Inc.]
• Kaya Mo! - JONATHAN MANALO [Star Recording, Inc.]
• I’ll Be The One - CHRISTIAN MARTINEZ [Star Recording, Inc./ Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)]
• Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako) - ALFONSO “CHITO” MIRANDA, JR. [Universal Records, Inc.]

BEST BALLAD

• Isama Mo Ako - FRENCHESKA FARR [GMA Records]
• Muli - DINGDONG AVANZADO [Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)/ NF Productions]
• Kung Tayo’ Magkakalayo - GARY VALENCIANO [Star Recording, Inc.]
• ‘Di Lang Ikaw - JURIS FERNANDEZ [Star Recording, Inc.]
• Pangarap Lang Kita - PAROKYA NI EDGAR [Universal Records, Inc.]

BEST ROCK / ALTERNATIVE

• Lakad - SANDWICH [Polyeast Records]
• Hanging Habagat - CHAMP LUI PIO [Polyeast Records] 
• Higante - FRANCIS M/ELY BUENDI [Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)]
• Baliw - KISS JANE [Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)/MRU Publishing/Sonic State]
• Ang Huling Yakap Ng Mundo - IMAGO [Universal Records, Inc.]

BEST WORLD

• Panatang Makabayani - JINGLE BUENA [Musikatha Ministries Foundation, Inc.]
• Hitik Sa Bunga - BROWNMAN REVIVAL [Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)]

BEST NOVELTY

• Shawarma - SHIVAKER [MCA Music, Inc.]
• Ayaw Sa Akin - BAYANI AGBAYANI [Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)]
• Mr. Papabol - VHONG NAVARRO [Star Recording, Inc.]
• Kung Sexy Lang Ako - FAT SESSION [Viva Records Corporation]
• Jejemon - BLANKTAPE [Warner Music Philippines]

BEST DANCE RECORDING

• Shawarma - SHIVAKER [MCA Music, Inc.]
• Don’t Tie Me Down - KYLA [Polyeast Records]
• Move - GABRIEL VALENCIANO FEAT. KIANA VALENCIANO [Star Recording, Inc.]
• All Me - TONI GONZAGA [Star Recording, Inc.]
• Radio Revolution - QUEST [Universal Records, Inc./Cornerstone Music Production]

BEST INSPIRATIONAL / RELIGIOUS

• May Pag-asa Pa - REUBEN LAURENTE [Musikatha Ministries Foundation, Inc.]
• Lead Me Lord - AIZA SEGUERRA [Star Recording, Inc.]
• Sa ‘Yo Lamang - JAMIE RIVERA WITH HAIL MARY THE QUEEN CHILDREN’S CHOIR [Star Recording, Inc.]
• Kaya Mo - NEY DIMACULANGAN, TUTTI CARINGAL, KEAN CIPRIANO WITH PROTEIN SHAKE [Star Recording, Inc./Ambient Media]
• Mountain Wind - TRUE FAITH [Viva Records Corporation]

BEST CHRISTMAS

• Ilang Tulog Pa Ba? - ATENEO CHAMBER SINGERS [Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc.]
• Silent Night Nanaman - BAYANI AGBAYANI [Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)]
• Ngayong Pasko Magniningning Ang Pilipino - GARY VALENCIANO & TONI GONZAGA FEAT. UST CHOIR [Star Recording, Inc.]
• Christmas (A Time To Love) - ERIK SANTOS [Star Recording, Inc.]
• Nakaraang Pasko - CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA [Universal Records, Inc.]

BEST RAP

• Shawarma - SHIVAKER [MCA Music, Inc.]
• Jejemon - BLANKTAPE [Warner Music Philippines]

BEST R & B

• Easy Ka Lang - DJ MYKE [Ivory Music & Video]
• Mahal Kita (Di Mo Pansin) - KYLA [Polyeast Records]
• You Make Me Feel - TONI GONZAGA [Star Recording, Inc.]
• Back To Love - QUEST [Universal Records, Inc./Cornerstone Music Production]

BEST SONG WRITTEN FOR MOVIE/TV/STAGE PLAY

• Muli Movie “Muli”- DINGDONG AVANZADO [Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)/NF Productions]
• Walang Hanggan Teleserye “Immortal” - NEY DIMACULANGAN & YENG CONSTANTINO [Star Recording, Inc.]
• Kaya Mo Movie “RPG Metanoia” - NEY DIMACULANGAN, TUTTI CARINGAL, KEAN CIPRIANO WITH PROTEIN SHAKE [Star Recording, Inc./Ambient Media]

III. Technical Achievement Awards

BEST MUSICAL ARRANGEMENT

• Panalangin - MEL VILLENA [MCA Music, Inc.]
• Kung Wala Ka - BOBBY VELASCO [Polyeast Records]
• Handog - MEL VILLENA [Polyeast Records]
• To Be With You - MON FAUSTINO [Star Recording, Inc.]
• Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo - GERARD SALONGA [tar Recording, Inc.]

BEST VOCAL ARRANGEMENT

• Easy Ka Lang - DJ MYKE [Ivory Music & Video]
• Kung Wala Ka - BOBBY VELASCO [Polyeast Records]
• Mahal Kita (Di Mo Pansin) - FRANCIS LOUIS SALAZAR [Polyeast Records]
• The Last Time I Felt Like This - FERDIE MARQUEZ [Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)]
• Last Christmas - ITO RAPADAS [Universal Records, Inc.]

BEST ENGINEERED RECORDING

• Kung Wala Ka - NIKKI CUNANAN Asiatec Pink Noise [Polyeast Records]
• Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo - GERARD SALONGA Ambient Media [Star Recording Inc.]
• You Don’t Know - WILLY VILLA U.R. Recording Studio [niversal Records, Inc.]
• I Believe - WILLY VILLA U.R. Recording Studio [Universal Records, Inc.]
• Red Heaven - ANGEE ROZUL Tracks Studio [Warner Music Philippines]

IV. Album Packaging Excellence Award

BEST ALBUM PACKAGE

• Bryan Begin
  Graphic Design & Album Concept: RONNIE TRES REYES & NORMAN RAMOS
  Photography: JEANNE YOUNG
  BWB Records & Music

• Handog Ni Pidol (A Lifetime of Music and Laughter)
  Graphic Design & Album Concept: WILLIE A. MONZON
  Photography: RAYMUND ISAAC
  Polyeast Records

• KC
  Graphic Design: GRACE TORRES 
  Album Concept: MARIO JOSON 
  Photography: MARK NICDAO
  Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)

• Vina Morales: Awit Ng Ating Buhay
  Graphic Design: PATRICK KEVIN CABRERA IV
  Album Concept: ROQUE “ROX” SANTOS & PATRICK KEVIN CABRERA IV
  Photography: MARLON PECJO
  Star Recording, Inc.
• Nina Diamond: Greatest Hits
  Graphic Design: JOSEPH DE VERA
  Album Concept: ANNE POBLADOR
  Photography: Various artists
  Warner Music Philippines

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Disney - TANYA MARKOVA [MCA Music, Inc.]
• Kalayaan - BAMBOO [Polyeast Records]
• Lakad - SANDWICH [Polyeast Records]
• Suplado Ka Pala Sa Personal - ITCHYWORMS [Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)]
• Kaya Mo - NEY DIMACULANGAN, TUTTI CARINGAL, KEAN CIPRIANO WITH PROTEIN SHAKE [Star Recording Inc./Ambient Media]