2023 TRMA Awards

Thank you for being a member of the TRMA and casting your vote for the 2023 Trop Rock Music Awards.

If you are not a current member of the Trop Rock Music Association, you can join and vote in the 2023 awards! https://troprock.org/get-involved/#generalmembership.

Winners were announced at the awards show in Gulf Shores, Alabama at the Hangout - October 25th - 29th, 2023.

Definition of Trop Rock Music: Tropical Rock (or Trop Rock) is a genre of popular music that incorporates elements of Rock and Roll, Country, Caribbean, Reggae or other musical genres to create a laid-back or “escapist” state of mind. Trop Rock may create its tropical or “island vibe” either with tropical or island-like instrumentation and production, or with beach, tropical or escapist lyrical themes, or both.

1. Male Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock male vocalist, including a male vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

• Eric Erdman

2. Female Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock female vocalist, including a female vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

• Erica Sunshine Lee

3. Duo/Trio

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock duo or trio during the eligibility year.

• Jonas Lorence Band

4. Band
Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock band of four or more members during the eligibility year.

• The Boat Drunks

5. Entertainer of the Year
Awarded to the top vote getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio or band, for excellence in all aspects of entertaining, including live performance, recording, song writing, video and broadcast, during the eligibility year.

• Donny Brewer

6. Album
Awarded to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock album, defined as an independent release of eight or more songs or 30 minutes of playing time, released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. Awarded to Artist and Producer(s) (if the producer(s) is/are
other than artist).

• The Pirate Sessions V - Jesse Rice

7a. Song

Awarded to the Songwriter (listed in parenthesis). Given to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock song released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the song was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not be part of a qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

• "Funky Little Beach Town" - Jonas Lorence Band (Jonas Lorence)

7b. Single
Awarded to artist and producer (listed in parenthesis), if other than the artist. Given to top vote getting qualifying trop rock recording released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the recording was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The
recording need not be part of a qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

• "Family Tree" - Donny Brewer featuring Eric Erdman, Carrie Welling, Sunny Jim, Thom & Coley

8. Music Video of the Year
Awarded to the top vote getting official artist-sanctioned music video for a qualifying trop rock song, which video was released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the video was not on the
final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not have been released in the eligibility year. Awarded to Artist(s) and Video producer/director (in parenthesis).

•  "Funky Little Beach Town" - Jonas Lorence

9. Best Album Art/Packaging
Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock album or EP cover art/design and packaging for an album or EP released during the eligibility year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year for an album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards year for Album of the Year or Best Art/Packaging. Awarded to artist and designer/artist (in parenthesis).

• The Pirate Session V - Jesse Rice/Nick Gibbens

10. Horizon Award
Awarded to the top vote-getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio, or band who shows the most promise for contributing to the Trop Rock genre through performance, songwriting and recording. Previous winners are not eligible.

• Aubrey Wollett

11. Musician
Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock musicians for outstanding musicianship, intended to recognize band members, or musicians for excellence in performing and/or recording in support of trop rock artists during the eligibility year.

• John Patti

12. Songwriter
Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in trop rock songwriting.

• Eric Erdman

13. Radio Station
Awarded to a radio station for excellence in trop rock radio broadcasting during the eligibility year.

• Radio Trop Rock

14. Radio Program
There are two Radio Program categories on the ballot - "live" and "recorded". Please vote for one show in each category.

Radio Program - Live

• "Trop Rockin' The USA" - Eric & Gina Babin

Radio Program - Recorded

• "4 @ 4 with Gina" - Gina Babin

15. Live Music Venue
Awarded to the top vote getting venue for outstanding presentation of live trop rock music during the eligibility year.

• Smokin' Tuna Saloon - Key West, FL

16. House Concert Venue
Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getter for outstanding house concert venue - small and large, based on annual attendance with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the Awards committee. Awarded to the host/hostesses of non-profit concert-style home-based venues featuring Trop Rock artists.

House Concert - SMALL:

• The Hangout - Colleen & Mark Fuchs

House Concert - LARGE:

• Buddy's Backyard - Buddy & Karen Roussel

17. Event of the Year
Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getters for outstanding events, small and large, featuring multiple trop rock artists. Meeting of the Minds is excluded from this category because it is a National Convention. Small and
large categories based on total registration, with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the awards committee.

Event - SMALL:

• A1A Beach Bash - St. Augustine Beach, FL

Event - LARGE:

• Music on the Bay - Tampa Bay, FL

Event - DESTINATION:

• Meeting of the Mayans - Belize

18. Fan of the Year
This award recognizes a Trop Rock "fan" for their support and promotion of Trop Rock music. It is meant for an individual/couple and not a group. Previous winners are NOT eligible.

• Glenn & Kellie Atwell

2022 TRMA Awards

Thank you for being a member of the TRMA and casting your vote for the 2022 Trop Rock Music Awards.

If you are not a current member of the Trop Rock Music Association, you can join and vote in the 2023 awards! https://troprock.org/get-involved/#generalmembership.

Winners were announced at the awards show in Key West on November 5th.

Definition of Trop Rock Music: Tropical Rock (or Trop Rock) is a genre of popular music that incorporates elements of Rock and Roll, Country, Caribbean, Reggae or other musical genres to create a laid-back or “escapist” state of mind. Trop Rock may create its tropical or “island vibe” either with tropical or island-like instrumentation and production, or with beach, tropical or escapist lyrical themes, or both.

1. Male Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock male vocalist, including a male vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

• Mike Nash

2. Female Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock female vocalist, including a female vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

• Erica Sunshine Lee

3. Duo/Trio

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock duo or trio during the eligibility year.

• Thom & Coley

4. Band
Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock band of four or more members during the eligibility year.

• The Boat Drunks

5. Entertainer of the Year
Awarded to the top vote getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio or band, for excellence in all aspects of entertaining, including live performance, recording, song writing, video and broadcast, during the eligibility year.

• James White

6. Album
Awarded to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock album, defined as an independent release of eight or more songs or 30 minutes of playing time, released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. Awarded to Artist and Producer(s) (if the producer(s) is/are
other than artist).

• The Life - Mike Nash

7a. Song

Awarded to the Songwriter (listed in parenthesis). Given to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock song released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the song was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not be part of a
qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

• "Songs for a Sunset" - Aaron Scherz

7b. Single
Awarded to artist and producer (listed in parenthesis), if other than the artist. Given to top vote getting qualifying trop rock recording released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the recording was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The
recording need not be part of a qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

• "Islandology" - John McDonald

8. Music Video of the Year
Awarded to the top vote getting official artist-sanctioned music video for a qualifying trop rock song, which video was released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the video was not on the
final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not have been released in the eligibility year. Awarded to Artist(s) and Video producer/director (in parenthesis).

• "Same Ship Different Day" - Erica Sunshine Lee

9. Best Album Art/Packaging
Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock album or EP cover art/design and packaging for an album or EP released during the eligibility year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year for an album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards year for Album of the Year or Best Art/Packaging. Awarded to artist and designer/artist (in parenthesis).

• The Life - Mike Nash

10. Horizon Award
Awarded to the top vote-getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio, or band who shows the most promise for contributing to the Trop Rock genre through performance, songwriting and recording. Previous winners are not eligible.

• Bryton Stoll

11. Musician
Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock musicians for outstanding musicianship, intended to recognize band members, or musicians for excellence in performing and/or recording in support of trop rock artists during the eligibility year.

• John Patti

12. Songwriter
Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in trop rock songwriting.

• Eric Erdman

13. Radio Station
Awarded to a radio station for excellence in trop rock radio broadcasting during the eligibility year.

• Radio Trop Rock

14. Radio Program
There are two Radio Program categories on the ballot - "live" and "recorded". Please vote for one show in each category.

Radio Program - Live

• "Trop Rockin' The USA" - Eric & Gina Babin

Radio Program - Recorded

• "Happy Hour 2.0" Greg Dumas, Presented by Buddy's Backyard

15. Live Music Venue
Awarded to the top vote getting venue for outstanding presentation of live trop rock music during the eligibility year.

• Smokin' Tuna Saloon - Key West, FL

16. House Concert Venue
Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getter for outstanding house concert venue - small and large, based on annual attendance with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the Awards committee. Awarded to the host/hostesses of non-profit concert-style home-based venues featuring Trop Rock artists.

House Concert - SMALL:

• The Hangout - Colleen & Mark Fuchs

House Concert - LARGE:

• Buddy's Backyard - Buddy & Karen Roussel

17. Event of the Year
Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getters for outstanding events, small and large, featuring multiple trop rock artists. Meeting of the Minds is excluded from this category because it is a National Convention. Small and
large categories based on total registration, with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the awards committee.

Event - SMALL:

• A1A Beach Bash - St. Augustine Beach, FL

Event - LARGE:

• Music on the Bay - Tampa Bay, FL

Event - DESTINATION:

• South of the Border Fest (SOB) - Puerto Penasco, MX

18. Fan of the Year
This award recognizes a Trop Rock "fan" for their support and promotion of Trop Rock music. It is meant for an individual/couple and not a group. Previous winners are NOT eligible.

• Sheila Jorgensen

2021 TRMA Awards

Thank you for being a member of the TRMA and casting your vote for the 2021 Trop Rock Music Awards.

If you are not a current member of the Trop Rock Music Association, you can join and vote in the 2022 awards! https://troprock.org/get-involved/#generalmembership.

Winners were announced at the awards show in Key West on November 5th.

Definition of Trop Rock Music: Tropical Rock (or Trop Rock) is a genre of popular music that incorporates elements of Rock and Roll, Country, Caribbean, Reggae or other musical genres to create a laid-back or “escapist” state of mind. Trop Rock may create its tropical or “island vibe” either with tropical or island-like instrumentation and production, or with beach, tropical or escapist lyrical themes, or both.

1. Male Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock male vocalist, including a male vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

• Mike Nash

2. Female Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock female vocalist, including a female vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

• Erica Sunshine Lee

3. Duo/Trio

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock duo or trio during the eligibility year.

• Thom & Coley

4. Band
Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock band of four or more members during the eligibility year.

• The Boat Drunks

5. Entertainer of the Year
Awarded to the top vote getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio or band, for excellence in all aspects of entertaining, including live performance, recording, song writing, video and broadcast, during the eligibility year.

• Donny Brewer

6. Album
Awarded to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock album, defined as an independent release of eight or more songs or 30 minutes of playing time, released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. Awarded to Artist and Producer(s) (if the producer(s) is/are
other than artist).

• My Jukebox at the Beach - Brent Burns (Dave Francis)
  Pretty Good, and You? - Ricky Lamb (David Smith & Ricky Lamb)

7a. Song

Awarded to the Songwriter (listed in parenthesis). Given to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock song released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the song was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not be part of a
qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

• "The Wave" - Donny Brewer (Donny Brewer & Eric Erdman)

7b. Single
Awarded to artist and producer (listed in parenthesis), if other than the artist. Given to top vote getting qualifying trop rock recording released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the recording was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The
recording need not be part of a qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

• "Low Key" - Aaron Scherz feat. Mike Nash (Aaron Scherz)

8. Music Video of the Year
Awarded to the top vote getting official artist-sanctioned music video for a qualifying trop rock song, which video was released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the video was not on the
final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not have been released in the eligibility year. Awarded to Artist(s) and Video producer/director (in parenthesis).

• "Single For Summer" - Erica Sunshine Lee (Erica Sunshine Lee & Joshua Mendez)

9. Best Album Art/Packaging
Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock album or EP cover art/design and packaging for an album or EP released during the eligibility year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year for an album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards year for Album of the Year or Best Art/Packaging. Awarded to artist and designer/artist (in parenthesis).

• Gulf Coast Happy Hour - Jonas Lorence Band (Jonas Lorence)

10. Horizon Award
Awarded to the top vote-getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio, or band who shows the most promise for contributing to the Trop Rock genre through performance, songwriting and recording. Previous winners are not eligible.

• Jonas Lorence

11. Musician
Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock musicians for outstanding musicianship, intended to recognize band members, or musicians for excellence in performing and/or recording in support of trop rock artists during the eligibility year.

• John Patti (steel pans)

12. Songwriter
Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in trop rock songwriting.

• Eric Erdman

13. Radio Station
Awarded to a radio station for excellence in trop rock radio broadcasting during the eligibility year.

• Radio Trop Rock

14. Radio Program
There are two Radio Program categories on the ballot - "live" and "recorded". Please vote for one show in each category.

Radio Program - Live

• "Trop Rockin' The USA" - Eric & Gina Babin

Radio Program - Recorded

• "4 & 4 With Gina" - Gina Babin

15. Live Music Venue
Awarded to the top vote getting venue for outstanding presentation of live trop rock music during the eligibility year.

• Smokin' Tuna Saloon - Key West, FL

16. House Concert Venue
Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getter for outstanding house concert venue - small and large, based on annual attendance with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the Awards committee. Awarded to the host/hostesses of non-profit concert-style home-based venues featuring Trop Rock artists.

House Concert - SMALL:

• The Hangout - Colleen & Mark Fuchs

House Concert - LARGE:

• Little Key West - Nick Cartos

17. Event of the Year
Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getters for outstanding events, small and large, featuring multiple trop rock artists. Meeting of the Minds is excluded from this category because it is a National Convention. Small and
large categories based on total registration, with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the awards committee.

Event - SMALL:

• A1A Beach Bash - St. Augustine Beach, FL

Event - LARGE:

• Pardi Gras - Galveston, TX

18. Music Business Professional of the Year

• Jon Burns & Michelle Clegg Brewer (tie)

19. Fan of the Year
This award recognizes a Trop Rock "fan" for their support and promotion of Trop Rock music. It is meant for an individual/couple and not a group. Previous winners are NOT eligible.

• Pege Wright

11th Annual TRMA Winners

1. Male Vocalist

• Donny Brewer  www.donnybrewer.com

2. Female Vocalist

• Heather Vidal  troprock.org/members/heathervidal/

3. Duo/Trio

• The Detentions  www.thedetentions.com

4. Band
This award recongnizes bands with 4 or more members and primarily perform in this configuration.

• Donny Brewer & The Dock Rockers  www.donnybrewer.com

5. Entertainer of the Year
This award recognizes the best LIVE performance by an independent Trop Rock solo, duo, trio or band.

• Donny Brewer  www.donnybrewer.com

6. Album
Nominees in this category are TRMA Academy members and have released an independent CD of new original Trop Rock music in 2017. Compilation CD's do not qualify.

• "Seahabilitation" - Cory Young  www.coryyoungmusic.com

Song
This category is open to ALL Trop Rock artists who released an original Trop Rock song in 2017. They do NOT have to be Academy members, and the song does not have to be part of a qualifying album. The song qualifies if it was only released as a "single".

• "Back to the Sun" - Donny Brewer & Reggie Starrett    https://donnybrewer.com

8. Horizon Award
This award recognizes a Trop Rock solo, duo, trio, or band who shows the most promise for contributing to the Trop Rock genre through performance, songwriting and recording of their original music.
Previous winners are not eligible.

• Cory Young  www.coryyoungmusic.com

9. Musician
This award recognizes outstanding musicianship, and is intended to recognize band members, not individual artists or band leaders, but the other musicians in the band or musicians who play with various artists.

• Melanie Howe - Percussion

10. Songwriter The final ballot for Songwriter of the Year will be voted on by the TRMA Academy members and Board of Directors.The nominees on the final ballot based on the nomination round voting are: Donny Brewer, Jack Mosley, Jesse Rice, Thom Shepherd, and Cory Young.

• Thom Shepherd

11. Radio Station

• RadioTropRock  www.radiotroprock.com

12. Radio Program - Live

• "Trop Rockin' The USA" - Eric & Gina Babin

13. Radio Program - Prerecorded

• "Trop Rock Takeover" - David Redman

14. Live Music Venue
This award recognizes the owners of a for-profit live music venue that features Trop Rock artists.

• T-Bone Tom's - Kemah, TX

15. House Concert Venue - Small
This award recognizes the host/hostess of a non-profit concert-style shows featuring Trop Rock artists. It is broken into small & large venues.

• Diablo Creek - Christ

16. House Concert Venue - Large

• The Habitat - Settlemyer

17. Event of the Year - Small
This award recognizes events/festivals who feature multiple Trop Rock artists. Meeting of the Minds is not considered in this category because it is a National Convention. It is divided into small and large based on registered attendees at the 2017 event, and an award will be given for each category.

• Laid Back Attack - Olympia, WA

18. Event of the Year - Large

• Music on the Bay - Tampa, FL

19. Fan of the Year
This award recognizes a Trop Rock "fan" for their support and promotion of Trop Rock music. It is meant for an individual and not a group. Previous winners are NOT eligible.

• Fred Wunder

2017 TRMA Award Winners

Male Vocalist: Donny Brewer
Female Vocalist: Brittany Kingery
Duo/Trio: The Detentions
Band: Boat Drunks
Entertainer: Donny Brewer
Album/CD: Winnebago Tapes Vol 1 - Donny Brewer
Song: Rum & Somethin' - Donnie Brewer & Reggie Starrett
Horizon: Jesse Rice
Musician: JD Edge
Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Radio A1A
Radio Station - Small Market: Radio Trop Rock
Radio Show: Trop Rockin' The USA - Eric & Gina Babin
Live Music Venue: Smokin' Tuna, Key West, FL
House Concert Venue:  The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett
Event of the Year:  Music on the Bay, Tampa Bay, FL
Fan of the Year: Colleen Fuchs
I Can Award: Donny Brewer
Songwriter of the Year: Donny Brewer
Lifetime Achievement Award: Earl Bernhardt and Pam Portner, Tropical Isle

2016 TRMA Award Winners

Male Vocalist: Donny Brewer
Female Vocalist: Brittany Kingery
Duo/Trio: The Detentions
Band: Jim Morris and the Big Bamboo Band
Entertainer: Bob Karwin
Album/CD: Rum Shoes - James "Sunny Jim" White
Song: Palapa Joe - Donnie Brewer
Horizon: Donny Brewer
Musician: John Patti
Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Radio A1A
Radio Station - Small Market: Songwriter's Island
Radio Show: Pirates and Poets--Jon Burns & Earl Sanders
Live Music Venue: Smokin' Tuna, Key West, FL
House Concert Venue:  The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett
Event of the Year:  Music on the Bay, Tampa Bay, FL
Fan of the Year: Debbie Hess
I Can Award: Thom Shepherd
Songwriter of the Year: Jim Morris
Lifetime Achievement Award: Jim Morris

2015 TRMA Award Winners

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White
Female Vocalist: Brittany Kingery
Duo/Trio: Tropical Soul
Band: The Southern Drawl Band
Entertainer: Howard Livingston & MM24
Album/CD: Songs from Talespin - Don Middlebrook
Song: Tequila Talking - Brittany Kingery
Horizon: Brittany Kingery
Musician: John Patti
Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Beachront Radio
Radio Station - Small Market: Songwriter's Island
Radio Show: Thom Shepherd Live from the Red Neck Yacht Club
Live Music Venue: Smokin' Tuna, Key West, FL
House Concert Venue: The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett
Event of the Year: Music on the Bay, Tampa Bay, FL
Fan of the Year: Marc & Tammy Hollander
I Can Award: Don Middlebrook
Songwriter of the Year: Don Middlebrook

2014 TRMA Award Winners

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White
Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker
Duo/Trio: Tropical Soul
Band: The Southern Drawl Band
Entertainer: Jimmy and the Parrots
Album/CD: Flotsam and Jetsam - James "Sunny Jim" White
Song: Parrotheads, Together We Fly - Jimi Pappas
Horizon: The Southern Drawl Band
Musician: Jimi Pappas
Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Beachront Radio
Radio Station - Small Market: Songwriter's Island
Radio Show: Island Time Radio Show -- DK the DJ
Live Music Venue: Smokin' Tuna, Key West, FL
House Concert Venue: The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett
Event of the Year: Music on the Bay, Tampa Bay, FL
Fan of the Year: Sam and Gina Densler
I Can Award: James "Sunny Jim" White
Songwriter of the Year: James "Sunny Jim" White & Steve Tolliver

2013 TRMA Award Winners

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White
Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker
Duo/Trio: Tropical Soul
Band: Boat Drunks
Entertainer: James "Sunny Jim"White
Album/CD: 6 Pack and a Tan - Howard Livingston
Song: Beer in the Cooler - Jerry Diaz
Horizon: John Friday
Musician: Jimi Pappas
Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Beachront Radio
Radio Station - Small Market: Songwriter's Island
Radio Show:Amish Beach Party - DJ Jeff Allen
Live Music Venue: Nav-a-gator, Lake Suzy, FL
House Concert Venue: The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett
Event of the Year: Music on the Bay, Tampa Bay, FL
Fan of the Year: Stephen "Koz" Koslowski
I Can Award: Jerry Diaz
Songwriter of the Year: Jerry Diaz

2012 TRMA Award Winners

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White
Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker
Duo/Trio: Latitude
Band: Jerry Diaz and Hannah’s Reef
Entertainer: Jimmy and the Parrots
Album/CD: Don't Come Knockin' if the Tiki Hut's Rockin' - Brent Burns
Song: Don't Come Knockin' if the Tiki Hut's Rockin' - Brent Burns
Horizon: Jimi Pappas
Musician: James "Sunny Jim"White
Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Beachront Radio
Radio Station - Small Market: Island Dreamz
Radio Show:Amish Beach Party - DJ Jeff Allen
Live Music Venue: Smokin' Tuna, Key West, FL
House Concert Venue: Isla Bella, Floresville, TX - Fred and Sara Guerrero
Event of the Year: Pardi Gras, New Orleans
Fan of the Year: Tami Tower
I Can Award: Mark Mulligan
Songwriter of the Year: Kelly McGuire

2011 TRMA Award Winners

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White
Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker
Duo/Trio: Latitude
Band: Boat Drunks
Entertainer: Brent Burns
Album/CD: KISS - James "Sunny Jim" White
Song: Waiting on Jimmy - Rob Mehl
Horizon: Capt. Josh
Musician: John Patti
Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Beachront Radio
Radio Station - Small Market: Island Dreamz
Radio Show:Amish Beach Party - DJ Jeff Allen
Live Music Venue: Nav-a-gator, Lake Suzy, FL
House Concert Venue: The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett
Event of the Year: Pardi Gras, New Orleans
Fan of the Year: Dave and Carolyn McBride
I Can Award: Sam Rainwater
Songwriter of the Year: Brent Burns

2010 TRMA Award Winners

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White
Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker
Duo/Trio: Latitude
Band: Howard Livingston & MM24
Entertainer: Howard Livingston & MM24
Album/CD: I've Got A Beach in My Backyard - Brent Burns
Song: I've Got A Beach in My Backyard - Brent Burns
Horizon: Jimmy Parrish & the Ocean Waves Band
Musician: James "Sunny Jim"White
Radio Station: Beachront Radio
Radio Show:Amish Beach Party - DJ Jeff Allen
Live Music Venue: Nav-a-gator, Lake Suzy, FL
House Concert Venue: The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett
Event of the Year: Stars Fell on Alabama, Gulf Shores, AL
Fan of the Year: Dale & Peach Hench
I Can Award: Howard Livingston
Songwriter of the Year: Brent Burns

2009 TRMA Award Winners

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White
Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker
Duo/Trio: Latitude
Band: Howard Livingston & MM24
Entertainer: Howard Livingston & MM24
Album/CD: I'm Living on and Island - Howard Livingston & MM24
Song: I'm Living on and Island - Howard Livingston & MM24
Horizon: Troy Allan
Musician: Howie Golub
Radio Station: Sandbar Radio
Radio Show:Amish Beach Party - DJ Jeff Allen
Live Music Venue: Nav-a-gator, Lake Suzy, FL
Event of the Year: Pardi Gras, New Orleans
Fan of the Year: Gary & Patty Janco
I Can Award: Jim Morris

2008 TRMA Award Winners

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White
Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker
Duo/Trio: Latitude
Band: Boat Drunks
Entertainer: Brent Burns
Album/CD:Ragtop and Flip Flops - Brent Burns
Song: Blame it on the Margaritas - Howard Livingston & MM24
Horizon: PHINS
Musician: Skeet Mavis & Troy Allan
Radio Station: Radio Margaritaville
Radio Show:Time After Island Time - Paul Leslie/Jeff Pike
Live Music Venue: Nav-a-gator, Lake Suzy, FL
Event of the Year: Meeting of the Minds, Key West
Fan of the Year: Shirley Gates
I Can Award: Brent Burns