Tarrus Riley ... star of the show.

THE INAUGURAL Reggae Academy Awards, held on February 24 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, is the latest attempt to properly recognise the achievements of local musicians. Entertainment attorney, Lloyd Stanbury, was the man behind the event which saw singer Tarrus Riley walking away with four awards.

Photographer Colin Hamilton covered the show for The Gleaner. Here are some of the scenes.

Ziggy Marley, whose father Bob Marley was given the Reggae Icon Award, performed.

Guitarist Ernie Ranglin (centre) with his Reggae Legend Award. With him are Island Records founder Chris Blackwell (left) and Information Minister Olivia 'Babsy' Grange.

Brick and Lace, winners of the Best Dancehall Vocal Performance by duo or group category, for the song, 'Love Is Wicked'.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell (left) accepts his Reggae Trailblazer Award from Information Minister Olivia 'Babsy' Grange.

Shaggy won the Best Dancehall Album category for 'Intoxication'.

Prodigal Son (centre) receives his Best Solo Male Vocal Gospel Award from Tommy Cowan.

Producer Stephen McGregor, whose Tremor beat won the Best Dancehall Compilation Award.