| 1st iKON Awards | |
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| Date | March 25, 2023 |
| Site | Kampala Serena Hotel Kampala, Uganda |
| Hosted by | Anita Fabiola, Moses Kiboneka |
| Produced by | Usama Mukwaya |
| Directed by | Bushington |
The 1st Ikon Awards ceremony, presented by the Sauti Plus Hub, [1] honored Ugandan films released from 2021 and 2022, and took place at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda, on March 25, 2023. [2]
| Date | Event |
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| Saturday, January 28, 2023 | Nominations announcement |
| Saturday, February 11, 2023 | Nominees luncheon |
| Saturday, March 25, 2023 | IKON Awards |
The nominations were announced by actors Laura Kahunde and Sam Bagenda on January 28, 2023. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] The main awards who will be hosted by Anita Fabiola and comedian Moses Kiboneka [10]
| Best Film | Best Director |
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| Best Actor | Best Actress |
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| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
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| Best Screenplay | Ikon Rising Star |
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| Best Cinematography | Best Production Design |
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| Best Costume Design | Best Makeup and Special Effects |
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| Best Editing | Best Sound |
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| Best Visual Effects | Best Animation Film |
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| Best Actor in a TV Series | Best Actress in a TV Series |
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| Best TV Series | Best Documentary |
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| Best Short Film | Best Student Film |
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| Ikon Fellow of the Year | Best Emerging Film |
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The following presented awards and performed musical numbers.
| Name(s) | Role |
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| Sheila Salter | Announcer for the 1st Ikon Awards |
| Doreen Nabanja | Presenter of the award for Best Visual Effects |
| Allan Manzi | Presenter of the award for Best Short film |
| Cleopatra Koheirwe | Presenter of the award for Best Documentary film |
| Osman Matovu Lydia Namata | Presenters of the award for Best Animation |
| Lutakome Tony Kayanja | Presenter of the award for Best Student Film |
| Ali Mutaka | Presenter of the award for Best Sound |
| Irene Sewankambo Lubowa Yasin | Presenters of the award for Best Editor |
| Sarah Kisawuzi | Presenter of the award for Best Make up and Hairstyling |
| Natasha Sinayobye | Presenter of the award for Best Costume Design |
| Sam Bagenda | Presenter of the award for Best Production Design |
| Harriet Nalubwama | Presenter of the Life time Achievement Award |
| Catherine Namugenyi | Presenter of the Rising Star Award |
| Prossy Mukisa | Presenter of the Emerging Film Award |
| Fauziah Nakiboneka | Presenter of the award for Best Actor in a tv series |
| Aisha Kyomuhangi | Presenter of the award for Best Actress in a tv series |
| Faridah Ndausi | Presenter of the award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Hamida Mukandutiye | Presenter of the award for Best Supporting Actress |
| Godfrey Musinguzi | Presenter of the award for Best TV Drama |
| Oyenbot | Presenter of the award for Best Cinematography |
| Nana Kagga | Presenter of the award for Best Screenplay |
| Raymond Rushabiro | Presenter of the award for Best Actress in a leading Role |
| Ramsey Nouah | Presenter of the award for Best Actor in a leading Role |
| Matt Bish | Presenter of the award for Best Director |
| Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga | Presenter of the award for Best film |
| Usama Mukwaya | Presenter of the "In Memoriam" segment |
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