On Tuesday, March 26th, 2002 Winter Music Conference presented the 17th annual Internationald Dance Music Awards at Level.

The awards nominees were selected by their music industry peers for the exceptional innovation, perseverance and achievement, both in front of and behind the scenes, which have lead to the growth enjoyed by the worldwide dance music community.

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The presenters:

Host - Daniel Glass

Host - Sonique

Sono

Eyra Gail (aka LaRissa)

Soluna

The New Miami Sound Machine (MSM)

DJ Encore

Ann Nesby

MSM

DJ Rap

Chris and Erik (Ian Van Dahl)

DJ Encore

Pussy 2000

Lucas Prata

Ann Nesby

Pepper Mashay

Georgie Porgie

Thea Austin

Metro

George Calle

Nicole J McCloud

The Winners

Best Alternative/ Rock 12" : “Clint Eastwood” Gorillaz, Virgin

Best Latin 12" - “Hero” Enrique Iglesias, Interscope

Best Hi NRG/Euro 12" - “Castles in the Sky” Ian van Dahl, Robbins

Best House/Garage 12" - “Finally” Kings of Tomorrow, Atlantic

Best R&B/Urban 12" - “Family Affair” Mary J Blige, MCA

Best Rap/Hip Hop12" - “Get Your Freak On” Missy Elliott, EW/Elektra

Best Progressive House/Trance 12" - “Castles In the Sky” Ian van Dahl, Robbins

Best New  Dance Artist Solo - Craig David, Atlantic  

Best New  Dance Artist Group - Otown, J Records

Best Dance Artist Solo - Madonna, Maverick

Best Dance Artist Group - Daft Punk, Virgin

Best  Underground 12" Dance Record - “You’re the Worst Thing for Me” Pusuka, Tommy Boy

Best Pop 12" Dance Record - “Get The Party Started” Pink, Arista

Best Dance Video - “All For You” Janet Jackson, Virgin  

Best Radio Mix Show DJ - The Riddler

Best Remixer - Hex Hector

Best Producer - Neptunes

Best Independent  Record Label - Groovilicious

Best Independent  Record Label By a Major - Astralwerks

Best Major Record Label - Virgin

Best National  Promoter for An Ind't Label - Mario Alayon, Strictly Rhythm

Best National Ind't Record Promoter - Gary Deane

Best Nat'l  Record Promoter for A Major Label - Cary Vance, Virgin

Best Record Pool - Dixie Dance Kings Record Pool - Dan Miller - Pool Director

Best International DJ - Danny Tenaglia

Best Compilation - “Global Underground Series” Boxed

Pusaka (Chris Cox and DJ Irene) and Thea Austin

Caroline BazBaz (Arista)

Ian Van Dahl

Daft Punk (by video)

Cary Vance (Virgin)

Hex's possee

Nicole J McCloud and Riddler
(Best Mishow DJ)

Dan Miller (Dixie Dance Kings)

DJ Rich P

Michael McDavid (Groovilicious)

Gary Deane (Promo Only)

Cary Vance

Pusaka and Thea Austin

Hanging out at Level

Me, Dj Encore, Rich P (Riddler)

Chris Cox, Shelli Andranigian, Thea Austin, Nick Drakakis

Thunderpuss Next Generation - Jody den Broeder and Ron Thomas

Christophe, Chris Cox, Erik

Devon, Harry Towers, Gillette

Kim Sozzi

Rich P, Ricardo, Barry Harris

Chris Cox and DJ Escape

 , Aubrey

Chris Cox, Soluna girl

Pussy 2000

Melissa Scotto

Chris Cox and Sonique

Joe Bermudez, DJ Encore, Tingo Jr

Thea Austin and Manager

David Jurman, Shelli Andranigian

Electro Blue

The awesome performers

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Aubrey

Soluna

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Nicole J McCloud

Georgie Porgie