About UMAs

The Urban Model Awards is a unique annual red carpet awards show that recognizes and celebrates the success of urban models in the industry. These models have graced the covers of, and have been featured in magazines, music videos, fashion shows, movies, TV shows, etc. The UMAs are the only awards ceremony that acknowledges the accomplishments and hard work that these beautiful women have put in the year before and the UMA’S is determine to show the entire world how beautiful our industry is by creating a new fan base of people throughout the country that will continue to support these models careers.

We also have categories for magazines, photographers, make-up artists and more, as they also play a major role in the success of these models.

After our very successful events in Washington, DC and Miami, FL, we have decided to move this year’s event back to the nation’s capitol, Washington, DC The DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) is the home of many of the models in the industry as well as celebrities, athletes, artists, etc. This year we have chosen the beautiful Aqua club and Entertainment Center, this venue has been recently renovated with 2 gorgeous looking trendy bars and VIP areas that will seat you right next to the performance stage

This year, the UMAs will hosted by Autumn Joi (VH1 Reality Star)

The DJ for this event is “Shadyville DJ” DJ GEMINI.

There will be also a SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCES by some artists TBA!

The UMAs will once again have all the hottest, sexiest and most popular models in the game all in one place. All nominees competed head to head as the public voted on our site for each category. Saturday August 17th at the Aqua Club in Washington DC where all winners for each category will be announced at the show.

Special invited guest nominees are Karlie Red, Joseline Hernandez,Shay Johnson,Tahiry Jose,Evelyn Lozada,Brooke Bailey,Tisha Marie,Yoncee,Kyra Chaos,Wankaego,Daphne Joy,Tammy Torres,Stephanie Santiago,Ebony Lavette,Kristina V,Bubbles,Khrysti Hill,Elke the Stallion,Deelishis,Sweet Suleika,Beautifull April,Mileena Hayes,Jessica Kylie,Lena Chase,Erika Mayshawn,Shay Moss,Eboni Jewelz,Kristina Devine,Jasmine Adams,Crystal Perry,Sophia Marie,Bernice Burgos,Jessica Marie,Laeann Amos,Metisha,Iesha Marie,Tresure P,Kansas Patrick,Mizz Kandy Kat,Tiffany Turner,Laura Dore,Dolly Dolly Castro,Honey Eyes,Miracle Watts,Jhonnie Blaze,Ayisha Diaz,Cyn Santana,Desana Moses and along with the industry’s TOP photographers, make-up artists and magazines!

There will also be a lot of celebrities and surprise guests.

The Official Host Venue of The 2013 UMAs!

The Aqua Club
1818 New York Ave N.E.
Washington D.C. 20018

Saturday, August 17th 2013
Red Carpet/starts at 6:00 PM
Showtime starts at 7:00 PM Sharp

Click here for venue photos.

Click here to purchase tickets!

For all media pass inquiries and any questions regarding the UMA’s please feel free to contact us via email at urbanmodelawards@gmail.com

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ON OUR SITE AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE. IT WILL BE MORE AT THE DOOR!