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.

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 1st year in Washington, DC in 2010, we have decided to move this year’s event to the very sunny and sexy South Beach in Miami. Miami is the home of many of the models in the industry as well as celebrities, athletes, artists, etc. We have chosen the very popular venue Club Play on South Beach to be the home this year for our event.

This year, the UMAs will hosted by Felisha Monet of 99 JAMZ.

DJ Efeezy will be on the 1′s and 2′s for the evening.

There will be also LIVE performances by B Major Artist’s (Bryant McKinnie’s of the Minnesota Vikings record label) Guyana (rapper/singer), and TyRell (singer) along with singing sensation Charles Reed and rapper Stress from World Famous Music Group.

Also performing Def Jam comedian Marvin Dixon will be adding the laughs to the event.

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. Friday August 26th at Club Play in Miami all winners for each category will be announced at the show.

Special invited nominees are Keyshia Dior, Maliah Michel, Dollicia B., Amazin Amie, Suelyn, Jenna Shea, Cubana Lust, Blac Chyna, Maria Millions, Sheneka Adams, Jasmin Calle, Draya Michelle, Charm Killings, Ms. Laeann Amos, Jessenia Vice, Ms. Dalivia, Jennifer Skye, Halie, Temeca Freeman, Jade Wifey, Laura Dore, Ashanti Toi, Miss Paris, Simply Ophilia, Ms, Joie, Kitti Kouture, Model Bubbles, Erika Mayshawn, Miss Meena, Kimbella, Mya Jane, Mileena Hayes, Junk aka Candy, Dominique Chinn, L.A. Brown, and more along with the industry’s top photographers, make-up artists and magazines!

Also the sexy model/video vixen Gloria Velez will be attending accepting our honorary Super Urban Model Award as well as Sandy Vascneannie (CEO of Smooth Magazine) accepting our special Pioneer Award.

There will also be a lot of celebrities attending that we are not permitted to mention.

Location
Club Play
1045 5th Street
Miami, Fl 33139

Date & Time
Friday August 26th, 2011
Red Carpet/Seating: 7:30pm
Showtime: 8:30pm SHARP!
(Media needs to arrive no later than 7pm)

THIS IS A RED CARPET EVENT SO WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU ARRIVE CAMERA READY!

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!