Star Awards 2024
The 29th installment of Star Awards, Star Awards 2024, honoured the best in Singaporean prime time television programming in 2023, as chosen by both the television and radio industries of Singapore. The nominations were announced on 22 February 2024, and was presented on 21 April 2024 through multiple channels including streaming websites mewatch and YouTube, which also provided exclusive backstage commentary 3:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
Alongside professional and popularity awards, the ceremony featured stars from Singapore and abroad. Ann Kok and Jesseca Liu, having won their tenth Top 10 Favourite Female Artiste in 2023, were conferred with the All-Time Favourite Artiste Award at this ceremony, while Pornsak and Yvonne Lim, who were not nominated for the Top 10 Favourite Artiste in 2023, won their tenth Top 10 Favourite Artiste at this ceremony.
Background
For the 2024 awards, there were three major category changes:- The Best Evergreen Artiste category will be retired, as Mediacorp believes that artistic excellence surpasses age.
- Star Awards debuts the Best Audio Personality accolade, acknowledging the impactful voices that have become an integral part of daily Singaporean life.
- Merging the Best Entertainment Special Programme and Best Entertainment Programme awards signifies a notable change in honoring the wide array of talents enriching local entertainment.
Creative achievement awards
Presenters and performers
On April 5, 2024, an official announcement was made revealing that actor Dennis Chew will co-host the ceremony.Walk of fame
Main ceremony
Special awards
The Special Achievement Award is an award presented annually at the Star Awards, a ceremony that was established since 1994. The Special Achievement Award returned after a 5 years hiatus with the last presentation of the Special Achievement Award back in 2019.Winners and nominees
Awards
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.Popularity awards
All Time Favourite Artiste
Top 10 Most Popular Male/Female Artistes
To be eligible under the Top 10 awards, an individual must either have a lead role or be the main host in at least one eligible program, or play a supporting role, episodic host, or co-host in a minimum of three eligible programs or in at least 30 episodes across all eligible programs. Additionally, eligible personalities must possess over five years of professional experience in screen acting or screen/audio hosting as of 1 January 2023. This experience must not include cameo appearances or any work done before the age of 18.The final determination of the Top 10 Most Popular Male & Female Artistes will be based on a combination of the outcomes from a popularity survey which will be in a nationwide poll of 1,000 people from Singapore's population, with an equitable breakdown across various age groups, accounting for 20% of the results, and public voting, which will significantly influence the standings with an 80% contribution. The voting period commenced on 18 March 2024 at 12pm. The unlimited voting began on 21 April 2024 at 12am and ended on 21 April 2024 at 7.30pm, offering participants ample time to cast their votes and have a say in the rankings.
| 10 | Winner of 10th award to be named All-Time Favourite Artiste at next ceremony |
Most Popular Rising Star
This award, introduced alongside the traditional Top 10, targets junior artists with no more than five years of acting experience. It differs from the Top 10 as it is not specific to any gender, and only the three artistes with the highest number of votes would win the award. Additionally, victories in this category will contribute to an artist's overall tally for becoming an "All-Time Favourite Artiste." The voting period commenced on 18 March 2024 at 12pm. The unlimited voting began on 21 April 2024 at 12am and ended on 21 April 2024 at 5pm, offering participants ample time to cast their votes and have a say in the rankings.My Pick categories
| Nominations | Series |
| 6 | All That Glitters |
| 3 | Cash On Delivery |
| 2 | My One and Only |
Sponsored awards
The Bioskin Most Charismatic Award's winners will be equally decided by professional judging and public voting, each contributing 50%. Voting started on March 25, 2024, at 12 pm and concluded on April 14, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Participation is open to anyone with a valid meconnect account, and casting votes online is completely free. The winner was revealed during the Star Awards 2024 – Walk Of Fame on April 21, 2024.However, The Chan Brothers My Star Guide Award's final result will be exclusively based on public voting, which accounts for 100% of the decision. The voting period started on March 25, 2024, at 12 pm and concluded on April 14, 2024, at 11:59 pm. The winner was revealed during the Star Awards 2024 – Backstage Live on April 21, 2024.
Most nominated drama series/programme
Winning category obtained are marked with bold.| Nomination | Series / Programme | Categories |
| 11 | All That Glitters | Best Drama Serial / Best Director / Best Actor / Best Actress / Best Supporting Actor / Best Screenplay / Young Talent Award |
| 7 | Cash On Delivery | Best Drama Serial / Best Actor / Best Actress / Best Supporting Actor / Best Supporting Actress / Best Screenplay / Young Talent Award |
| 6 | - | - |
| 6 | SHERO | Best Drama Serial / Best Director / Best Actress / Best Supporting Actor / Best Supporting Actress / Best Theme Song |
| 6 | Till the End | Best Drama Serial / Best Director / Best Actress / Best Supporting Actor / Best Screenplay / Best Theme Song |
| 4 | Oppa Saranghae! | Best Drama Serial / Best Actress / Best Theme Song / Best Screenplay |
| 3 | Silent Walls | Best Director / Best Actor / Best Screenplay |
| 3 | Stranger in the Dark | Best Rising Star |
| 2 | Whatever Will Be, Will Be | Best Actor / Best Supporting Actor |
| Nomination | Series / Programme | Categories |
| 5 | - | - |
| 5 | Foodie Trio | Best Entertainment Programme / Best Programme Host / Young Talent Award / Best Producer / Best Research Writer |
| 3 | Hear U Out S4 | Best Entertainment Programme / Best Programme Host / Best Producer |
| 3 | Curious City S2 | Best Research Writer / Best Producer / Best Rising Star |
| 3 | The Star Athele | Best Entertainment Programme / Best Producer / Best Research Writer |
| 3 | The DAKA Show | Best Short-form Programme / Best Radio Programme / Best Audio Personality |
| 2 | Battle of Buskers | Best Entertainment Programme / Best Rising Star |
| 2 | Old Taste Detective S4 | Best Infotainment Programme / Best Programme Host |
| 2 | Star Awards 2023 | Best Producer / Best Research Writer |
| 2 | The Breakfast Quintet | Best Radio Programme / Best Audio Personality |
| 2 | The Shuang and Kunz Show | Best Radio Programme / Best Audio Personality |
| 2 | KUNZversations | Best Short-form Programme / Best Audio Personality |
| Nominations | Artist |
| 6 | Richie Koh |
| 4 | Jeremy Chan |
| 4 | Desmond Tan |
| 3 | Andie Chen |
| 3 | He Ying Ying |
| 3 | Boon Hui Lu |
| 3 | Kim Jae Hoon |
| 3 | Chantelle Ng |
| 3 | Jernelle Oh |
| 3 | Darren Lim |
| 3 | Zhang Zetong |
| 3 | Lim Leng Kee |
Judging panels
The distinguished winners are chosen through a thorough evaluation by a panel of judges during the final selection phase, in categories like Drama, Entertainment, Infotainment, performance, and creativity, plus popularity based on artist recognition. This rigorous process takes place within the eligibility period from 1 January 2023, to 31 December 2023.| Members | Position |
| Alice Kwan 管雪梅 | Veteran Media Professional |
| Amy Wong 王心慰 | Executive Producer |
| Angeline Poh | Mediacorp's Chief of Customer & Corporate Development |
| Chang Long Jong | CEO of mm2Asia |
| Chang Ting Fei 张庭翡 | Producer, Adjunct Professor, Drama |
| Chua Chim Kang | Head & Chief Editor, Mediacorp |
| Dasmond Koh | DJ, Events, Artistes, Academy Subsidiaries |
| Dennis Yang | Founder of Studio 76 |
| Derek Wong | Head of VIU Originals |
| Chan To-On Jacky 陈图安 | Veteran Media Professional |
| Janine Stein | ContentAsia Editorial Director |
| Ken Wu | DJ, Radio Presenter, Taiwan |
| Lawrence Cheng | Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Host |
| Lee Ee Wurn | Programmes Director |
| Lee Hung Sheng | Audience Strategy Planner |
| Man Shu Sum 文树森 | Veteran Media Professional |
| Mannson Yong | Broadcasters |
| Mark Huang | Senior Producer, Discovery APAC |
| May-Yi Lee | Factual & Animation Lead, WBD |
| Roland Lee | Radio, Producer, Writer |
| Sabanitha Shanmugasundram | Content, Engagement Lead, Mediacorp |
| Simone Lum | Growth, Audio Lead, Mediacorp |
| Tang Chien Chiang | Veteran Media Producer, Taiwan |
| Teo Eng Tiong | Course Chair, Media |
| Virginia Lim | Chief Content Officer of VIU Asia |