To open up the Yumi FM PNG Musik Awards 2023, General Manager of PNGFM LIMITED thanked the sponsors for coming on board with special mentions to the Platinum Sponsor, Kumul Consolidated Holdings and the Justin Hansu Kili MBE award sponsor, Keynote PNG. "Thank you for coming out tonight to celebrate our artists." "We pay tribute to the late Justin Hansu Kili MBE also and remember him for his efforts in putting together this awards ceremony 19 year ago." She also said a word of appreciation to the supporting sponsors, Lamana Hotel, Trophy Haus, Printsol, Budget, Hannah's Beauty Box and Kutmor Limited for coming on board and making this award ceremony eventuate. "Thank you to platinum sponsor Kumul Consolidate Holdings and Keynote PNG for sponsoring the Justin Kili Awards an to the listeners who listen to Yumi FM." Meanwhile there are 10 categories to award and two categories are chosen by he listeners which are the Justin Hansu Kili MBE Awards and the Listener's Song choice of the year.