There was no mention of backstage awards for Best Set Design , Best Cameraman and Best Editing as mentioned on Toggle 's previous announcement , as well as the Best Newcomer award because of nominations , but the latter award would later be returned again in the following year 's ceremony in 2018 . Separately , Best News Presenter and Best Current Affairs Presenter awards were not be presented for the fourth consecutive time , although Channel 8 News & Current Affairs already had at least ten news presenters as of the end of 2016 . The Rocket award , which is given to the most improved Mediacorp artiste , was notably absent for unknown reasons
following year 's ceremony in 2018
Star Awards 2018
Star Awards 2017