Recognition

Music Awards Directory

Submit to major global and regional music awards. Track deadlines, eligibility, and submission portals.

Major Awards

Countries/Regions

Year-Round

Submission Windows

All Genres

Opportunities

Global

Grammy Awards

Premier

The world's premier music awards covering all genres and disciplines.

Deadline: November (Annual)

Eligibility: All genres and artists worldwide

World Music Awards

Best-Selling Artists

Honors the world's best-selling artists based on album sales and streaming.

Deadline: April (Annual)

Eligibility: Global artists with significant sales/streams

North America

American Music Awards (AMAs)

Fan-Voted

Fan-voted awards highlighting the most popular music artists and performances.

Deadline: August (Annual)

Eligibility: Popular music across all genres

Billboard Music Awards

Chart-Based

Awards based on Billboard chart performance, streaming, and radio airplay.

Deadline: September (Annual)

Eligibility: Billboard chart-qualifying artists

iHeartRadio Music Awards

Radio & Streaming

Honors radio play, streaming performance, and listener engagement.

Deadline: July (Annual)

Eligibility: All streaming and radio artists

MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)

Video & Performance

Focuses on music videos, live performances, and visual creativity.

Deadline: June (Annual)

Eligibility: Music video creators and performers

Juno Awards

National Awards

Canada's premier music awards recognizing Canadian artists and achievement.

Deadline: December (Annual)

Eligibility: Canadian artists and residents

Country Music Association Awards (CMAs)

Genre-Specific

Recognizes excellence and achievement in country music.

Deadline: July (Annual)

Eligibility: Country music artists and professionals

Europe

BRIT Awards

Industry & Fan-Voted

Recognizes British and international artists across pop, rock, hip-hop, and more.

Deadline: October (Annual)

Eligibility: British and international artists

ECHO Awards / ECHO Klassik

Genre-Specific

Recognizes German and international performance across classical and contemporary.

Deadline: September (Annual)

Eligibility: European and international artists

Classic BRIT Awards

Classical & Crossover

Dedicated to classical music and crossover achievements.

Deadline: August (Annual)

Eligibility: Classical and crossover artists

Latin America

Latin Grammy Awards

Genre-Specific

Celebrates excellence and creativity in Latin music across multiple genres.

Deadline: August (Annual)

Eligibility: Latin music artists and creators

Maximize Your Recognition

Start with regional awards to build momentum, then submit to major global competitions like the Grammys and BRIT Awards.