Submissions for the 2026 San Diego Music Awards are now open. All submissions for the 2026 San Diego Music Awards must be released between January 1 and December 31, 2025, to be considered. Artist must be a San Diego resident to qualify.
Nominees are always chosen in January by the San Diego Music Academy (members are noted on this website) and announced in Mid-February. Nominees are chosen based on the previous year (January thru December), including performers and recordings. Nominees must have ¾ of their members living in San Diego at the time of nominations. Former San Diegans are not eligible for annual SDMA consideration.
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