For artists who have recorded no more than three CDs as a leader.
For CDs, vinyl, or digital recordings recorded whole or in part during the past three years (since 2011), issued during calendar year 2013.
For CDs, vinyl, or digital recordings recorded at least 10 years ago (prior to 2003), issued during calendar year 2013.
Includes record labels and other platforms for issuance and accessibility of new musical content available to the public for free or charge.
Includes organ, synthesizer, harmonium, etc.
For double reeds, brass, strings, harmonica, melodica, accordion, etc. not mentioned elsewhere on this ballot.
For a single essay annotating a released recording.
Members of the public, as well as JJA members, can nominate works for consideration in these two categories.
How to submit a photo for consideration.
How to submit a short (<10 min) video for consideration.
JJA Professional Journalist members will vote to select the winners from among the the finalist nominees. Winners of music awards will be announced in May on this site and winners in the journalism categories will be announced at the 2014 awards gala in New York City, date and place TBA.