Song of the Year
Given to the Member Artist and songwriter(s) who write(s) the song appearing on a qualifying album which sets a great example for songwriters.  Criteria may include musical hook, lyrical hook, melody, and structure.  This award is given to the Member and the songwriter.  This is a cross-genre award and a song from any genre can win the award.
Voting:  70% Academy Voting Board, 20% Voting Members, 10% Public Vote

Male Vocalist of the Year
Given to the Male Member Artist appearing on a qualifying album who delivers the best vocal performance.  Criteria may include dynamics, emotional input, creative delivery, quality, and memorable performance.  This is a cross-genre award and can be awarded to a Member in any genre.
Voting:  70% Academy Voting Board, 20% Voting Members, 10% Public Vote

Female Vocalist of the Year
Given to the Female Member Artist appearing on a qualifying album who delivers the best vocal performance.  Criteria may include dynamics, emotional input, creative delivery, quality, and memorable performance.  This is a cross-genre award and can be awarded to a Member in any genre.
Voting:  70% Academy Voting Board, 20% Voting Members, 10% Public Vote

Vocal Duo or Group of the Year
Given to the Member Artist appearing on a qualifying album as a duo or group who delivers the best vocal performance.  Criteria may include dynamics, emotional input, creative delivery, quality, and memorable performance.
Voting:  70% Academy Voting Board, 20% Voting Members, 10% Public Vote

Producer of the Year
Given to the producer responsible for the qualifying album which delivers the highest sound quality.  Criteria include song flow, arrangement, enhancement, continuity, and listener enjoyment.  This is a cross-genre award and can be awarded in any genre.
Voting:  70% Academy Voting Board, 20% Voting Members, 10% Public Vote

Record of the Year
Given to the Member Artist who releases a song appearing on an album which has wide-reaching impact.  Criteria may include comparative items such airplay of a minimum of 200 documented spins within the qualifying period, notoriety, and number of times covered, but must include fan base approval and listener appeal.  This is a cross-genre award and can be awarded to a recording in any genre and does not have to be released within the qualifying period, but does have to be released within 36 months prior to the end of the qualifying period.
Voting:  70% Academy Voting Board, 20% Voting Members, 10% Public Vote

Album of the Year
Given to the Member Artist who releases a qualifying album which displays all the quality expected in the promotion of fine Texas music.  Criteria include packaging, sound, song quality, performance, delivery, listener appeal, production, and song selection.  This is a cross-genre award and can be awarded to an album in any genre.
Voting:  70% Academy Voting Board, 20% Voting Members, 10% Public Vote

Entertainer of the Year
Given to the Member Artist who exemplifies the true spirit of Texas music.  Criteria include public presence, online presence, community involvement, listener approval, notoriety, airplay, career involvement, career advancement, and Texas pride.  This is a cross-genre award and can be awarded to a Member in any genre.
Voting:  70% Academy Voting Board, 20% Voting Members, 10% Public Vote

Rising Star Award
Given to a Member Artist who releases a debut album or EP released within the qualifying period and shows remarkable promise for future endeavors.  This is a cross-genre award and can be awarded to a Member in any genre.
Voting:  70% Academy Voting Board, 20% Voting Members, 10% Public Vote

Musician of the Year
Given to a musician appearing on a qualifying album who delivers an outstanding musical performance.  This is a cross-genre award and can be awarded to a musician in any genre.  This award may be given to any musician appearing on a Member's release, or to the Member, if the Member is the qualifying musician.
Voting:  70% Academy Voting Board, 20% Voting Members, 10% Public Vote

Singer/Songwriter of the Year
Given to the Member Artist who delivers the best vocal, musical, and songwriting performance in the Singer/Songwriter genre.  Criteria include visibility, performance quality, and with respect to recorded music: lyrics, clarity of delivery, dynamics, emotional input, creative delivery, quality, production, and memorable performance.  This is a genre-specific award and must be awarded to a Member in a genre which typically features singer/songwriters in predominantly acoustic performances.  This award does not require a qualifying release.
Voting:  70% Academy Voting Board, 20% Voting Members, 10% Public Vote

Disc Jockey of the Year
Given to the Disc Jockey who plays a great variety of Texas music, supports local entertainment, attends Texas music events, is always willing to listen to a new artist, and doesn't buy into the stereotypes created by corporate decision-makers.  This award is available to both Broadcast and Internet Radio disc jockeys.
Voting:  100% Public Vote

Live Band of the Year
Given to the Member Band who played a great number of shows during the qualifying period and who demonstrates the ability to deliver a quality live performance.  Criteria may include number of shows, connection with audience, sound quality, stage presence, and individual personality.  This is a cross-genre award.  This award does not require a qualifying release.
Voting:  100% Public Vote

Broadcast Radio Station of the Year
Given to the Broadcast Radio Station playing a great variety of Texas music, supporting local entertainment, and attending Texas music events.  The station should be known for being willing to listen to a new artist, having programming dedicated to local and regional music, and for being accessible to the listening public.
Voting:  100% Public Vote

Internet Radio Station of the Year
Given to the Internet Radio Station playing a great variety of Texas music, supporting local entertainment, and attending Texas music events.  The station should be known for being willing to listen to a new artist, having programming dedicated to local and regional music, and for being accessible to the listening public.  Streaming simulcasts of broadcast radio programs are not eligible.
Voting:  100% Public Vote