IBMA Nominations Open

Nominations Open for Special Awards, DEADLINE: JUNE 30

 

Nominations are currently being accepted from IBMA members for the following awards, to be presented during World of Bluegrass Week, Sept. 26 - Oct. 2, in Nashvile, Tenn.

 

• Bluegrass Broadcaster of the Year
• Print Media Person of the Year
• Best Graphic Design for a Recorded Project
• Best Liner Notes for a Recorded Project
• Bluegrass Event of the Year.

The eligibility period for special awards is April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2011.   Broadcasting and print media accomplishments during this time frame should be considered by those writing letters of nomination.   Bluegrass events nominated need to have taken place during this time frame, and writers/designers nominated for the Liner Notes and Graphic Design awards should have their work included on CDs released for the first time commercially during the eligibility period. 

Nominations for the five awards will be evaluated by special awards committees appointed by the IBMA board chairman.    For more info, contact Nancy Cardwell at 615-256-3222 or nancyc@ibma.org.

Nominating letters, packets and sample recorded radio shows must be received no later than June 30, 2011.  Mail to: Special Awards, c/o IBMA, 2 Music Circle South, Ste. 100, Nashville, TN  37203. Letters of nomination may also be emailed to nancyc@ibma.org.