Award
Categories & Criteria
Each category listed in the Award Category section is nominated based on all criteria listed in the connected section listed as Nomination Criteria.
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best R&B/Soul Artist Female
Best R&B/Soul Artist Male
Best Country Solo Artist Female
Best Country Solo Artist Male
Best Country Duo or Group
Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist Male
Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist Female
Best Hip Hop/Rap Group
Best Blues Artist
Best Funk/Reggae/Fusion Band
Best ALT Rock Band
Best Hard Rock/Metal Band
Best Pop/Punk Band
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Overall Ability/Excellence of the Craft
- Songwriting/Production
- Media/Online Presence & Engagement (Internet, Print, Social Media, Blogs Radio, Podcast etc…)
- Music released for purchase and/or streaming at Digital Service Providers
- Overall Presence (tours in America and /or abroad
-Street Buzz (Brand Movement and/or Progress)
- Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best Live Rock Performer(s)
Best Live R&B/Soul Performer(s)
Best Live Hip-Hop/Rap Performer(s)
Best Live Blues Performer(s)
Best Live Country Performer(s)
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Delivery
- Lyrical/Musical Content
- Stage Presence
- Overall Presence/Movement (tours in America and /or abroad)
- Overall Ability of the Live Show Craft
-Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan 1st - Dec 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best Jazz Instrumentalist
Best Jazz Vocalist
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Overall Ability/Excellence of the Craft
- Overall Presence/Movement (tours in America and /or abroad)
- Media/Online Presence & Engagement (Internet, Print, Social Media, Blogs Radio, Podcast etc…)
- Content (proficiency in original arrangements and/or original material)
- Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best Jazz Group
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Collective Makeup (consists of three or more members in the ensemble with semi-consistent personnel)
- Overall Presence/Movement (gigs in America and /or abroad
- Content (original compositions and arrangements contributed by two or more of the group’s members)
- Media/Online Presence & Engagement (Internet, Print, Social Media, Blogs Radio, Podcast etc…)
- Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best Jazz Album
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Collection of songs consisting of more than eight tracks or have a total running time of more than 34 minutes
- Overall Sonic Sound
- Project must be available for purchase and/or streaming at Digital Service Providers/Online Stores
- Contain at least four original compositions or distinctive arrangements
- Album released between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best Rock Album
Best Rap Album
Best Country Album
Best R&B Album
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Collection of songs consisting of a minimum of 5 different tracks and a total running time of 20 minutes
- Overall Sonic Sound
- Project must be available for purchase and/or streaming at Digital Service Providers/Online Stores
- Overall Songwriting/Production
- Original Material (20% of album can be covers or well known remakes )
- Album released between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• Other Criteria That Could Be Considered
- Album Concept
- Street Buzz (Movement and/or Progress of Album)
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best Video
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Film Production/Direction
- Video Concept
- Editing
- Originally
- Production Quality
- Video released between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best Visual Art (Includes Video Producers/Directors, Graphic Designers)
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Quality Of Work
- Creativity
- Artistic Ability
- Professionalism
- Work Ethic
- Turnaround Times
- Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best Photographer
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Quality Of Work
- Creativity
- Artistic Ability
- Professionalism
- Turnaround Times
- Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best Media Outlet (Includes, Print, Online, Blogs, Podcasts, TV, Radio)
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Market Relevance & Popularity
- Covers Up & Coming Artist and not just the already established
- New Material Consistency
- Story Accuracy
- Professionalism
- Social Media/Online Presence & Engagement
- Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best Studio
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Equipment Hardware & Software
- Ambiance
- Professional & Easy To Work With Engineers
- Cost Efficient Rates
- Friendly Staff
- Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best Producer
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Ability To Turn Composed Music & Words Music Into a Complete Song
- Ability To Communicate, Guide, & Direct Artist and Musicians
- Creativity
- Vision
- Ability To Motivate, & Bring Out The Best In Artist/Musicians During Recording Sessions
- Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Best Podcast
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
• Other Criteria That Could Be Considered
- Video podcast and it’s video production quality
- Show Promo
- Brand Movement & Progress
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Rawlow B Award “Grinder of the Year”
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Market Relevance & Popularity
- Covers Up & Coming Artist and not just the already established
- Production Quality
- Show Consistency
- Professionalism
- Host Engagement with Guest
- Social Media/Online Presence & Engagement
- Show Concepts
- Originally
- Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
- Someone who represents innovation in the indie urban world of music & entertainment
- An industry figure who is ahead of his/her time
- Someone who consistently pushes the culture forward
- Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Promoter of the Year
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Books & Promote For Various Artist, Venues, Genres In America and/or Abroad Including Radio Promotion
- Helps Artist Reach Their Full Potential
- Ability To Reach Maximum Fan Outreach Through Social Media, Emails, Electronic & Hard Copy Flyers, Posters
- Online Reach, Presence & Engagement
- Promotes Shows Year Round
- Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Song of the Year
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Original Music Composition and Lyrics
-Overall Sonic Sound
- Song must be officially released and available for purchase and/or streaming at Digital Service Providers
- Overall Songwriting/Production
- Movement and/or Progress of Song
- Album released between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Album of the Year
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Collection of songs consisting of a minimum of 5 different tracks and a total running time of 20 minutes
- Overall Sonic Sound
- Album must be officially released for purchase and/or streaming at Digital Service Providers and/or Online Stores
- Overall Songwriting/Production
- Original Material (20% of album can be covers or well known remakes)
- Album released between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st
• Other Criteria That Could Be Considered
- Album Concept
- Street Buzz (Movement and/or Progress of Album)
• AWARDS CATEGORY
Artist of the Year
• NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Released new music between January 1st December 31st of the previous year
- Overall Ability/Excellence of the Craft
- High Level of Artistry
- High Level of Live Performance Skill
- Media/Online Presence & Engagement (Internet, Print, Social Media, Blogs Radio, Podcast etc…)
- Overall Presence (tours in America and /or abroad
-Street Buzz (Brand Movement and/or Progress)
- Work Ethic: Based on work done between the previous calendar year Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st