The 2026 AWMA is the seventh Australian Women in Music Awards. The finalists in 22 categories (two more than 2025) were announced in August 2026 with the winners to be announced in May 2027. The 2026 finalists were assessed by a 63-member Juror Council, led by Dr Diana Tolmie.
AWMA Honour Roll TBA
AWMA Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Legacy Award TBA
AWMA Inspiration Award Kim Bowers (to be presented 20 March 2026)
Nominees and winners AWMA Awards Winners indicated in boldface, with other nominees in plain.
+Full list of nominees Lifetime Achievement Award Humanitarian AwardMargaret Brandman Judy Small (AM) Anita WardellDr Yantra de Vilder Louise Sawilejskij Zoe Scrogings Diversity in Music Award Studio Production AwardKaren Kyriakou Emma Memma Mindy Meng WangSarah Belkner Sophie Edwards Monique Sesto Live Creative Production Award Live Production Touring AwardCarly Griffen Sarah Ponturo Kearna SweeneyRobyn Jelleff Katy Richards Mahalia Swinfield Music Leadership Award Songwriter AwardVivienne Mellish Katy Richards Kristy Rosser Babyshakes Dillon Ruby Gill Grace Woodroofe Music Photographer Award Film-maker AwardGiulia McGauran Simone Gorman-Clark JordyPhoebe Faye Emma Franz Artistic Excellence Award Creative Leadership AwardAviva Endean Mindy Meng Wang Jessica WellsSonja Horbelt Stephanie Nicholls Chelsea Wilson Excellence in Classical Music Award Music Journalist AwardJessica Gethin Sophie Rowell Jessica WellsHeather Anderson Megan Burslem Clare Neal Heavy Music Award Emerging Artist AwardRobyn Doreian Candace Krieger Rachel WhitfordLottie McLeod Paulina Steph Strings Music Advocacy Award Opera Impact AwardKate Duncan Alexandra Morse Chrissie VincentLaura Hansford Jessica O'Donoghue Katrina Waters Special Impact Award Tania de Jong (AM) Tracee Hutchison Deb Suckling
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