The New Mexico Entertainment Magazine Awards is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates individuals, businesses, and organizations who contribute to the vibrant events and entertainment scene in New Mexico. This formal gala honors winners in various categories, including events, live entertainment, film, radio, music, comedy, arts, books, and nightlife. Our objective is to spotlight the talented individuals and groups within our state who consistently deliver high-quality entertainment and events for the community.
New Mexico Entertainment Magazine will accept community submissions from December 1, 2025, to March 1, 2026. After our panel reviews the nominees' work and confirms that they meet the criteria, we will announce the Top Five in each category. Voting will commence on March 31, 2026, and continue until May 31, 2026. We will award winners at our Awards Gala on July 12th, 2026.
SUBMISSION FEE: To minimize nomination errors and streamline the submission process, the New Mexico Entertainment Awards will now charge a nominal entry fee of $10. The funds collected will be allocated towards the awards show in July.
Criteria for nominations:
Voting will cover work from January 2025 to December 2025
Nominee(s) should reside or do business in New Mexico. If a band or performance group is being nominated, up to 50% of the members should live in New Mexico
The nominee must entertain the New Mexican public up to 60% of the calendar year (roughly ten local performances a year).
Performers/Actors/Musicians must be able to provide recent work of their performances (flyers, videos, etc).
Nominee(s) should have a current social media presence focusing on their nominated craft.
A positive attitude and respect towards the people they work with, their peers, and their guests/attendees.
The nominee is about entertaining the audience/patrons, not themselves.
Submissions require contact information, including a work email, social media pages, or a work phone number, to be considered.
PLEASE NOTE: LIMIT ONE NOMINATION PER CATEGORY. If more than one is listed, the submission will be void.
*Please note: Final choices are not only based on votes.
Nominees will be notified by email of their nomination. The nomination must be accepted by March 10, or it will be removed.
If you have questions, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Thank you for your time and for sharing your thoughts!
Questions? nmentertains@gmail.com
GALA TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE: nmentertains.com/nmeawards
