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.
The nomination process opens on January 1st. 2024 at 10:00 AM!
Nomination Suggestions: January 1st - March 1st, 2024
Voting Process: April 22nd until May 22nd, 2024
Awards Gala with the winners being awarded: July 6th*
(After our panel reviews the nominees' work and community votes, the top five will be chosen and announced publicly on June 3rd, 2024, with the winners being awarded at our Awards Gala on July 6th, 2024.)
Criteria for nominations:
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Voting will cover work throughout January 2023 - December 2023
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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
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The nominee must entertain the New Mexican public consistently - up to 60% of the calendar year (roughly ten local performances a year).
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Performers/Actors/Musicians must be able to provide recent work of their performances (flyers, video, etc.)
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Nominee(s) should have a current social media presence focusing on their nominated craft.
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A positive attitude and respect towards the people they work with, their peers, and their guests/attendees.
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The nominee is about entertaining the audience/patrons, not themselves.
*Please note: Final choices are not only based on votes.
LIMIT TO ONE NOMINATION PER CATEGORY, PLEASE.
Award Categories
EVENTS CATEGORY
Annual Event
Monthly Event
Weekly Event
Event Producer
FILM & TELEVISION CATEGORY
Film Production - Film
Film Production - Series
Film Production - Documentary
Film Production Studio
Television Production - Series
Television Production - News
Television Station
Television Personality
BROADCAST CATEGORY
Radio Personality
Radio Station
Podcast
Podcast Host
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORY
Theatrical Venue
Theatrical Production
Best Actor (in a Musical)
Best Actress (in a Musical)
Best Actor (in a Play)
Best Actress (in a Play)
Costume Designer
Hair Stylist
Make-up Artist
Live Music and Performance Venue
Performing Arts Group
Theater Troupe
Dance Company
Drag Performer - Queen
Drag Performer - King
Burlesque Performer
MUSIC CATEGORY
Musical Artist - SOLO - Rock
Musical Artist - GROUP - Rock
Musical Artist - SOLO - Metal
Musical Artist - GROUP - Metal
Musical Artist - SOLO - Punk
Musical Artist - GROUP - Punk
Musical Artist - SOLO - Alternative
Musical Artist - GROUP - Alternative
Musical Artist - SOLO - Jazz / Blues
Musical Artist - GROUP - Jazz / Blues
Musical Artist - SOLO - Hip-Hop / Rap
Musical Artist - GROUP - Hip-Hop / Rap
Musical Artist - SOLO - R&B
Musical Artist - GROUP - R&B
Musical Artist - SOLO - Funk
Musical Artist - GROUP - Funk
Musical Artist - SOLO - Country & Western
Musical Artist - GROUP - Country & Western
Musical Artist - SOLO - American Roots (Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Western Swing and Honky Tonk, Blues and Folk)
Musical Artist - GROUP - American Roots (Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Western Swing and Honky Tonk, Blues and Folk)
Musical Artist - SOLO - Reggae
Musical Artist - GROUP - Reggae
Musical Artist - SOLO - Latin/Tejano/Global Music
Musical Artist - GROUP - Latin/Tejano/Global Music
Cover Artists - SOLO
Cover Band - GROUP
Musical Front Person/Lead Singer
Spoken Word Artist
COMEDY CATEGORY
Stand-Up Comedian
Comedy Venue
Comic Host
ART CATEGORY
Fine Art Venue
Fine Artist
Immersive Art Venue
Digital Artist
Photographer
LITERARY CATEGORY
Author
Bookstore
SPORTS CATEGORY
Sports Team - Professional
Sports Teams - Amateur
Sports Teams - Alternative
NIGHTLIFE CATEGORY
Nightclub
DJs
Brewery
Distillery
Restaurant
Chef
Congratulations to the winners of the first New Mexico Entertainment Awards on July 7th, 2023 at The Kimo Theatre
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at NMEntertains@gmail.com