Definitions:

• This award recognizes an outstanding contribution to Folk Music in Australia by an individual, group or organisation in any folk music/cultural genre.
• The Award recognizes a significant contribution over a period of time in any aspect of  the Australian Folk Music Community/Industry including:- performing/ organising/ presenting/ collecting/ teaching/writing/ sound engineering/ live music events/ recording/ collaboration/ publishing.

Assessment

• The panel will assess the following:- Nomination material/Quality of the contribution, peer recognition, Contribution to folk music/culture preservation/development/ community involvement and overall impact of the contribution.

Nomination Fee

• There is NO Fee to be paid to Nominate or enter this Award. Entry is FREE.

Nomination for AFMA Contribution to Folk Award

• All Nominations must be made via the online Entry Form
• All questions must be completed and information requested is to be supplied as links or attachments only as requested. Your Application may be invalid if all information is not submitted.
• You may nominate for more than one AFMA Award (if applicable a separate fee must be paid)
• Nominations close on 12 Midnight Thursday 31^st July 2025 EST. Late entries will not be accepted.
• The nominated person(s) for Contribution to Folk Award must be a resident in Australia. Group/Acts members must comprise 50% of Australian residents.
• Parental Permission must be submitted for nominations of persons under the age of 18 years.
• Once you have submitted your nomination entry and paid the entry fee you will receive a confirmation email.
• The Award for Contribution to Folk will be presented at the Folk Awards event on Wednesday 22^ndOctober.
• Awards are decided by a panel of selected judges with expertise in folk music and the folk music sector. Their decisions are deemed final. No correspondence will be entered into.
• No Finalist list will be published. The Award shall be announced with one recipient.

NOMINATION FORM

This Form must be submitted before midnight on Thursday 31^st July 2025 EST.

Nomination For Contribution to Folk Award

AFMAs – Contribution to Folk Award

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NOMINATION DETAILS

Name of Nomination*

(Name of person/group/organisation)

Does the Nominated Person/Body agree to be Nominated?*

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Contact person*

(contact of person/group/organisation

Contact Address

(full postal Address details)

Contact Email*

Contact Phone

Website

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Other Social Media

Link to supporting material (e.g. video, PDF) if available

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Description and Bio*

Please provide a short description of the Nominated person/group/organisation

I am over 18 years of age*

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PARENTAL CONSENT IF UNDER 18 YEARS

Age if under 18 years*

If artist/person nominated is under 18 years they require Parental or Guardian approval to enter the Awards.

I approve this Nomination. Signed:*

Signature of Parent/Guardian.

Name of Parent/Guardian*

NOMINATED BY:-

Name of Nominating Person*

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Relationship to Nominated act*

Phone Number*

Email*

Reason for Nomination*

Why should this project be awarded the AFMA Contribution to Folk Award?

Agreement*

I agree to the Conditions & Rules of the AFMA Award as outlined. I have provided all of the information as requested in this Nomination.

Signed*

Signee Name*

First Name Last name