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Nominations Open: Ontario Folk Music Awards


Time to celebrate the finest in folk music in Ontario! Nominations are now open for the Ontario Folk Music Awards. 

Deadline to Apply: June 12, 2026

There are nine categories for the 2026 Awards:

Nominations Open to All:

  • Song of the Year
  • Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award 
  • Album of the Year
  • Performing Artist of the Year Award
  • Recording Artist of the Year Award
  • Music Video of the Year Award

Nominations Open to Folk Canada Members Only:

  • Culture in Climate Award
  • Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Estelle Klein Community Builder Award

More information and to apply, click here!


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