JamRock Awards 2025 Official Voting Procedures

NOMINATION PHASE

1. Phase 1 – Public & Industry Submissions Any artist, label, or management can submit entries during the official submission window (dates announced annually).
2. Phase 2 – Screening Committee A selected panel of reggae and dancehall experts reviews all submissions for eligibility and quality. Only entries meeting the JamRock criteria advance to the shortlist.
3. Phase 3 – Nominees Voting
   • Registered JamRock Voters (free sign-up on jamrockawards.com/vote) cast their votes.
   • Each voter may select up to 5 nominees per category.
   • Votes are weighted: 50% public + 50% JamRock Academy (verified industry members).
   • Top 5 entries per category become the official nominees.

• Best Music Video
• Best New Artist
• Best Producer
• Best Sound Engineer
• Best Reggae Collaboration
• Best Dancehall Collaboration

FINAL VOTING PHASE (WINNERS)

• Opens after nominees are announced.
• All registered voters may vote once per category.
• Voting weight: 50% public + 50% JamRock Academy.
• All votes are final and audited by an independent accounting firm.
• Winners are revealed live at the JamRock Awards ceremony and streamed worldwide.

KEY RULES

• One vote per person per round (IP + email verification).
• No ballot stuffing – automated and manual checks in place.
• If a nominated artist/entry is found ineligible after announcement, the nomination is withdrawn and not replaced.
• Results are kept strictly confidential until the live reveal.

2025 VOTING SCHEDULE (Tentative)

• Submissions Open: 15 January 2025
• Submissions Close: 28 February 2025
• Nominees Voting: 10–24 March 2025
• Nominees Announced: 1 April 2025
• Final Voting (Winners): 15–30 April 2025
• Awards Ceremony: May 2025 (Kingston, Jamaica)