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# A2IM Indie Music Libera Awards Nominations Open
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/a2im-indie-music-libera-awards-nominations-open/
- Published: 2020-09-22T13:41:17.000Z
- Updated: 2020-09-22T13:41:18.000Z
- Description: The A2IM indie music Libera Awards will celebrate 10 years on June 17, 2021 and submissions are now open. As in 2020, the Libera Awards will be held virtually. But. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2020/09/a2im-indie-music-libera-awards-nominations-open.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Indie Music, Music Business, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:51

The A2IM indie music Libera Awards will celebrate 10 years on June 17, 2021 and submissions are now open.

As in 2020, the Libera Awards will be held virtually. But if it is fully safe for people to gather in groups by the time of the show, an in-person event will added.

![](https://liberaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Horizontal-Libera-10-year-PNG.png)

**The Libera Awards will no longer celebrate albums only.** In 2021, the nomination submission requirements have been broadened to allow for records, which are inclusive of singles, EPs, and albums in all categories.

**Two new categories added:**

- The A2IM Humanitarian Award will honor programs and work by a person, artist, or company designed to better the world through the independent music community.
- The A2IM Artist Record of the Year Award goes in tandem with A2IM’s new initiative, A2IM Artist, which was launched February 2020 to help self-releasing artists optimize their careers. This award category is open to all self-releasing artists who are registered as an A2IM Artist. Becoming an A2IM Artist is free; artists may join here.

**HOW TO SUBMIT:** Each year, independent music labels from every genre, size, and geographical location submit their music, videos, artists, and campaigns for nomination consideration to be voted on by their peers. The 2021 Libera Award nominations are now open. Nominations close on Dec. 7, 2020\. More [here.](https://liberaawards.com/?ref=hypebot.com)

**Important Dates**:

- September 21, 2020: Libera Awards Submission Open
- December 7, 2020: Libera Awards Submission Close
- June 17, 2021: 10th Annual Libera Awards Show

## 2021 Categories

Record of the Year  
 Best R&B Record  
 Best Jazz Record (presented by Qobuz)  
 Best Blues Record  
 Best Live/Livestream Act  
 Best Sync Usage  
 Breakthrough Artist/Release  
 Creative Packaging  
 Best Hip-Hop/Rap Record  
 Best Country Record  
 Best Americana Record  
 Best Folk/Bluegrass Record  
 Independent Champion  
 Best Metal Record  
 Best Alternative Rock Record  
 Best Rock Record (presented by Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP)  
 Best Punk Record  
 Label of the Year (Big) (Presented by ADA)  
 Label of the Year (Medium)  
 Label of the Year (Small)  
 Best Latin Record  
 Marketing Genius  
 Best Dance/Electronic Record  
 Video of the Year  
 Best Classical Record  
 Best Spiritual Record  
 Best World Record  
 Best Outlier Record  
 Best Reissue  
 A2IM Artist Record of the Year  
 A2IM Humanitarian Award