Best Acoustic Act/Band in WNY

Best Solo Act/Project in WNY

Best Acoustic Duo/Trio in WNY

Best New Band/Artist in WNY

Best Jam/Groove Band in WNY

Best Punk Band in WNY

Best Hardcore/Grindcore Band in WNY

Best Metalcore/Post-Hardcore/Djent Band in WNY

Best Death Metal Band in WNY

Best Metal Band in WNY

Best Rock Band in WNY

Best Indie/Alternative Band in WNY

Best Ska Band in WNY

Best Pop-Punk/Pop-Rock Band in WNY

Best Contemporary Pop Band in WNY

Best Electronic Band/Act in WNY

Best Hip Hop/Rap Performer in WNY

Best Country Band/Act in WNY

Best Folk Band/Act in WNY

Best Jazz Band/Act in WNY

Best Blues Band/Act in WNY

Best R&B/Soul Act in WNY

Best Instrumental Band in WNY

Best Classic Rock Cover Band in WNY

Best 90's/Modern Cover Band in WNY

Best Tribute Act in WNY

Best DJ in WNY

Best Studio/Recording Mixer in WNY

Best Sound Guy/Business in WNY

Best Promoter in WNY

Best Concert/Press Photographer in WNY

Best Guitarist

Best Guitar Duo in WNY

Best Rhythm Section (Bass/Drums)

Best Bassist in WNY

Best Drummer/Percussionist in WNY

Best Original Male Pop/Indie Vocalist in WNY

Best Original Male Rock/Metal Vocalist in WNY

Best Original Female Vocalist in WNY

Best Cover Vocalist in WNY

Best Keyboard/Synth Player in WNY

Best Instrumentalist in WNY

Most Dedicated Fan in WNY

Best Venue in WNY

Best Open Mic

Promotion/Booking Company

Best Music Festival

Best Recording Studio

Best Music Equipment Shop

Best Local Radio Podcast/Show in WNY