2026 Voting Ballot

How Voting Works

The voting ballot for the 2026 SCM Awards is officially ready. Congratulations to all nominees! Your hard work, impact, and contribution to the culture have not gone unnoticed. We’ve made the voting process simple and accessible for everyone:

Voting Steps

Enter your Name, Email Address & Location
Select your chosen nominee in each category
(Artist of the Year, DJ of the Year, Graphic Designer of the Year, and more)

Voting Rules

One (1) vote per email address
All votes must be submitted before the deadline

Feel like you were overlooked? Submit your official appeal!

Make your case—submit your official appeal to the SCM Nomination Committee. Appeals are reviewed by the committee and are open for a limited time.

APPEAL

The Ballots Close June 30th

2026 Official Voting Ballot

Your Name:
Your Email Address:
Your Location:
Best Design Artist/Painter of the Year
Best Tattoo Artist
Photographer of the Year
Videographer of the Year
Best Clothing Line/Designer
Magazine Publication of the Year
Best Female Rap Artist
Female Bout 2 Blow Artist OTY
Best Female R&B Artist
Best New Artist (Female)
Best Female Lyricist
Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Best New Artist (Male)
Youth Spotlight Award (3-19 years)
Bout 2 Blow Artist of the Year
Best Hip-Hop Duo/Group of the Year
Best Indie Hip-Hop Artist
Up and Coming Artist of the Year
Best Male Lyricist
Best Radio Station
Best Internet Radio Station
Best Radio Show/Podcast
Best Podcast Host
Best Radio Personality/Host
Best TV Personality/Show Host
Promoter of the Year
Emerging Impact Promoter
Event Promoter of the Year
Platform of the Year
Industry Service of the Year
Small Business of the Year
Best Cosmetologist
Certy Mac Hypeman of the Year
SCM Pure Energy Award
Male DJ of the Year
Best Mixtape DJ
Best Radio DJ
Impact DJ of the Year
Best Club/Event DJ of the Year
Best DJ Crew
Female DJ of the Year
Record Label of the Year
Album/Mixtape of the Year
Album/Mixtape of the Year (Indie)
Song of the Year (Male)
Best Collaboration
Song of the Year (Female)
Video of the Year
Producer of the Year
The Pimp C. Rap Artist of the Year Award
The Bobby Womack R&B Artist of the Year
Bigga Rankin Hustle Hard Award
The MBRACC Award
Stack or Starve Slept on Artist OTY (Male)
Stack or Starve Slept on Artist OTY (Female)
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Award
Poet/Spoken Word Artist of the Year
Musician of the Year
Gospel Artist of the Year
Southern Soul Artist of the Year
Afrobeats Artist of the Year

You Nominated… Now It’s Time to Decide. Voting Is Officially Open!

Download the official SCM Awards Voting Flyer, make it yours with your photo and message, and start pushing for those votes today! Go ahead, it's free!

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