The International Bluegrass Music Association will add two new awards in 2024. These awards will be presented during the IBMA World Of Bluegrass Convention in Raleigh, NC in September.
A Photographer of the Year award has been established as a new Industry Award and will be presented at the annual IBMA Industry Awards Luncheon, beginning in 2024.
A Music Video of the Year award has been established as a new IBMA Bluegrass Music Award and will be presented at the annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Show, beginning in 2024.
Each award will follow the same nomination and selection process as currently outlined in the IBMA Awards Handbook for other Industry and Music Awards categories, respectively. The initial eligibility period for these new awards is April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA.