2026 CONSIDERATION · $40 PER SUBMISSION

Put your work in the spotlight.

Your basics. Your payment. Your complete awards submission.

1. Save your basics2. Pay $403. Complete the Google Form

Your next chapter starts here.

Choose your category, save your basics and pay $40. Once your payment is confirmed, your detailed Google Form opens here. Cash App and Venmo payments require review by the IMA team.

$40 PER SUBMISSION

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Include your artist name and award category in the payment note. Keep your receipt so we can match your payment to your submission.

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Eligible releases: September 2025–December 31, 2026. Submission does not guarantee a nomination or award.

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STEP 1 · YOUR BASICS

Start your IMA submission.

Save your basics, then pay the submission fee to unlock your detailed Google Form.

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Find your artist, band or businessExisting profileThe team checks profile connections before publication.

Artist, band or entrant name *Email for this submission *Award category *Song, album, event or project title *Instagram @handle or profile linkSo the IMA team can tag you when sharing your submission.Music / submission linkFor a single, include a direct link to the song or video.Artist photo or single artworkOptional · JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF · up to 5 MB. With your publication consent, the IMA team can use this photo to create a For Your Consideration graphic.Payment method *Payment receipt / transaction reference, if already paidOptional and private. You can pay after saving these basics.Leave emptyI authorize publication of my artist name, category and work after review. My email and payment reference stay private.I’m authorized to submit and accept the submission terms. Submission does not guarantee a nomination or win.

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Saving these basics does not charge you. Finish your payment and detailed Google Form to complete your submission.

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