Eleven national awards, judged by a panel of leading composers, performers, musicologists, educators and critics will be presented:

1. Instrumental Work of the Year
2. Orchestral Work of the Year
3. Vocal or Choral Work of the Year
4. Best composition by an Australian composer,
5. Best performance of an Australian composition,
6. Outstanding contribution by an organisation,
7. Outstanding contribution by an individual,
8. Outstanding contribution to Australian music in education,
9. Outstanding contribution to Australian music in a Regional Area,
10. Long-term contribution to the advancement of Australian music.
11. Distinguished Services to Australian Music

View the Rules of Nomination to determine how each category is assessed.