2026 Important Dates

Now Open for Judge Applications! To be considered to be a judge for this year's awards, please fill out the application here by June 11, 2026, 1 PM ET.

CMA will be open for entries on April 27, 2026.

Important Dates:

Deadline for Judge Applications:
June 11, 2026 @ 1 PM ET

Regular Award Entries Final Deadline:
July 17, 2026 @ 1 PM ET

Deadline for Special Awards:
August 06, 2026 @ 1 PM ET

Deadline for Premiere Awards:
September 1, 2026 @ 1 PM ET

Entry Deadlines:

For CMA Members

Early Bird Pricing:
April 27 -June 11, 2026 @ 1 PM ET

Regular Pricing for CMA Members
June 11 - July 17, 2026 @ 1 PM ET

Final Deadline Pricing for Members:
July 17 - July 21, 2026 @ 5 PM ET

For CMA Non-members

Early Bird Pricing:
April 27 -June 11, 2026 @ 1 PM ET

Regular Pricing for Non-Members:
July 03 - July 17, 2026 @ 1 PM ET

Final Deadline Pricing for Non-Members:
July 17 - July 21, 2026 @ 5 PM ET

Final Deadline is July 21, 2026. Please email Awards@thecma.ca for an extension if you need more time after July 17. *Extension Fees Applies

Save the date for The 2026 CMA Awards Show: November 13, 2026