The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced changes to its Nominating and Voting process. Over the past year, CARAS has undergone a strategic review, including working closely with our Nominating and Voting Committee to conduct the annual review of all Nominating and Voting practices for The JUNO Awards.
New changes to the 2025 JUNO Awards Submissions season include the addition of two new categories, South Asian Music Recording of the Year and Songwriter of the Year (Non-Performer) Presented by SOCAN. Canada has proven to be at the epicentre of South Asian music globally. South Asian Music Recording of the Year will celebrate recordings throughout the diaspora, supporting their tremendous growth and success.
As one of the most prestigious awards, Songwriter of the Year receives a record number of submissions every year. The category has been split into two with the addition of the Songwriter of the Year (Non-Performer) Presented by SOCAN. This new award will recognize Canadian songwriters who compose some of the most recognizable songs for artists other than themselves.
These two new categories showcase how The JUNO Awards continue to evolve every year. To inform future changes, we will continue to work closely with artists, industry professionals, and communities, ensuring that all decisions are made thoughtfully and inclusively reflecting trends, data, and cultural significances within our communities.
2025 JUNO Awards Submissions Presented by TD open October 15, 2024, and will be accepted at JUNOSubmissions.ca until November 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. To be considered for nomination for the 2025 JUNO Awards, national music release dates must fall between the eligibility period of September 1, 2023 to November 1, 2024.
Key Submission Dates for 2025 JUNO Awards Submissions
- October 15, 2024 – Submissions Presented by TD open
- October 22, 2024 – Early bird deadline
- November 7, 2024 – Submissions Deadline
*All dates subject to change.
