Best First Release:
Children 18:3, Children 18:3 (Punk Rock/Rock)
Runners-Up:
Thieves And Liars, When Dreams Become Reality (Classic-Style Heavy Rock)
Above The Golden State, Above The Golden State (Slightly Light Rock)
One Minute Halo, Against The Grain (Hard Rock)
Chris Taylor, Take Me Anywhere (Slightly Light Rock)
Honorable Mention:
After Edmund, Hello (Rock)
Best Second Release:
Fireflight, Unbreakable (Rock/Hard Rock)
Runner-Up:
This Beautiful Republic, Perceptions (Hard-Edged Rock/Rock)
Honorable Mentions:
Family Force 5, Dance Or Die (Electronic Crunk Rock)
Ruth, Anorak (Rock)
Leeland, Opposite Way (Slightly Light Rock)
Best Third Release:
Eowyn, Silent Screams (Hard Rock)
Runner-Up:
DJ Andy Hunter, Colour (Electronic–DJ)
Honorable Mention:
The Contact, Canvas Tears (Slightly Experimental Rock)
Best Fourth Release:
Superchick, Rock What You Got (TIE) (Rock)
Underoath, Lost In The Sound Of Separation (TIE) (Screamo)
Best Fifth Release:
NONE CHOSEN THIS YEAR.
Honorable Mention:
Pillar, For The Love Of The Game (Hard Rock)
Best Sixth Release:
NONE CHOSEN THIS YEAR.
Notable 7th-Or-Higher Release:
Disciple, Southern Hospitality (Hard Rock)
Best Live Show:
Best Festival:
