1) The nominations period begins November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM, and ends on December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
2) Please only submit one ballot per voter during the nominations period.
3) Please fill in the blank with a nominee; you can skip categories if you don't have a nominee in mind.
3) If you need to pause while filling out the ballot, your progress will be saved; you can only hit the "submit" button at the bottom of the form once.
4) The top five nominees in each category will be announced at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and the Official Voting Period will begin.
5) For more official rules and guidelines please click the link on this website.
(more than 6 tracks, and between 30 - 60 minutes in length)
(3 - 6 tracks, and between 15 - 29 minutes in length)
(DIY Spaces, Art Galleries, Record Shops, etc.)
(Dance, Aerial, Fire, Acrobatics, and Theatrical Performers with a visual focus)
Your participation and input in this nominations process helps ensure the Dallas Entertainment Awards remains inclusive and true to the all-encompassing creative spirit of our city!
Please follow us on social media for updates on details regarding upcoming events, and to find out which candidates will go on to become Official Nominees on January 7 when Official Voting begins. Plus, don't forget to save the date for the 3rd Annual Dallas Entertainment Awards Ceremony taking place at The Bomb Factory in Deep Ellum on Wednesday, February 4 where we will announce the winners!
