About

The New England Music Awards are presented every year to the musicians who call New England their home and whose dedication, spirit, and achievements over the last year have without a doubt established themselves as a contributing force to the most robust and diverse music scene in the country. The NEMA nominating committee consists of journalists from music publications, radio personalities, talent buyers, and record label execs collectively representing all six New England states.

The goal of NEMA is to celebrate and recognize some of the areas best musical achievements. Every year NEMA will nominate over 100 artists and/or bands spanning a number of categories and genres of popular music in New England, including the coveted individual state awards which will select one band/act from each of the six states as its Best In State.

The NEMA Nomination Committee will also select one winner in three Individual Award categories which are presented to the artist or band for their years of outstanding achievement and contribution to the New England music scene.

Best of luck!

Nominating Committee

NameTitleState
Adam KlienTalent BuyerMA
Alex BudheyTalent BuyerVT
Andy KaufmanJournalistNE
Angel MoralasTalent BuyerCT
Anngelle WoodRadio PersonalityMA
Ashley RoweTalent BuyerNH
Ben RicciEditorNE
Billy CopelandWriterMA
Bob KinnyMV Jazz Fest / ProducerNE
Britney DurginEditorMA
Brittany DurginJournalistMA
Cady DrellEditorMA
Cat WilsonRadio PersonalityMA
Chris ContiJournalistRI
Chris DanmeadRadio PersonalityMA
Chris DesimoneRadio PersonalityNH
Chris FaceJournalistVT
Christina JananskyWriterMA
DanJournalistCT
Dan BollesJournaistVT
Dana MarshallRadio PersonalityMA
Daniel ShifferJournalistMA
Daphne Lee MartinCEO/StudioCT
Dave DelucaNE Americana Fest / ProducerNE
David GoldenRadio PersonalityCT
Dennis MarrowTalent BuyerMA
Donna LarsenEditorCT
Harry HawkinsRadio PersonalityNH
J. Patrick BrownEditorMA
Jay KenneyCo-Owner/Limelight Magazine & JKB BookingRI
Jillian LockeWriterNE
Jim RoachTalent BuyerNH
Joe AdlerTalent BuyerVT
John GuregianRadio PersonalityMA
John SheaRadio PersonalityMA
John SheaRadio PersonalityMA
Julia R. DeStefanoJournalistMA
Karrie BulgerRadio PersonalityCT
Katie BotelhoRadio PersonalityME
Katie BotelhoCo-Owner/Limelight Magazine & JKB BookingRI
Kyle TancrellOrganic AgencyMA
Laura GoldfarbPublicist/Radio PersonalityNE
Matt CrueRadio PersonalityCT
Matt DenaroStation GMMA
Matt SmithTalent BuyerMA
Max BowenRadio/JouranistMA
Michael BernierRadio PersonalityNH
Mike FlynnRadio PersonalityMA
Mitch CandianoTalent BuyerMA/NH
Noel CoakleyNE Americana Fest / ProducerNE
PerryJournaiistMA
Peter TelgeTalent BuyerNH
Peter Van NessPromoterMA
Phil SimonTalent BuyerNH
Randi MillmanTalent BuyerMA
Rich MartinTalent Buyer & Managing DirectorCT
Rob SullivanEditorCT
Ryan SpauldingJournailstMA
Ryan VangelTalent BuyerMA
Scott HaywardTalent BuyerNH/VT/MA
Sean Patrick MurrayTalent Buyer & PromoterCT
Stephen QuirkOwner/Factory PortlandME
Steve FarroRound Cat RecordsNH
Steve GaetzeTalent BuyerMA
Tom KiddEditorNE
Troy TyreeWCUWMA
William ReadeyCEO/StudioCT
Zack DerbyRadio PersonalityNH