New England Music Hall of Fame

The categories to be considered for being inducted to the New England Music Hall of Fame are Historical Landmark, Music Pioneer, Musician, Songwriter, Engineer,  Producer, Promoter, Singer, Composer, Band, and trailblazer. All music genres are welcome. 

Nomination Credential's 

1. The individual must have lived in New England for approximately ten years or more. 
2.  Landmarks: can be a venue or outside location. There are two categories. 1. Historical landmark that is an entertainment landmark that is over 20 years old. Or cultural landmark. A performance venue that is under 20 years old but has made a significant impact on the music scene. When that venue is inducted to NEMHOF either as a cultural or historical landmark it will be used as a satellite location to have NEMHOF sponsored events. 
3.  If the individual is not from New England they must have made a significant contribution to New England. Examples can be either touring or recording. 
4. Cover or tribute bands will not be considered for nomination.
5. Individuals will have an instant lifetime ban if they support any type of racism, sexism, homophobia or antisemitism. 
6. Pioneer Nomination: An individual is not judged based on how famous or how many awards they have. They are based on the impact and inspiration they made
7. Posthumous Nomination: If an individual fits any of the credentials above and has passed away they will posthumously be inducted in. 

New England Music Hall of Fame Media Awards

 The NEMHOF Media / Music Awards were designed to highlight both up and coming talent and those who dedicated their career to New England.   

• The Denise (NEMHOF Media Lifetime Achievement Awards) We named our former NEMHOF Lifetime Achievement Award after the first recipient Broadcast Legend Denise D'ascenzo. This is the most important Award anyone can receive. Denise was New England's Princess. "Be open, be brave, be kind"
  
• NEMHOF Broadcast Journalist of the Year (TV) Is given to the best broadcast journalist of the year in New England.
  
• NEMHOF Broadcaster of the year (Radio)Given to New England's top radio personality.
  
• NEMHOF Benjamin Franklin Award (Newspaper)This award is given to the number one writer in New England.
  
• NEMHOF Historian Award: Given to anyone who preserves the history of the New England Music scene. This award is given to journalists, authors, and documentarians.
  
• Tommy Bonanno Award: Given to individuals on the music scene who are not musicians however has displayed unbelievable passion for the scene.
  
• Bruce Rieder Award: Goes to the number one photographer in New England.