Award Opportunity: JUNO Awards 2026
Deadline: November 6, 2025
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is thrilled to announce new updates and enhancements to The 2026 JUNO Awards, building on its ongoing commitment to reflect the country’s evolving music landscape. This year’s changes include the introduction of a new category – Latin Music Recording of the Year – and an important eligibility refinement for Rap submissions, demonstrating CARAS’ dedication to fostering inclusivity and spotlighting Canadian talent across genres.
Key Submission Dates:
Submissions Open: September 22, 2025
Early Bird Deadline: October 3, 2025 (11:59 PM PT / 2:59 AM ET October 4)
Final Deadline: November 6, 2025 (11:59 PM PT / 2:59 AM ET November 7)
From groundbreaking newcomers to celebrated icons, the JUNO Awards represent the best of what Canada’s music industry has to offer. These latest category additions and updates reflect CARAS’ commitment to growing the JUNO Awards in a way that is inclusive, representative, and culturally relevant.
Visit junoawards.ca/submissions for everything you need to know, including eligibility details, new category information, and timelines.
EARLY BIRD PRICING: September 22, 2025 to October 3, 2025 11:59 PM PT / October 4, 2025 2:59 AM ET
CARAS Academy Delegates Fee – $55.00 per submission
Standard Fee – $75.00 per submission
FINAL DEADLINE PRICING: November 6, 2025 11:59 PM PT / November 7, 2025 2:59 AM ET
CARAS Academy Delegates Fee – $80.00 per submission
Standard Fee – $100.00 per submission
NOTE - SaskMusic is also offering a bursary to reimburse our members for the cost of submitting.
Deadline for Bursary Application is Midnight on November 10, 2025
Apply for the SaskMusic JUNO bursary via this form: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/q1s3kjlm0fjc6pi/
