The Ontario Folk Music Awards were handed out at The Studio in Hamilton, Ontario on Wednesday, October 14th during the annual Folk Canada Conference.
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Below is a complete list of winners.
From the FolkCanada.com news release:
Folk Canada Announces 2026 Ontario Folk Music Award Nominees
The 32nd annual Ontario Folk Music Awards will take place at The Studio in Hamilton, Ontario on Wednesday, October 14th during the annual Folk Canada Conference.
The event will feature performances by a select number of nominated artists and special guests, and is open to all Folk Canada Conference attendees. Still to be announced are the Estelle Klein Award recipients, the Laureate for the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award and Culture in Climate Award.
Established in 1987 and now in its 39th year, the Folk Canada Conference (previously the Folk Music Ontario Conference and Ontario Council of Folk Festivals) will take place October 14-18 in Hamilton, Ontario and welcomes attendees from across the country to the event. To learn more, Folk Canada invites interested parties to visit their website and sign up for their newsletter.
“The Ontario Folk Music Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the incredible talent and creativity found across the province,” says Rosalyn Dennett, Executive Director of Folk Canada. “We’re proud to recognize this year’s nominees and bring the folk community together in Hamilton to celebrate their work.” Rosalyn Dennett is available for interviews, and select artists are available for interviews and performances in advance of the event.
Below is a complete list of nominees. Local artists are bolded.
Album of the Year
Music Video of the Year
Performing Artist of the Year
Recording Artist of the Year
Song of the Year
Below is a complete list of winners
ONTARIO INDEPENDENT RECORDING ARTIST
TRIBUTE ARTIST
AFRO CARIBIANNA
CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL (GROUP)
CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO)
CLASSICAL VOCAL (SOLO)
CLASSICAL VOCAL (CHOIR OR GROUP)
CLUB DJ
CONTEMPORARY SINGER SONGWRITER
CONTRIBUTOR
COUNTRY
COVER BAND
ELECTRONIC
FAN FAVOURITE
FOLK ROOTS
HIPHOP
JAZZ VOCAL (SOLO or GROUP)
JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO or GROUP)
LATIN
LIVE MUSIC VENUE
METAL
PUNK
ROCK
WORLD MUSIC
I've never known anyone who had more of a positive outlook on life and so genuinely loved being around people. He was a pleasure to spend time with and he was a treasure of information about the jazz world and local history. We all learned by his example and our lives were enriched by his musicianship.Alfie Smith
The world seemed a little brighter with Jackie Washington in it. Your music and the joy you brought to so many people will always live on. I feel lucky to have known you. Rest in peace my friend.
I am devastated, I just found out that the great Jackie Washington of Hamilton Ontario died yesterday. My heart goes out to the Washington Family. I was deeply moved by Jackie's music and he influenced my music for the better. Thanks Jackie and God bless you.!!!!!!!!Lily Sazz
A Hamilton icon gone. Jackie Washington's memory will live on. Special mention to all of his dear friends who helped him in his final years.
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