The PNW Music Awards is a volunteer-run Non Profit organization and event focused on the acknowledgement and celebration of excellence in the music communities of Oregon and Washington. We’re here to publicly praise and honor hard work, dedication, skill and passion for local artistry, as well as encourage future music makers.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 WINNERS!

Artist of the Year

Alana Rich

Song of the Year

“I Probably Shouldn’t Be Here” - BendreTheGiant

Album of the Year

“Fossils” - Silvertongue

Best Lyricism

“Patience” - Bobby Barrz

Best Instrumentation

“Yes Man” - Hiroki

Best Production

“Time” - Jacob Westfall

Best Folk or Americana Album

“True North” - Flyover States

Best Folk or Americana Song

“Heart in My Hands” - Robin Jackson with Haley Johnsen

Best Indie or Alternative Album

“Fossils” - Silvertongue

Best Indie or Alternative Song

“The Gamble” - High Glow

Best Jazz, Soul, or R&B Song

“Let’s Vibe” - Fox Walker

Best Pop, Synth, or Contemporary Album

“Up at Night” - Camp Crush

Best Pop, Synth, or Contemporary Song

“Monster” - Rachel Wong

Best Rap or Hip Hop Album

“S U N S E T D R I V E” - John Wavy

Best Rap or Hip Hop Song

“i’m good” - OfF.Brand with Bobby Barrz

Best Rock, Punk, or Metal Album

“Confusion Range” - Hard Pill

Best Rock, Punk, or Metal Song

“(The) [Fabulous] Taurean Rot” - gasp.

Best Music Video

“Fossils” - Silvertongue

Fan Favorite Cover Art

“PHASES” - WAVICLE (made by Tobi Neptune)

Fan Favorite Show Flier

BendreTheGiant Tour (made by Benjamin Estrada)

Fan Favorite Live Show Photo

gasp. (shot by Joanne Leadbetter)

Best Local Radio Station

Portland Radio Project

Best Local Music Venue

Alberta Street Pub

And thank you to our amazing volunteer voting panel members!

The PNW Music Awards are “peer voted”, meaning local musicians, producers, venue owners, journalists, photographers, music educators, and music fans listen to all our submissions and cast their votes to select our winners and nominees. Panel members are not publicly identified until after the results are shared to maintain integrity. Votes cast are also closely monitored by Awards staff for honest voting.

Alex W, Alex L, Andrew C, Andrew G, Benjamin E, Bobby B, Bri W, Daniel T, Dave S, Duncan A, Dylan R, Erik R, Jamie M, Jason R, Jeremy T, Jessie Y, Joe R, John W, Josiah C, Juliette N, Kathleen W, Kristen G, Marcus L, Matt S, Rachel W, Robert H, Ryan S, Steven S, Tyler R, and Winslow F