CD of the Year:    "My World," by Hindsight; "Keep Your Dreams Alive" by Steve Grimm;    "Shatter Queen" by Jayme Dawicki; "White China" by Fever Marlene; "Cathedral Square" by The Lackloves; and "For Emma, Forever Ago"  by Bon Iver

Song of the Year: "Hallmark Stars"  by The Lackloves; "Rain on Me" by Hindsight; "Revolution" by Verona Grove; "Lemon King Mahoney" by Fever Marlene; and "Skinny Love" by Bon Iver

Artist of the Year: Maritime; Bon Iver; Cory Chisel; Ronnie Nyles; Verona Grove; and Fever Marlene
 
New Artist of the Year:   Invade Rome; Evan Christian; Tallulah Who; Rowdy Prairie Dogs; Kings Go Forth; and The Socialites

Bassist of the Year:  Chris Steelman; Rick LaJeunesse; Gary Christensen; Ken Sigul; and Mike Spellman

Drummer of the Year: Dave Schoepke; Greg Thiel; Scott Kallenbach; Scott Berendt; Tom Caponi; and Kevin Dunphy
 
Guitarist of the Year:  Evan Christian; Frank Calarco; Chris Dame; Scotty  Meyer; and Robert Allen Jr.

Reeds/ Brass Player of the Year:  Andrew Spadafora; Mary Rodgers; Peter Neumer; Warren Wiegratz; and Steve Cooper

Specialty Instrumentalist of the Year:  Beth Wisnewski; Tommy Greywolf; Rachel Trapp;   Danny Jerabek; Andy Linderman; and Ben Rickum

Keyboard Player of the Year:  Jim Sodke; Kevin Machan; Connie Grauer;  Joe Hite; and Larry Moore

Best Music Venue:   Mill Creek; Milwaukee Ale House; Caroline's; Turner Hall; High Noon Saloon; and Stone's Throw

Best Print/ Electronic Media:  OnMilwaukee.com; Shepherd Express; The Valley Scene;   Maximum Ink; Kenosha News

Best Producer:  Jeff Hamilton; Justin Perkins; Gary Tanin; Joe Puerta; and Marc Golde

Best Radio Station:   WMSE 91.7; WYMS 88.9; WAPL 105.7; and  WLUM 102.1

Best Recording Studio: Nexus; Renwood Messenger; Smart Studios; and Rock Garden
 
Best Americana Artist:  Twang Dragons; Copperbox; The Liam Ford Band; Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons; and The Rowdy Prairie Dogs

Best Cover Band:  Fat Bottom Special; Johnny Wad; Eddie Butts; Sonic Circus; Half Empty; and The Toys

Best Big Band/ Swing:  Mr. Lucky; All Star SuperBand; Swing Nouveau; Bay City Swing;   Mr. Lucky; and Pat Crawford Big Band

Best Jazz Artist:  Jazz Orgy; Paul Spencer Band; Curt Hanrahan; Chris Crain; Mrs. Fun; and  Jack Grassel

Best Blues Artist:  Alex Wilson; Robert Allen Jr.; The Back Alley Band; Rev Raven & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys; Steve Cohen; and Houndstooth

Best World / Reggae/ Ska Artist: Unity; De La Buena; Kojo; The Invaders; King Solomon; and Something to Do
 
Best Bluegrass Artist: Liberty Bluegrass; .357 String Band; Mud River Lee & The Bluegrass Orchestra; and Stealin' Strings


 
Best Female Vocalist: Ronnie Nyles; Jess Bierman; Lisa Hannon; Annie Denison; Deirdre Fellner; and Rhonda Begos

Best Male Vocalist:  Michael Sean; Cory Chisel; Michael Wendland; Gene "Gno" Covelli;   Justin Vernon; and Lem Banks
Best Alternative Artist: The Lackloves; Revolush; Fever Marlene; The Buskers; and Evan Christian

Best Hard Rock Artist: Spiral Trance; Fahrenheit 420; 9 MM Solution; Maraschino; and  Profane

Best Rock Artist:  Verona Grove; Bellevue Suite; Steve Grimm; Invade Rome; Boxkar; and  Greg Waters and the Broad Street Boogie

Best Pop Artist: Ronnie Nyles and Tallulah Who; Bascom Hill; Jerry Hunter; Jayme Dawicki; and Maritime

Best Country Artist:  Geoff Landon & The Wolfpack; Chasin' Mason; Grand Union; Nashville Pipeline; and Saddlebrook

Best Christian/Gospel Artist:  Chad James; Danny Gokey; Skillet His Way

Best Hip Hop/ Rap:    The Figureheads; Rusty P's; Handz On; and Kid Millions

Best R & B/ Soul:  Soul Food; Eddie Butts; Deirdre Fellner; Mary Davis; and Joe Jordan

Best Tribute/ Nostalgia Artist:  Mark Shurilla; Light Up; Funk Trunk; Beatallica; Separate Ways; and Shattered

HALL Of FAME Inductees for 2009:   Harvey Scales and Butch Vig