The Polaris Music Prize is a music award given each year to the best full-length Canadian album. It is for artistic merit, regardless of genre, sales, or record label. The award was formed in 2006 with a $20,000 cash prize. the prize was increased to $30,000 for the 2011 award.
This list of nominees is released in early July. A group of 11 jury members ("The Grand Jury") meet in Toronto at the Polaris Music Prize gala in late September. The winner is picked after the nominated bands perform.
Past winners and short list nominees
Related pages
Choice Music Prize (Ireland) Mercury Music Prize (United Kingdom and Ireland) Australian Music Prize (Australia) Prix Constantin (France) Shortlist Prize (United States)