ITG Recording Awards
ITG Recording Awards 2025/26
Sponsored by Pickett Blackburn
The ITG Recording Awards recognize outstanding trumpet recordings in two separate categories: classical and jazz/improvised music. Recordings are assessed via blind review by a jury of outstanding trumpet artists. Awards are given based on the artistic merit, technical achievement, innovation, potential for impact on the larger musical discipline, and the overall quality of an album. Read more about assessment criteria HERE. The jury will award up to 2 gold and 4 silver medals in each category. Recordings must have been released between January 1st, 2024 and December 31st, 2025.
Interested in submitting your recording?
- Review the ITG ITG Recording Awards Guidelines to ensure that your submission meets all eligibility requirements..
- Albums must have been released between January 1st, 2024 and December 31st, 2025.
- Prepare a digital version of your submission accessible via dropbox, google drive, etc. Files must be downloadable. Please double check privacy settings to ensure access. Links to streaming sites and/or physical copies of recordings will not be accepted.
- All submissions must include a document in PDF format detailing the date and place of recording, all performers, works performed, composers, and all members of the production team (engineer, producer, etc.)
- Complete the submission form by December 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.
Winners will be notified no later than May 1st, 2026. Awards will be presented at the 2026 ITG Conference in Rochester, New York
Email [email protected] with questions.
2026 Award Juries
Jazz/Improvised Music
Classical Music
