Syracuse Area Music Awards

Welcome to the 2026 Syracuse Area Music Awards! The SAMMYS Award Show is our annual celebration of the Syracuse music scene. Each year, hundreds of local musicians and valuable members of the Syracuse music community attend the show to cheer on their friends. Since the first SAMMYS was held at the Landmark Theater in 1993, The SAMMYS Award Show has become the number one local music event in Central New York!

2026 SAMMY Recipients

Recent News & Updates

The SAMMYS New Director: James Austin

Since 2004, James Austin has been an active and influential presence in the Syracuse music community, building a career rooted in artist development, music advocacy, and community engagement.

2026 Syracuse Area Music Award Recipients

Below is the list of the 2024 Syracuse Area Music Awards Recipients. SAMMY awards are given based on the judgement of submissions sent to the SAMMYS Board by musicians in Syracuse and the surrounding area.

SAMMYS Director Stepping Down After 35 Years!

Liz Nowak has announced she will step down from the Director position at the close of the 2026 SAMMY Hall of Fame & Awards Show

A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors

The Board of Directors would like to thank all of our sponsors for supporting this community focused event, which is produced by a dedicated group of volunteers and supported by grants as well as private and corporate donations.