ACA 2026Nominations are now open for SF Classical Voice's Audience Choice Awards, the reader-driven poll where you pick the best of the past season. We invite you to nominate favorite performances by orchestras, chamber ensembles, soloists, vocalists, jazz artists, and more that took place between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026. Use our survey links below, and be aware that there are separate awards for the Bay Area and greater Los Angeles and Orange County.

From breathtaking debuts to unforgettable finales, think back on the musical moments that moved, surprised, and inspired you. Flip through your concert programs, reminisce with friends, or revisit SFCV’s coverage of the season to help jog your memory. Then, cast your nominations for the performances you believe deserve the spotlight.
 

From breathtaking debuts to unforgettable finales, think back on the musical moments that moved, surprised, and inspired you. Flip through your concert programs, reminisce with friends, or revisit SFCV’s coverage of the season to help jog your memory. Then, cast your nominations for the performances you believe deserve the spotlight.

Nominations are open from Monday, July 27, through Wednesday, August 5. And remember: Eligible performances must have taken place between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026.

When nominations close, we’ll gather the top nominees and open a final round of voting to determine this year’s Audience Choice Award winners. The winners in each category will be announced at the end of August.
 
To learn more about SFCV’s Audience Choice poll, read about last year’s winners in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
 
Use this link to go to the 2026 Bay Area nominations survey.
 
Use this link to go to the 2026 Los Angeles nominations survey.