The number of nomination categories varies slightly by year. On average, the Galaxy Music Awards features about 50 categories, spanning: – Major awards (e.g., Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year) – Genre-based awards – Technical and creative awards – Industry and special recognition awards

● Newbie
● Roots & Culture Award
● Music Publicist of the Year
● GMA FANS CHOICE [Male]
● GMA FANS CHOICE [Female]
● Music Video Masterpiece
● Artiste of the Year [Male]
● Artiste of the Year [Female]
● Album of the Year
● Naija Anthem of the Year
● Link-Up of the Year
● New Taker Award
● Best African Act [West Africa]
● Best African Act [East Africa]
● Best Afrobeats Artiste [Diaspora]
● Best Global Sound
● Street Banger of the Year
● Pop Single of the Year
● Rhythm & Poetry [RAP]
● R&B Single of the Year
● Best Vocal Performance [Male]
● Best Vocal Performance [Female]
● Lyrical Beast
● Pen Game Champion
● Dynamic Duo
● Gospel Artiste of the Year
● Best Choral Group
● Beat Master
● Visionary Lens Award
● Best Graphic Designers [Album/Single]
● Wild-Shots Photographer of the Year
● Video Vixen of the Year
● Best Movie Sound Track
● Turntable King
● Turntable Queen
● Radio Station of the Year
● Artiste Manager of the Year [Male]
● Artiste Manager of the Year [Female]
● Ultimate Hype Champion
● Best Regional Artiste [East]
● Best Regional Artiste [West]
● Best Regional Artiste [South]
● Best Regional Artiste [North]
● Best Alternative Sound
● Social Media Faves
● Dance & Sound
● Record Label of the Year
● Gbedu Publisher of the Year
● Best Music Blog
● Stream Creator of the Year