Here is the list of nominees for 2025 SPAH Awards, each nominated by SPAH members from across the USA and beyond:

Bernie Bray Harmonica Player of the Year Award

• Harrell Davenport
• Rodrigo Eberienos
• Rick Estrin
• Tony Eyers
• Boaz Kim
• Grégoire Maret
• Hendrik Meurkens
• RJ Mischo
• Todd Parrott
• Rachelle Plas
• Will Wilde

Pete Pedersen Lifetime Achievement Award

• Billy Boy Arnold
• David Barrett
• David Berntson
• Grant Dermody
• Rick Estrin
• Adam Gussow
• Linda Jacobs
• Albert “Big Daddy” Lamberson
• Mariano Massolo
• Jim Melchers
• Dave Moore
• Todd Parrott
• Jerry Portnoy
• Annie Raines
• Jason Ricci

Stan Harper Award of Special Merit

• David Berntson
• Michael D’Eath
• Grant Dermody
• Cynthia Dusel-Bacon
• Rodrigo Eberienos
• Rick Estrin
• Greg Heumann
• Linda Jacobs
• JDR
• David Kachalon
• Ronnie Shellist
• Michael Wisecarver