Nominees for SPAH Awards for 2026
Here is the list of nominees for 2026 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
- Tony Eyers
- Ross Garren
- Micah McCreary
- Rachelle Plas
Pete Pedersen Lifetime Achievement Award
- David Barrett
- Billy Branch
- Paul Davies (Declined)
- Linda Jacobs
- John Long
- Rich McIntyre
- Jim Melchers
- Todd Parrott
- Jerry Portnoy
- Annie Raines
Stan Harper Award of Special Merit
- Michael D’Eath (Declined)
- David Kachalon
- Rich McIntyre
- Eric Noden
- Ronnie Shellist
- Michael Wisecarver
- Jim Worsham (Declined)