Aurel Awards

The Aurel Awards were Slovak music accolades presented by Slovenská národná skupina Medzinárodnej federácie fonografického priemyslu (SNS IFPI) to recognize outstanding achievements in the industry for the preceding year in the region.

History

 * 1998–2000: Artmedia Awards held instead
 * 2001–2007: Aurel Awards
 * 2008–2010: Not held
 * 2011–present: ZAI Awards held instead

Categories

 * Male Singer
 * Female Singer
 * Band
 * New Artist
 * Album
 * Record
 * Song
 * Record Producer
 * Music Video
 * Instrumentalist
 * Cover Art
 * Alternative Music Artist • Held in 2005–2006.
 * Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Music Artist • Punk included. Held in 2005–2006.
 * Hip-Hop/Rap Music Artist • Held in 2005–2006.
 * World Music Artist • Traditional folk and ethno included. Held in 2005–2006.
 * Jazz/Bluess Music Artist • Held in 2005–2006.
 * Gospel Music Artist • Held in 2005–2006.
 * Contemporary Folk/Country Music Artist • Held in 2005–2006.


 * Special awards
 * Lifetime Achievement • Given for outstanding contributions to the industry, mainly for performing.

Ceremonies
The listed years are of official release, annual ceremonies were held the following year.


 * 1st Aurel Awards (2001)
 * 2nd Aurel Awards (2002)
 * 3rd Aurel Awards (2003)
 * 4th Aurel Awards (2004)
 * 5th Aurel Awards (2005)
 * 6th Aurel Awards (2006)
 * 7th Aurel Awards (2007)