THE STARGATE
MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS, 2024
Categories
Categories must have a minimum of four nominees in order to run. If this
isn't reached, where possible the category will merge with another. Example: If
the Cameron Mitchell category doesn't receive enough nominations it will merge
with Other Character.
If a pairing or character in Other Character, Other Slash or Other Ship has
four nominees they will receive their own category as long as the 'Other'
category still holds enough nominees to run without them.
Previously nominated videos are
not be eligible for nomination. A full list of all previous nominated videos can
be found on the
A-Z page. Anyone can nominate videos,
including the artist who made them.
A nominated video may only appear in one category. When a video has been
nominated in more than one category, the awards team will contact the video
artist to determine which category from those it has been nominated in they
would like it to be placed. Where the artist can not be contacted or has no
preference, the awards team reserves the right to select the single category
that the video will appear.
As in previous years, only three videos per artist can appear in each category.
If the artist can not be contacted or has no preference, the first three videos
nominated will appear in the category.
Nominees in best new artist our eligible if they have started vidding as a solo artist in the last year.
Voting
The number of votes in each category is dependent on the number of nominees. We will also to ask you to list your choices in order of preference.
4 nominees - Vote for first place only
5-14 nominees - Vote for first and second place
15+ nominees- Vote for first, second and third place
In order to calculate final positions, first place will be worth 3 points, second place will be worth 2 points and third place will be worth 1 point. As with last year, if all areas of the form are not filled in, the form will not be valid. You should vote for a different video for each place, and ensure that you vote for a video in every place.
We do track names, e-mail addresses and IP addresses for votes, and will be watching for 'ballot stuffing'.
In the event that this occurs, a warning will be issued and the votes discounted. Should further votes be received after a warning,
the videos in question will be disqualified, and the artist may be banned from future contests.
Campaigning
Campaigning for nominations or votes, either for yourself or someone else,
is forbidden. Anyone caught doing so will be given a warning, and then risk
permanent disqualification from the awards. If you campaign for someone else,
you are risking their disqualification.
Awards
As with the number of votes, this year the awards system will work like this:
4 nominees - First place awarded
15+ nominees- First, second and third place awarded
The only exceptions are the 'Editors Choice' which is only given to the award team's favourite video and the 'Best New Artist' and 'Best Overall Artist' categories where only first place will be awarded, with an Honourable Mention if deemed appropriate. As usual, the winner of 'Best Overall Artist' will be determined by results in other categories.
If you have any questions please e-mail us at [email protected]