On Thursday, March 26, Miami hosted the second annual Femmy Awards, a celebration organized by Femme House to honor women and allies in the dance music industry, including artists, labels, agents, and events.
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The awards were divided into two categories: those voted on by the public and those selected by a special committee. Below is the complete list of winners.
2026 Femmy Publicly Voted Awards Winners
Ableton instructor of the year: Honoring educators who lead by example for every student enrolled in a Femme House Session or online course.
- Suzi Analogue
- Modern Lover
- Claire Marie Lim
- Lorna Dune
- Christina Horn
Album or EP of the year: Recognizing a full body of work that pushed sonic and cultural boundaries.
- Tides (Remixes) – Karaba
- Through the Wall – Rochelle Jordan
- Volver – Sofia Kourtesis
- The BPM – Sudan Archives
- Humanise – HAAi
Best club: Recognizing a nightclub that champions diversity, safe spaces, and inclusive lineups, shaping the electronic music scene.
- Nowadays
- Smartbar
- TV Lounge
- The Fruit
- Walter WhereHouse
Best DJ set or live performance: Recognizing a live performance that stood out for its creativity, energy, and impact.
- Matisa (Fabric, London)
- Zoe Gitter (Boiler Room, Ibiza)
- Charlotte de Witte & Amelie Lens (Flanders Expo, Belgium)
- Ladies of Leisure (Boiler Room, Ibiza)
- Deer Jade (Lollapalooza, Paris)
Best Femme House radio mix: Recognizing an outstanding Femme House Radio mix that showcases innovative track selection and storytelling.
- Kiimi
- Sinca
- Awen
- Golden
- Krithi
Best producer: Recognizing a producer whose work stood out for its originality, technical mastery, and influence on the sound of dance music.
- Yulia Niko
- Honeyluv
- Azzecca
- Miss Monique
- Ki/Ki
Best record label: Recognizing a label that prioritizes femme, non-binary, and LGBTQ+ artists.
- She/Her
- Bass n Babes
- Nuxxe
- Smile Records
- Abracadabra Records
Best underground promoter: Honoring grassroots regional promoters in the U.S. who are shaping underground dance culture.
- Playhouse
- Thique
- Ladera Hearts
- Jerk
- PBNJ
Best vocalist: Recognizing the often heard but not seen voices of dance music.
- Blythe
- Hayla
- Bibi Bourelly
- Pamé
- House Gospel Choir
- Me N U
- Lumia
- Inda Jani
- Zingara
- Tiffy Vera
- Support Women DJs
- Empwr Beats
- Beatport Diversity + Parity Fund
- Book More Women
- Her Dancefloor
- Raecola
- Barbara Nicole
- Tara Verma
- Val Fleury
- Hai-Life
- Sisters In Sound
- House of Yes
- TT the Artist
- QDP
- Courtney Hollinquest
Breakthrough artist: Honoring artists who had phenomenal years and set the bar for visibility, artistic output, and buzz.
Femme House activist & impact award: Honoring an artist, collective or industry professional using their platform to advocate for social change and inclusion in the music industry.
Femme House community member of the year:Celebrating an individual in the Femme House community whose dedication, passion and engagement have gone above and beyond to embody the spirit of Femme House.
“For the Culture” award:Honoring BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ creators and platforms making an impact in serving their communities.
Innovator award:Recognizing innovation and impact in sound design, cultural significance and more.
