About The Drummies

The Drummies, initiated in 1996, are the world’s leading awards of merit for drummers and percussionists of all styles. More than 6500 drummers voted in the most recent awards balloting. Winners are celebrated in the August 2012 issue of the magazine.
There are forty-four categories in the most recent drumming including

Drum Set Awards

Drummer Of The Year, Rising Star, Progressive Rock, Metal, Jam Band, Funk, Mainstream Pop, Alternative rock, Punk, R&B/Blues, Jazz/Fusion/, Gospel/Worship, Country, Drum Clinician, Studio Drummer, and Live Performer.

Percussion Awards

Percussionist Of The Year, Rising Star, Latin, Jazz/Fusion, Rock/Pop, World Percussionist, Ensemble, Studio Percussionist, Live Performer, Mallet Percussionist, Percussion Clinician.

Gear Awards

Drum Set, Snare Drum, Custom Drum Maker, Cymbals, Hardware, Hand Drum, Percussion Product, Percussion Toys, Drumming Accessory, Drum Stick, Drum Head, Electronic Percussion.

Media Awards

Drumming Book, Drumming DVD/Video/Film, Drumming Web Site

Hall Of Fame

Artists who win more than five Drummies in any one category, or who win Drummer Of The Year three or more times, are restricted from future wins in that category. Eleven drummers are in the Hall of Fame