2026 AWA Awards Weekend: Member Conference Registration

We are excited to see you again in Fort Worth for the Academy's two awards shows and member conference! This year, the awards shows will be Saturday, Nov. 21 at a new Fort Worth venue, the RFD-TV Auction Barn Studio in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Our member conference will be Friday, Nov. 20 in downtown Fort Worth, at the historic Courtyard by Marriott Fort Worth Downtown/Blackstone, adjacent to Sundance Square. See the weekend info page with group rate reservation link.

Please help us to prepare for a great weekend by letting us know which events you plan to attend. Awards show tickets are on sale now. Get your tickets.

Friday, Nov. 20 - Downtown Fort Worth

• Fri AM/PM: Member conference - free
  
• Fri 5:30 PM: Dinner on your own - we'll help you coordinate with others
  
• Fri 7:30 PM: Meet & Greet - free

Saturday, Nov. 21 - Fort Worth Stockyards

• Sat 8 AM: Documentary film: Playing Cowboy - free
  
• Sat 9:30 AM: Documentary film: Power of the Mounds - free
  
• Sat 10 AM: Documentary film: The Birth & History of Western Swing - free
  
• Sat 2 PM: Awards for Poets, Authors, Artists, Artisans, Filmmakers, and Industry
  $20 ($10 with member discount)
  
• Sat 7:30 PM: Awards for Musicians & Lifetime Achievement
  $35 ($17.50 with member discount)
  

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