The Aotearoa Music Awards are awarded in several different categories. As of 2014, the awards are presented in 31 categories, and have been hosted annually since 1965.
| Award | First awarded | |
|---|---|---|
| Album of the Year | 1973 | |
| Single of the Year | 1965 | |
| Best Group | 1973 | |
| Best Solo Artist | 2017 | |
| Breakthrough Artist of the Year | 1973 | |
| Best Album Cover | 1979 | |
| Best Alternative Artist | 2011 | |
| Best Children's Artist | 1996 | |
| Best Classical Artist | 1983 | |
| Best Country Artist | 1983 | |
| Best Electronic Artist | 2002 | |
| Best Engineer | 1973 | |
| Best Folk Artist | 1984 | |
| Best Hip Hop Artist | 2017 | |
| Best Jazz Artist | 1984 | |
| Best Māori Artist | 1992 | |
| Best Music Video | 1983 | |
| Best Pacific Music Artist | 1982 | |
| Best Pop Artist | 2010 | |
| Best Producer | 1973 | |
| Best Rock Artist | 2004 | |
| Best Roots Artist | 2003 | |
| Best Soul/RnB Artist | 2017 | |
| Best Worship Artist | 1985 | |
| Critics' Choice Prize | 2010 | |
| Highest Selling New Zealand Album | 2003 | |
| Highest Selling New Zealand Single | 2003 | |
| International Achievement | 1983 | |
| Legacy Award | 2007 | |
| People's Choice Award | 2004 | |
| Radio Airplay Record of the Year | 2004 |
| Award | Years awarded | |
|---|---|---|
| Arranger of the Year | 1973 - 1976 | |
| Best Cast Album | 1987 | |
| Best Compilation Album | 2001-2002 | |
| Best Female Solo Artist | 1978 - 2016 | |
| Best Film Soundtrack | 1983 - 2000 | |
| Best Male Solo Artist | 1978 - 2016 | |
| Best Mana Māori Album | 1996 - 2003 | |
| Best Mana Reo Album | 1996 - 2003 | |
| Best New Artist | 1973 - 1976 | |
| Best New Zealand Recorded Composition | 1973 - 1974 | |
| Best Solo Artist | 2003 | |
| Best Songwriter | 1986 - 2005 | |
| New Zealand Music Award for Best Urban/Hip Hop Album | Best Urban/Hip Hop Album | 2002 - 2016 |
| Composer of the Year | 1975 - 1976 | |
| Lifetime Achievement | 1998 - 2004 | |
| New Zealand Radio Programmer Award | 2000 - 2003 | |
| Most Promising Female Vocalist | 1978 - 2000 | |
| Most Popular Artist | 1983 | |
| Most Popular Song | 1983 - 1984 | |
| Most Promising Group | 1978 - 2000 | |
| Most Promising Male Vocalist | 1978 - 2000 | |
| Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry | 1980 - 1990 | |
| Outstanding Contribution to the Growth of New Zealand Music on Radio | 2005 - 2007 | |
| Rising Star Award | 1996 - 1998 |