Award honoring an artwork recognized for outstanding musical creativity and artistry

Best Cover Artwork
in association with JAGDA

CREATORS / Artwork Category

Entry Specifications

Eligible works are digital artworks for singles, EPs or albums whose official audio or video was digitally distributed through official services between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.

Each record label and distributor’s design team may submit between five and ten self-nominated works. These submissions will be designated as Entry Works.

First Voting Period

Special Voting Members for the Artwork Award selected by the Japan Graphic Design Association JAGDA will select 20 works from among the Entry Works.

Final Voting Period

In addition to the Domestic Voting Members, Artwork Award Special Voting Members selected by the Japan Graphic Design Association JAGDA will also participate in the voting.
Voting by Domestic Voting Members is voluntary, while all Artwork Category Special Voting Members are required to vote.

Each voter will rank up to three works from among the Nominees. Points will be allocated as follows. First place 4 points, second place 2 points, third place 1 point.

Voters may rank up to three works and may choose to rank fewer than three.

Self selection is permitted and duplicate selections are not allowed.

Winners

Art directors, designers, and photographers.

Inquiry Form for Voting Members

*This form is for individuals who are eligible as voting members.