The nominees of the Compas on Broadway music awards are chosen by the majority vote of all eligible convention delegates.
The eligibility period for all award categories will span from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.
Recordings under consideration must have been released during the eligibility period.
No more than five (5) nominees will be selected for each award category.
Participation in paper/balloting is limited to those invited to serve as nomination.
Voting rules are subject to change at the discretion of the Compas on Broadway executive staff.
All nominees must be Haitian citizens or of Haitian descent.
Delegates include entertainment journalists, local and national radio personalities, music television representative, and promoters.
If a tie in total score exists between two or more nominees, an independent moderator will be present at the nominee judging session to break the tie. In all cases, the final decision for the nominee categories rests with the Delegates.