2026 Song of the Year Contest presented by Samuel Adams Seasonal and Sun Cruiser

The Top 3 Finalists will have an opportunity to perform in their own 1-Hour Showcase at a local venue between March 18–29, 2026 to help attract more votes. Actual dates and venues TBD.
Voting will end on March 30. The song that receives the most votes will be announced as the WINNER on April 6, 2026.

1^ST Place Winner will receive:

A LIVE lunchtime performance of their song on 93.5 WMWV (date TBD)
A check for $1,000 from Conway Broadcasting, along with some swag.
A $500 gift certificate to North Conway Music Center.
Winner’s original song will be added to the 93.5 WMWV FM on-air rotation for the rest of 2026 and recognized as the WMWV LOCAL SONG OF THE YEAR for 2026.
NEW THIS YEAR! $250 Second Prize and $100 Third Prize to be awarded. The 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Place Winners will also perform in a show at the Conway Majestic Theater in April of 2026.