The voting and nomination process for the Prestigious Haitian Music Awards (PHMA) is structured into distinct phases combining public involvement, industry submission, committee review, and voting.

1. Submissions & Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Period: Works (songs, albums, music videos) must be officially released within the specified annual eligibility window.
Submission: Artists, record labels, managers, media professionals, and fans can submit eligible entries online through the PHMA platform.
Category Requirements: Submissions must meet specific criteria defined by category (e.g., Konpa, Rap Kreyòl, Gospel, Production, Media).
2. Music Advisory Committee Review
Screening & Shortlisting: A Music Advisory Committee composed of Haitian Music Industry (HMI) professionals, journalists, DJs, and producers evaluates all valid submissions.
Verification: The committee verifies parameters such as release dates, artistic quality, popularity, cultural impact, and category fit before finalizing the official slate of nominees.
3. Final Voting & Determination of Winners
The final determination of winners typically follows a hybrid model:
Public Fan Voting: Fans and the public vote online for their favorite artists and songs across open categories on the official PHMA website/platform.
Official Judging Panel / Committee: Qualified industry judges and advisory committee members score the nominees based on artistic execution, technical quality, and overall impact.
Weight Combination: The final outcome is calculated by combining public votes and committee scores, ensuring both popular acclaim and expert recognition are represented.

(Note: Certain honorary categories—such as the Lifetime Achievement or Humanitarian Awards—are selected directly by the PHMA Board of Directors and Advisory Committee).