Nominations are currently open for performers, creatives, venues, and community members who you believe deserve recognition at the 2026 Wisconsin Drag Awards.
This is a nomination process, not voting. Your nominations will help determine the official nominees for each category.
Timeline
Sept 1-15 | Performer Nominations
The community will nominate who they would like to see perform
Sept 21 | Category Announcements
Award categories for 2026 will be announced
Sept 28-Oct 18 | Category Nominations
Nominate your favorite performers for their respective category.
Oct 23-Nov 15 | Top 5 Category Announcement & Voting
Top 4 performers in each category will be announced and final voting begins.
Jan 16 - Wisconsin Drag Awards Pre-Party
Join us at FIVE Nightclub for a fun pre-party and show as guests arrive to Madison for the festivities the next day.
Jan 17 | Wisconsin Drag Awards
Special guests and friends are invited to join us at the Annual Wisconsin Drag Awards at The Sylvee.
Jan 17 - Wisconsin Drag Awards After Party
Join us for the After Party at FIVE Nightclub to featuring some winning performers.