The problem is - we all know these people are good because they do travel. Why do they need the awards?
I would be more interested if the awards went to the unsung heroes
- people who have run a folk club for 30 years
- people who organise festivals - major or minor
- good local performers who choose not to travel but enliven any sing around
- people who call at their local dance group every week
-pubs that have a folk night or are especially welcoming.
- morris musicians and performers
etc.

It could be done by listners nominating them - not by votes.
FloraG