Best Annual Event
Oakland Art & Soul
Best Artist
Anthony Holdsworth
Best Art Gallery
Vessel Gallery
Best Arts Organization
Pro Arts
Best Band
Aja Vision (formerly Psychic Handbook)
Best Booker at a Club
Larry Trujillo, the Uptown Nightclub
Best Club
The New Parish
Best Dance Club
Ashkenaz
Best DJ
DJ Miggy Stardust
Best Jazz Combo
Mo’Fone
Best Local Album
Carpal Tunnel Vision Quest — Cash Pony
Best Local Author
Michael Chabon
Best Local Blog or Website
Oakland Local
Best Local Book
The Essential Urban Farmer — Novella Carpenter
Best Local Film or Documentary
Hella Brown: Real Sex in the City
Best Poet
Jamie DeWolf
Best Protest Artist
Boots Riley
Best Radio Show
Forum
Best Record Label
1-2-3-4-Go! Records
Best Singer
Goapele
Best Theatrical Production
Hoodslam
Best Underground Cultural Event
Tourette’s Without Regrets