The award will be presented by Sire Records co-founder Seymour Stein and the debut ceremony for the association, held in New York, caps off A2IM's annual indie week.

The event will by hosted by actor/comedian John Ross Bowie and awards include: the best independent album of the year, best packaging, best sync placement, best video and best indie label.

Century Media, Jagjaguwar and Ninja Tune received the most label nominations and the shortlist for Independent Album of the Year nominations ...