Only current (or newly registered) Detroit Music Awards voters are allowed to participate in the Final Voting Phase.

During this phase, the Final Voting Ballot, determined from the most nominated recordings, artists, etc. during the Nomination Phase, is available online after a voter has logged in. Eligible voters with email addresses are contacted via email that the Final Voting process has begun.

The Final Voting Ballot allows voters to select from among the top nominees identified during the Nomination Phase in each of the performance and recording categories.