Each year Buma Cultuur presents a number of special awards to Dutch artists for their achievements.
The Pop Award is presented to the Dutch artist who has made the most significant contribution to Dutch pop music in the previous year.
The Buma Golden Harp, introduced in 1962, is presented annually to composers, performing artists or individuals who have specifically contributed to the performance and success of Dutch popular music.
The Buma Silver Harp is presented to three or four talented Dutch artists or composers who have demonstrated strong potential for a career in pop music.
The Buma Export Award is given to the Dutch artist who has sold the most records abroad.
The Buma Toonzetters Award is given to the composer of the best contemporary composition.
Buma Cultuur also sponsors the Annie M.G. Schmidt Award for the year's best Dutch theatre music and cabaret composition, and facilitates the organization of the SENA Performers POPnl Award, the award for young pop talent.