New for 2012 voting will now be calculated by a weighting of 50% Industry Panel and 50% Public for both voting rounds. The Industry Panel will consist of nightlife industry professionals invited by the Vancouver Nightlife Awards Committee.
Category changes for 2012:
- Best Live Music Venue has been added
- Best Photographer has been added
- Best Irish Pub has been changed to Best Pub
- Best Whistler Venue has been removed