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Peabody Awards announces 60 nominees
May 4, 2021
Honor celebrates best storytelling across broadcasting and streaming media
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors has selected 60 nominees that represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2020.
The nominees were chosen by unanimous vote of 19 jurors from over 1,300 entries from television, podcasts/radio and the web in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service and multimedia programming. The Peabody Awards are based at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
“During an incredibly turbulent and difficult year, these nominees rose to the occasion and delivered compelling and empowering stories,” said Martha Nelson, chair of the Peabody Board of Jurors. “From COVID-19 coverage to poignant explorations of identity, each nominee not only told a powerful story but also made a significant impact on
Peabody Awards Nominees Include ‘All In’, ‘I May Destroy You’, ‘Late Show’, More Deadline 5/4/2021
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors on Tuesday announced its 60 nominees representing “the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media” in 2020.
The nominees were chosen by 19 jurors who surveyed 1,300 entries from television, podcasts/radio and the web in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service and multimedia programming. The Peabody Awards are based at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
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“During an incredibly turbulent and difficult year, these nominees rose to the occasion and delivered compelling and empowering stories,” said former Yahoo! Global Editor-in-Chief Martha Nelson, who now chairs the Peabody jury. “From Covid-19 coverage to poignant explorations of identity, each nominee not only told a powerful story
Little America,
The Social Dilemma, and
Welcome to Chechnya.
Television Academy Honors annually celebrates programs across numerous platforms and genres that elevate complex issues facing society. This year s honorees used their talents to produce compelling programs, in both fictional and non-fictional works, to address racism, criminal justice, social justice, sexual assault, LGBTQ+ persecution, immigration and climate change. The remarkable storytelling of these honorees has energized, educated and challenged audiences around the globe. During one of the most challenging years in television history, these seven extraordinary programs illuminated and championed some of the most critical issues facing our communities, said Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma. We are thrilled to be honoring programs and producers who are influencing social change around the globe.
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ABC and SBS titles have been nominated in the prestigious Banff Rockie Awards 2021.
6 titles are nominated across various categories:
Bluey, Love on the Spectrum, Revelation, 100% Wolf, First Day for ABC and
Filthy Rich & Homeless for SBS.
Eureka is again nominated for its US production of
Holey Moley.
“We’re ecstatic with the range of high-profile international and Canadian programs that entered and are nominated for the 2021 Rockie Awards,” said Jenn Kuzmyk, Executive Director of the Banff World Media Festival. “This year’s nominees are a showcase of the spirit, creativity and truly exceptional work the global entertainment industry continued to produce amidst a year of challenge and change. We can’t wait to share this year’s show via a special live stream on June 15th.”