NOMINEE CATEGORY LIST
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES
Outstanding Motion Picture
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
Outstanding International Motion Picture
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Animated Motion Picture
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Motion Picture
Outstanding Short-Form (Live Action)
Outstanding Short-Form (Animated)
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)
TELEVISION + STREAMING CATEGORIES
Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
Outstanding Talk Series
Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series)
Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special)
Outstanding Children’s Program
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series)
Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Outstanding Guest Performance
Outstanding Animated Series
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)
Outstanding Short Form Series – Comedy or Drama
Outstanding Short Form Series or Special – Reality/Nonfiction
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)
RECORDING CATEGORIES
Outstanding New Artist
Outstanding Male Artist
Outstanding Female Artist
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album
Outstanding International Song
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
Outstanding Album
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song
Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental
Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal
Outstanding Soul/R&B Song
Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
DOCUMENTARY CATEGORIES
Outstanding Documentary (Film)
Outstanding Documentary (Television)
WRITING CATEGORIES
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture
DIRECTING CATEGORIES
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)
LITERARY CATEGORIES
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction
Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author
Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography
Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional
Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry
Outstanding Literary Work – Children
Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens
PODCAST CATEGORIES
Outstanding News and Information Podcast
Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast
Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast
Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast
COSTUME DESIGN, MAKE-UP & HAIRSTYLING CATEGORIES
Outstanding Costume Design (Television or Film)
Outstanding Make-up (Television or Film)
Outstanding Hairstyling (Television or Film)
OUTSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
