Awards

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A diverse group of artists and media professionals, including individuals with disabilities, celebrating at the Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards ceremony.
Media

Media Access Awards rebrand to Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards

On October 10, The Historic Barker Hangar in Santa Monica will host the inaugural Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards, marking a bold new chapter for disability representation in media.

Andre Silva·May 29, 2026
Australian comedian Sam Campbell accepting the Edinburgh Comedy Award on a spotlighted stage, signifying his breakthrough into global stardom.
Culture

Sam Campbell's Edinburgh Comedy Award Win Fuels Superstar Rise

In 2022, Australian comedian Sam Campbell's unconventional humor captivated international critics, earning him the prestigious Edinburgh comedy award.

Matteo Ricci·May 24, 2026
Theodore Shapiro accepting the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI Film TV Visual Media Awards ceremony, recognized for his significant contributions to film and television music.
Music

BMI Film TV Visual Media Awards Honor Theodore Shapiro with Icon Award

Theodore Shapiro, the visionary composer behind 'The Devil Wears Prada' and 'Bombshell,' will receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI Film TV Visual Media Awards on May 15, 2026, at the Beverly Wil

Andre Silva·May 14, 2026
A digital screen displaying the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners for books, symbolizing the evolution of the award ceremony to a remote format.
Books

2026 Pulitzer Prize winners for books announced, ceremony evolves

The 2026 Pulitzer Prizes for books, including Daniel Kraus's 'Angel Down' for Fiction, were announced not in a grand hall, but via a remote video stream from Columbia University.

Claire Donovan·May 5, 2026
A symbolic image representing the Pulitzer Prize book awards announcement, blending traditional literary elements with modern digital presentation, highlighting history and biography winners.
Books

Pulitzer Prize winners for books announced, honoring history and biography

Daniel Kraus's 'Angel Down' was crowned the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, leading a list of distinguished authors recognized in a remote announcement on Monday afternoon.

Claire Donovan·May 5, 2026
Split image: Boulder artists opening studios for a spring tour and Houston Art League announcing major award winners.
Art

Houston and Boulder art scenes buzzing with new awards and events

In Boulder, 54 artists are opening their studios across 37 locations for a spring tour, while Houston's Art League just announced five major awards, showcasing a surprising depth of local artistic act

Matteo Ricci·April 27, 2026
The 2025 Oregon Book Awards ceremony stage, illuminated by a spotlight on a trophy, with author silhouettes in the background.
Books

Literary Arts Honors 2025 Oregon Book Awards Winners

Kimberly King Parsons' novel 'We Were the Universe' won the Ken Kesey Award for Fiction.

Claire Donovan·April 21, 2026
Theodore Shapiro, a distinguished composer, accepting the BMI Icon Award on a brightly lit stage, symbolizing his significant contributions to film and television music.
Media

'Severance' Composer Theodore Shapiro to Be Named BMI Icon at 2026 Awards

Composer Theodore Shapiro, known for his work on "Severance" and numerous comedies, is set to receive the prestigious BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI Film, TV & Visual Media Awards. This honor recognizes his influential 25-year career and significant contributions to film and television music.

Andre Silva·April 9, 2026
A visually striking image symbolizing the convergence of digital media, featuring elements representing music, broadcasting, and artificial intelligence, all centered around a prestigious award.
Media

PBS, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny Earn 2026 Webby Award Nominations

The 30th Annual Webby Awards nominations have been announced, recognizing digital creators from global music superstars Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny to public broadcasting institution PBS. This year's awards highlight a convergence of celebrity brands and legacy media, alongside new categories for AI and the creator economy.

Claire Donovan·April 1, 2026
A vibrant, cinematic image of the GLAAD Media Awards stage, featuring the prominent logo, bright spotlights, and a diverse, cheering audience celebrating LGBTQ+ representation in media.
Media

GLAAD Media Awards Honor 'Heated Rivalry' and 'Stranger Things'

The 37th annual GLAAD Media Awards recognized 'Heated Rivalry' and 'Stranger Things' for their significant contributions to LGBTQ representation in television. These awards highlight diverse approaches to queer storytelling, from mainstream coming-out arcs to central gay romance narratives.

Claire Donovan·March 30, 2026