Critics Choice Creator Awards

The Critics Choice Association has been honoring the best film and television content for over 30 years. Next year, with the input of the CGA, they’re going to become the first major entertainment industry awards group to recognize digital creators, and they’re open for your submissions as of today. In March, 2027 they’ll announce nominations, and next April, creators will be walking the red carpet in Los Angeles for the first-ever Critics Choice Creator Awards.

We’ve been excited to work with the Critics Choice Association in the creation of their awards categories, and are proud to announce that all nominees and winners will be certified using the membership qualifications of the CGA. In fact, CGA members and associates receive an early bird discount for submitting your work early, by November 16.

Moments like these are why we built the CGA. It was only a matter of time before established media groups like the Critics Choice Association moved to embrace creators and their work. But our presence ensures that it’s not a one-way street. Creators deserve to have a voice in this process. And distinguished organizations that honor creators with awards deserve the assurance that their nominees and winners are held to the same kind of professional standards as their peers in film and television.

The awards categories are below. If you see one or more that your content is suited to, please consider submitting your work for consideration. For information about eligibility, rules and fees, you can find them on the Critics Choice Creator Awards site.

Critics Choice Creator Awards Categories:

General Awards

Best Creator of the Year

Best Live Streaming Creator

Best Video Edit

Best Viral Video

Best Special Effects

Podcast

Best Audio Podcast

Best Video Podcast

Best Podcast Host

Genre Awards

Best Comedy Creator

Best Drama Creator

Best Storyteller

Best News Reporter

Scripted Series

Best Comedy Series: Short Form (Under 3 Minutes)

Best Comedy Series: Long Form (3+ Minutes)

Best Micro-Drama Series: Short Form (Under 3 Minutes)

Best Micro-Drama Series: Long Form (3+ Minutes)

Best Actor in a Comedy Series

Best Actress in a Comedy Series

Best Actor in a Micro-Drama Series

Best Actress in a Micro-Drama Series

Unscripted & Reality

Best Competition Series

Best Competition Series: Talent/Variety

Best Structured Series

Best Series Host

Documentary & Informational

Best Documentary Series

Best Documentary Creator

Best Educational Series

Best Educational Creator

Best Business Series

Best Business Creator

Best Crime/Justice Series

Best Crime/Justice Creator

Best Animal/Nature Series

Best Animal/Nature Creator

Best Health/Wellness Series

Best Health/Wellness Creator

Lifestyle & Interest

Best Food & Drink Series

Best Food & Drink Creator

Best Travel/Adventure Series

Best Travel/Adventure Creator

Best Relationship Series

Best Relationship Series Creator

Best Lifestyle Series: Home/Garden

Best Lifestyle Creator: Home/Garden

Best Lifestyle Series: Fashion/Beauty

Best Lifestyle Creator: Fashion/Beauty

Best Pop Culture Series

Best Pop Culture Creator

Games

Best Game Show

Best Game Show Creator

Sports

Best Sports Series

Best Sports Show: Talk/Analysis

Critics Choice Creator Awards Timeline:

Monday, October 19, 2026 – Early Submissions Open

Monday, November 16, 2026 – Early Submissions Close; Regular Submissions Open

Monday, February 1, 2027 – Regular Submissions Close

Tuesday, February 2 – Friday, February 26, 2027 – Nominating Committee Deliberations

Thursday, March 4, 2027 – Nominees Announced

Winners will be announced at the inaugural Critics Choice Creator Awards gala in April 2027.