Categories
PROGRAMMING
Preschool (0 to 5)
Programming that combines engaging storytelling with clear educational intent and meaningful learning outcomes for young audiences.
New series demonstrating outstanding creativity and production quality in its first season, with the submitted episode drawn from season one.
Series primarily composed of animated sequences (at least 80% of total runtime), showcasing strong storytelling, visual creativity, and overall execution. Series that have animated episodes book-ended with short live-action sequences (like Pablo) and series that have animated episodes interspersed with live-action hosted segments throughout (like Blue's Clues and You!) fall into this category, provided their live-action components don’t exceed 20% of the total run time.
Series primarily driven by live-action content (at least 50% of total runtime), including formats that integrate live-action with animation or other media.
Standout special episodes or television movies (minimum 15 minutes in length) that demonstrate exceptional storytelling and production quality as standalone pieces. Holiday, seasonal or cultural celebration theme (e.g. Christmas, back-to-school, Black History Month) one-offs or special episodes are eligible in this category.
Kids (6 to 10)
Programming that combines engaging storytelling with clear educational intent and meaningful learning outcomes for young audiences.
New series demonstrating outstanding creativity and production quality in its first season, with the submitted episode drawn from season one.
Series primarily composed of animated sequences (at least 80% of total runtime), showcasing strong storytelling, visual creativity, and overall execution. Series that have animated episodes book-ended with short live-action sequences (like Pablo) and series that have animated episodes interspersed with live-action hosted segments throughout (like Blue's Clues and You!) fall into this category, provided their live-action components don’t exceed 20% of the total run time.
Series primarily driven by live-action content (at least 50% of total runtime), including formats that integrate live-action with animation or other media.
Standout special episodes or television movies (minimum 15 minutes in length) that demonstrate exceptional storytelling and production quality as standalone pieces. Holiday, seasonal or cultural celebration theme (e.g. Christmas, back-to-school, Black History Month) one-offs or special episodes are eligible in this category.
Tweens/Teens (11 to 15)
New series demonstrating outstanding creativity and production quality in its first season, with the submitted episode drawn from season one.
Series primarily composed of animated sequences (at least 80% of total runtime), showcasing strong storytelling, visual creativity, and overall execution. Series that have animated episodes book-ended with short live-action sequences (like Pablo) and series that have animated episodes interspersed with live-action hosted segments throughout (like Blue's Clues and You!) fall into this category, provided their live-action components don’t exceed 20% of the total run time.
Series primarily driven by live-action content (at least 50% of total runtime), including formats that integrate live-action with animation or other media.
Standout special episodes or television movies (minimum 15 minutes in length) that demonstrate exceptional storytelling and production quality as standalone pieces. Holiday, seasonal or cultural celebration theme (e.g. Christmas, back-to-school, Black History Month) one-offs or special episodes are eligible in this category.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT
PROGRAMMING
Programming that reflects authentic, positive, and non-stereotypical representation of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled characters, as well as meaningful inclusion of diverse voices in production.
CREATIVE TALENT
Honors exceptional work in visual design across animation or live-action, including character design, environments, and overall visual world-building.
Recognizes outstanding direction that demonstrates clear creative vision, strong storytelling, and effective execution across a series or a standalone production.
Honors original music and scoring that enhances storytelling, emotional tone, and overall audience experience.
Recognizes excellence in scripted storytelling, including originality, structure, dialogue, and narrative impact for young audiences.
PERFORMANCE
Honors an exceptional on-screen or digital host who demonstrates strong audience engagement, authenticity, and connection with viewers.
Recognizes outstanding voice performance that brings animated or mixed-media characters to life with range, nuance, and emotional depth.
Honors a cast that demonstrates strong on-screen chemistry and collaborative performance, contributing to overall narrative impact.
DIGITAL
Preschool (0 to 5)
Recognizes outstanding interactive digital experiences that combine engagement with meaningful educational value and learning outcomes.
Recognizes outstanding achievement in game design and interactive entertainment across platforms, including mobile, console, web, AR/VR, and social or voice-enabled formats.
Honors a standout kids or family-focused YouTube channel demonstrating consistent creativity, audience engagement, and original content strategy.
Recognizes excellence in original, web-first series delivering strong storytelling, creativity, and audience engagement across digital platforms.
Honors outstanding serialized audio or video podcast content demonstrating strong storytelling, production quality, and audience engagement.
Kids (6 and up)
Recognizes outstanding interactive digital experiences that combine engagement with meaningful educational value and learning outcomes.
Honors exceptional creative design, gameplay, and user engagement within the Roblox platform.
Recognizes outstanding achievement in game design and interactive entertainment across platforms, including mobile, console, web, AR/VR, and social or voice-enabled formats.
Honors a standout kids or family-focused YouTube channel demonstrating consistent creativity, audience engagement, and original content strategy.
Recognizes excellence in original, web-first series delivering strong storytelling, creativity, and audience engagement across digital platforms.
Honors outstanding serialized audio or video podcast content demonstrating strong storytelling, production quality, and audience engagement.
