B Free Awards 2023 Categories

 

B CINEMATIC

This award honors exceptionally executed script-based programming, of any genre.

 

B DOCUMENTED

This award honors excellence in documentary film with an emphasis on engaging storytelling and high production value.

 

B SPOKE

This award advances and strengthens the use of Free Speech in podcasting.

 

B HARMONIOUS

This award honors engaging music programming in the form of live music, music videos, or music talk show.

 

B HILARIOUS

This award honors engaging comedy performances (stand up, sketch comedy, or scripted comedy).

 

B ENTERTAINING

This award honors engaging variety acts, eclectic performances, and talk shows. 

 

B YOUNG

The B Young Award is given for programs which are by, for or about people under 25 years of age.

 

B FREE FIRST AMENDMENT

The B Free First Amendment Award is given for work that has advanced or strengthened the notion of Free Speech in the community. The show could document outside work around the First Amendment or be a program which pushes the limits of Free Speech.

 

B ARTISTIC

The B Artistic Award honors programs produced with a high level of creativity or artistic expression.

 

B HEALTHY

The B Healthy Award is awarded to shows that inform viewers about health or fitness and encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyles.

 

B INFORMED

This award was created to honor programs that convey news and / or current events that we might not find elsewhere.

 

GEORGE STONEY AWARD FOR SOCIAL IMPACT

This award honors non-news programs that had a direct, identifiably positive effect on a segment of the population.

 

WOW! FACTOR

The WOW! Factor Award is given to an on-air personality or host that keeps your attention and is connected to the subject matter of the show. The WOW! Factor can be found in a traditional on-air style host or it could be that person you just can't stop watching.

 

SPIRIT AND BEING

The Spirit and Being Award goes to a show that examines who we are, why we’re here, or the meaning of life. Shows submitted in this category can encompass either spiritual or lifestyle programming.

 

PEOPLE’S CHOICE (2 TROPHIES AWARDED)

People’s Choice is a B Free Awards category that is powered, programmed, and chosen by you—the people!
People’s Choice TV: Invite your friends, family, and fans to vote for your TV show. Step up your marketing & promotion game to win.
People’s Choice Podcast: Invite your friends, family, and fans to vote for your podcast. Step up your marketing & promotion game to win.

HOW TO VOTE!

Go to BRICartsmedia.org/peopleschoice. Watch one, or all of the videos and once you find a favorite click the “❤ Vote” button and that’s it! More detailed voting rules can be found at BRICartsmedia.org/peopleschoice.