These categories are for submissions which are either regularly scheduled series or specials that are journalism-based. They include On-Air Categories for Anchors, Reporters and Correspondents. There is a category for Best Interview. A body of work from different programs is allowed for on-air personality categories.

These categories are for journalism-based submissions which have a duration shorter than a full program.

These categories are for submissions which are either regularly scheduled series or specials that are journalism-based. They include On-Air Categories for Anchors, Reporters and Correspondents. A body of work from different programs is allowed for on-air personality categories. Reports/Features are for journalism-based submissions which have a duration shorter than a full program. Sports and Esports entertainment content may be competition or anthology.

These categories are for submissions which explore a specific topic or point of view in-depth or that deal with issues of interest and importance and may be either individual programs or series.

These categories are for submissions that are series either live-action or animation and may be live or recorded. Variety programs may be adapted from other mediums. Reality TV drama may be structured or unstructured.

These categories are for submissions that are specials or series of pre-determined duration in a limited time-frame. They may be live-action or animation and may be live or recorded. Variety Specials may be adapted from other mediums. Awards, Parades, Telethons, Opening/Closing ceremonies, News or Political ceremonies may be entered in Special Event.

These categories are for submissions that showcase a particular craft which contributes to the look, sound, or performance of the over-all production elements of the program. All genres of content are eligible for craft categories. It is recommended that Best Innovation, Use of Technology and Best Technical Production Team add a case study. For Best Host, Best Performance by and Actor/Actress categories include the name of the performer in the entry title.

These categories are for submissions which promote the image/brand of a station, network, website, program, or on-air talent. These categories include generic, episodic, and special tune-in announcements; program opens and main titles; and IDs.

These categories are for submissions that showcase a particular craft which contributes to the look or sound of the over-all production elements of a promotion, open, or ID. It is recommended that Use of Technology add a case study.

These categories are for submissions created for streaming and include all forms of news, entertainment, sports, esports, and educational/informational content. AVOD and SVOD content are eligible and may be long-form or short-form.

These categories are for submissions created by students. For Best Student Film, submissions may include all genres and be feature length or short-form. For Best Student Documentary, submissions may be short-form. For Best Student Program, submissions may be short-form or full-length. For Best Student Station, submissions may include a body of work of three programs.

These categories include submissions in all genres and may be submitted by Studios or Independents

These categories are for submissions specializing in company identity, values, social issues and messaging. They utilize innovative scripting, special effects, documentary storytelling techniques, or live presentation in their content and may be on topics of interest to specific or targeted audiences

These categories are for theatrical or corporate submissions that showcase a particular craft which contributes to the look, sound, or performance of the over-all production elements of the film or production. All genres are eligible for craft categories. VR/360/AR/MR may be submitted in Use of Technology or Innovation. It is recommended that Innovation, Use of Technology and Technical Production Team add a case study.