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NOMINEE CATEGORY LIST

MOTION PICTURE

Outstanding Motion Picture

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

Outstanding International Motion Picture

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Animated Motion Picture

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Motion Picture

Outstanding Short Form (Live Action)

Outstanding Short Form (Animated)

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING

Outstanding Comedy Series

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Drama Series

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Outstanding Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special

Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special

Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special

Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)

Outstanding Talk Series

Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series/Game Show

Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special)

Outstanding Children’s Program

Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–series)

Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble

Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble

Outstanding Guest Performance

Outstanding Animated Series

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)

Outstanding Short Form Series – Comedy or Drama

Outstanding Performance in a Short Form Series

Outstanding Short Form Series – Variety

Outstanding Short Form Series – Reality/Nonfiction

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)

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RECORDING

Outstanding New Artist

Outstanding Male Artist

Outstanding Female Artist

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album (Traditional or Contemporary)

Outstanding International Song

Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album

Outstanding Album

Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song (Traditional or Contemporary)

Outstanding Jazz Album (Instrumental)

Outstanding Jazz Album (Vocal)

Outstanding Song – Soul/R&B Song

Outstanding Song – Hip-Hop/Rap Song

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)

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LITERARY

Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction

Outstanding Literary Work – Non-Fiction

Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author

Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/ Autobiography

Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional

Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry

Outstanding Literary Work – Children

Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens

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DIRECTING

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series

Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie, Documentary or Special

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (TV or Film)

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WRITING

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series

Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie, Documentary or Special

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture

PODCAST

Outstanding Podcast – News and Information

Outstanding Podcast – Lifestyle / Self-Help

Outstanding Podcast – Society and Culture

Outstanding Podcast – Arts and Entertainment

DOCUMENTARY

Outstanding Documentary (Film)

Outstanding Documentary (Television)

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HAIR MAKE-UP & COSTUME

Outstanding Costume Design (Television or Film)

Outstanding Make-up (Television or Film)

Outstanding Hair Styling (Television or Film)

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