What are the categories for the Peabody Awards 2024?

Peabody Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence Across Media

Since 1940, the Peabody Awards have honored stories that matter—those that challenge, inspire, and reflect the human experience with integrity and creativity. The 2024 awards continue this tradition, spotlighting outstanding work across a dynamic media landscape. This year, honors are awarded in seven distinct categories, each recognizing powerful storytelling regardless of platform.

Documentary celebrates in-depth nonfiction that shines a light on pressing social issues, while Entertainment highlights bold and original series that push creative boundaries on TV and streaming. In the News category, programs that deliver urgent, impactful reporting across digital platforms are recognized for their journalistic rigor and public service.

Young audiences aren’t overlooked: the Children's/Youth category honors content that informs and delights younger viewers with authenticity and heart. Public Service spotlights initiatives that go beyond entertainment—programs and campaigns that drive awareness and foster community engagement on critical topics.

The Arts category embraces creativity in all forms, from visual storytelling to musical and cultural exploration across television, streaming, podcasts, and radio. Finally, Radio/Podcast underscores the enduring power of audio, celebrating exceptional narrative and investigative work in the sonic space.

What sets the Peabody Awards apart is their focus not on popularity, but on impact. It’s not about how many views a show gets, but how deeply it resonates. As media evolves, Peabody continues to honor the stories that challenge the status quo, amplify underrepresented voices, and remind us of the power of truth-telling—wherever we find it.