Celebrating Excellence: The 2024 Peabody Awards Winners
The Peabody Awards have recognized 34 exceptional films and programs for 2024, highlighting the year’s most captivating stories in broadcasting and streaming media. The winners were revealed on May 1, showcasing a diverse range of narratives across various genres.
Selection Process and Recognition
A total of 27 jurors participated in a unanimous vote to select the winners, evaluating over 1,000 entries from television, podcasts, radio, and web content. Categories included entertainment, news, documentaries, arts, children’s programming, public service, and immersive media.
Notable Winners
- Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. – This documentary chronicles the influential soul label from Memphis, celebrating its legacy and artists including Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes.
- Will & Harper – A heartfelt comedy following Harper Steele through her gender transition while reconnecting with Will Ferrell, complemented by an Oscar-shortlisted original song by Kristen Wiig.
- Shōgun and Baby Reindeer – Both programs previously won Primetime Emmys and continued their success with Peabody recognition.
Music-Themed Recognitions
Several winning entries highlighted the intersection of music and identity, such as:
- Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story – A documentary about a groundbreaking Black trans soul artist.
- We Are Lady Parts – A comedic series focusing on a Muslim punk band that explores the complexities of authenticity in the music industry.
- Surviving Nova – Covering the tragic attack on the Nova music festival in Israel, this documentary presents a poignant narrative of resilience in the face of violence.
Major Award Statistics
Among this year’s awards:
- Netflix led with six wins.
- HBO/Max followed with four.
- PBS secured three awards.
- Documentaries dominated the categories with 12 awards.
A Celebration of Achievement
The 85th Annual Peabody Awards ceremony will take place on June 1 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Hosted by Roy Wood Jr., the event will also honor Andrea Mitchell with the Career Achievement Award and recognize Saturday Night Live with the Institutional Award, marking its 50th anniversary this season.
Complete List of 2024 Peabody Award Winners
For a detailed overview of all 34 winners along with descriptions of their impactful stories, please refer to the official Peabody website.