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Award Description
The NAMIC Vision Awards recognize outstanding original programming on television and digital platforms that authentically represents the richness of different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences in today's evolving audience.
Award Details
Award Details
- Submission of entries begins: October 30, 2024
- Submission deadline:
January 29, 2025extended to January 31, 2025 - Nominations announcement: April 2025
- Winners announcement: May 2025
Submission for the 2025 NAMIC Vision Awards will be accepted beginning October 30, 2024.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be addressed for each program entered.
- Access. You can provide access credentials/information to access the entry online via your streaming service or you can upload your entry/entries in the following video file formats: .m4v, .mp4, .wmv, or .mov.
- Entry fee payment. Submissions that do not include payment will not be considered for judging.
- Fully completed online entry form. Be sure to list the entry exactly as you wish it to appear in promotional materials.
- Program description and running time (150-word limit).
- Network approved credit sheet/cast list.
- Submission contact, company programming contact, and company publicity contact.
- Incomplete or late entries will not be judged. You will be notified if your entry is disqualified for any reason.
Those eligible to submit entries include:
- Broadcast Networks (National, Network-Owned and Operated, Affiliates)
- Cable Networks (National and Regional)
- Cable Operators (for local origination programming)
- Syndicators (First-Run Original Programs)
- VOD content for digital platforms – web or mobile
- Any production company, distributor, or syndicator (content must have aired/streamed on an eligible platform)
- Programs must be original and have aired between November 1, 2023 and November 30, 2024.
The cost per entry is $375, which is payable by credit card or electronic payment via ACH. Submissions that do not include payment will not be considered for judging.
For ACH payment, address questions and requests for banking instructions to Amy Kemp, Programs Associate, at amy.kemp@namic.com.
Entry fees are not refundable.
Animation: daily, weekly, monthly, or special animated programming; could include programming geared to children as well as adults
Best Performance – Comedy: can be a series, special, or performance by an actor/actress in a lead, supporting or featured role in a series, special, or long-form program
Best Performance – Drama: can be a series, special, or performance by an actor/actress in a lead, supporting or featured role in a series, special, or long-form program
Children’s: daily, weekly, monthly, or special children’s programming
Comedy: daily, weekly, monthly, or special comedy programming
Digital Media – Short Form: (29 minutes or less): can be of any genre; may also include interstitial content
Digital Media – Long Form: (30 minutes to one hour) can be of any genre
Documentary: can be a single fact-based program or series
Drama: daily, weekly, monthly, or special drama programming; could include soap operas
Foreign Language: daily, weekly, monthly, or special foreign language programming; could be of any genre (i.e., children’s, reality, sports, etc.); video must include English subtitles
Lifestyle: daily, weekly, monthly, or special lifestyle programming including cooking, decorating/design, fashion, fitness, etc.
News/Informational: daily, weekly, monthly, or special news programming
Original Movie or Special: a single program or mini-series of any genre (i.e., comedy, drama, etc.)
Reality: daily, weekly, monthly, or special reality programming primarily focused on entertainment
Reality – Social Issues: daily, weekly, monthly, or special reality programming primarily focused on social issues or concerns
Sports: daily, weekly, monthly, or special sports programming
Variety/Talk Show: can be a daily, weekly, monthly, or special variety talk/show; could include programming hosted by a single person, duo, or ensemble
For more than 30 years, the NAMIC Vision Awards have proudly celebrated original programming that authentically reflects the diverse tapestry of cultures, voices, and perspectives that define today’s audiences.
Since October 2024, entries across 16 dynamic categories have undergone a rigorous evaluation process focused on imagery, sensitivity, writing, and performance—led by a distinguished panel of leaders who understand the importance of authentic representation.
NAMIC remains deeply proud of its legacy in championing inclusion in media. We will reveal this year’s winners in May—stay tuned as we honor the content that continues to push boundaries, shape culture, and uplift underrepresented voices.
Nominees for the 2025 Vision Awards:
Animation
- Craig of the Creek – Cartoon Network
- Disney Jr.’s Ariel – Disney Jr.
- Kindergarten: The Musical! – Disney Jr./Disney+
- Primos – Disney Channel
- Rock, Paper, Scissors – Nickelodeon
Best Performance – Comedy
- Liza Colón-Zayas in The Bear – FX/Hulu
- Ayo Edebiri in The Bear – FX/Hulu
- Delroy Lindo in UnPrisoned – Hulu/Onyx
- Natasha Rockwell in How to Die Alone – Hulu/Onyx
- Kerry Washington in UnPrisoned – Hulu/Onyx
Best Performance – Drama
- Laurence Fishburne in Clipped – FX/Hulu
- McKinley Freeman in Reasonable Doubt – Hulu/Onyx
- Aldis Hodge in Cross – Prime Video
- Aaron Pierre in Genius: MLK/X – National Geographic
- Anna Sawai in Shōgun – FX/Hulu
Children’s
- Dora – Nickelodeon
- Descendants: The Rise of Red – Disney+
- Sesame Street – Max
- The Loud House – Nickelodeon
- You Stand, I Sit – News 12
Comedy
- How to Die Alone – Hulu/Onyx
- Poppa’s House – CBS
- Queenie – Hulu/Onyx
- UnPrisoned – Hulu/Onyx
- We Are Lady Parts – Peacock
Digital Media – Short Form
- A People’s History of Native America – PBS
- In the Margins – PBS
- Local: USA: American Problems, Trans Solutions – WORLD
- Sovereign Innovations – PBS
- TV Onederland Presents: The Huxtables – TV One
Documentary
- Bad River – Peacock
- Giannis: The Marvelous Journey – Prime Video
- Madu – Disney+
- The Harlem Hellfighters – History
- The Space Race – National Geographic
Drama
- Cross – Prime Video
- Found – NBC
- Genius: MLK/X – National Geographic
- Matlock – CBS
- Will Trent – ABC
Foreign Language
- La Máquina – Hulu
- Las Amazonas de Yaxunah – ESPN
- Shōgun – FX/Hulu
Lifestyle
- Chasing Flavor – Max
- Delicious Miss Brown – Food Network
- Living by Design with Jake & Jazz – CLEO TV
- Married to Real Estate – HGTV
- Threaded Journey – News 12
News/Informational
- ABC News 20/20 Prisoner in Russia: The Brittney Griner Interview – ABC
- ABC News LIVE Prime with Linsey Davis: 10 Million Names – ABC
- America in Black – Black Entertainment Television Networks & CBS News
- Raising Fame – TV One
- “Why Springfield?” from The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper – CNN Originals
Original Movie or Special
- American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez – FX/Hulu
- Clipped – FX/Hulu
- Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted By Love – Lifetime
- The Killer – Peacock
- Under the Bridge – Hulu
Reality
- Critter Fixers: Country Vets - National Geographic
- Shark Tank – ABC
- The Braxtons – We TV
- Top Chef – Bravo
- What Would You Do? – ABC
Reality – Social Issues
- An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution – ABC
- BET Black Men’s Summit – Black Entertainment Television Networks
- Opportunity Knocks – American Public Television
Sports
- FOX Sports’ Presentation of MLB at Rickwood Field – FOX Sports
- Hannah Hidalgo Roots – ESPN
- In the Arena: Serena Williams – ESPN+
- Isbella Escribano – The Real Deal – ESPN
- Payton Washington – ESPN
Variety/Talk Show
- Counsel Culture – Prime Video
- Fat Joe Talks – STARZ
- Hart to Heart – Peacock
- OWN Spotlight: Oprah & Angela Bassett – OWN
- Tamron Hall Show – Disney Entertainment Distribution
NAMIC thanks all the companies, creators, and storytellers who submitted entries this year. Your passion, innovation, and dedication to inclusive content inspires us and drives the industry forward.
NAMIC would like to acknowledge the 2025 Vision Award judges. Our sincerest thanks for their time, effort, thought, and objectivity.
- Billie Adams, Cox
- Rachael Bacchus, A+E Global Media
- Portia Badham, BadWyn Communications
- Jamie Balthazar, Ruby Red Inc.
- Abigail Bazile, Urban One
- Vivian Bernett, Urban One/TV One
- Dottie Bess, Comcast
- Marlene Braga, Skirball Cultural Center
- Fredonia Brown, Comcast
- Kyle Brown, Comcast
- Jonathan Brown, A+E Global Media
- Chelsye Burrows, 22 West PR
- Khary Campbell
- Angela Cannon, Up TV
- Giana Castaneda, A+E Global Media
- Nickalaus Caulton, Comcast Business Services
- Natalia Cedres, NBCUniversal
- Sean Charles, AMC
- Nneka Chiazor, PAC
- Terance Clement, Comcast
- Audrey Cochran, TV One
- Jessica Cofield, Comcast
- Gabrielle Collins
- Marcus Cook
- Kenesha Cook, Mindshare
- Jacqueline Cruz, A+E Global Media
- Vincent Cunningham, Hughes and Culture
- Ben Detweiler, A+E Global Media
- Darren Dickerson, DSD Publicity Consulting
- Cheryl Dorsey
- Debbie Douglas, 3D HR Consulting
- Aisha Duncan, A+E Global Media
- Daphnee Duplaix
- Nadine Ezra, A+E Global Media
- Sheila Gilmore, Gilmore Group
- Nicole Granston, Sunshine Enterprise Consulting LLC
- Danielle Green, A+E Global Media
- Chantell Greene, Warner Bros. Discovery
- Kwaku Gyasi, ESPN
- Tyra Hanshaw
- Kerri Hayes, Up TV
- Terri Heard, Comcast
- Zenita Henderson, Point Broadband
- Nina Henderson Moore, Griot Productions
- Irene Herbruger
- Jamie Hernandez, Warner Bros. Discovery
- Donica Hodge
- Shana Hooks, TV One
- Nivriti Ingram, Spectrum Reach Charter
- Jennifer Insogna, A+E Global Media
- Amarilis Johnson, Comcast
- Sydney Johnson, Paramount
- Carl Jones, Martian Blueberry
- Love Jones, Martian Blueberry
- Alvin Jordan, Charter
- Kerri Joseph, AMC
- Shania Kemp-Soumare, Comcast
- Margaret (Peggy) Kim, iSTAND TV
- Annamaria Kolar, Comcast
- Assie Konneh, Urban One Solution
- Lauren Kurnit, Paramount (CBS Studios)
- Gisela Leyva, ESPN
- Nelson Lovera, A+E Global Media
- David Maestre, A+E Global Media
- Sally Mancuso, A+E Global Media
- Taj Marable, A+E Global Media
- Maria Medina, Comcast
- Jeff Meza, One Solution
- Stephanie Meza, A+E Global Media
- Teronse Miller, Paramount Global
- Alex Mosley, Paramount
- J.D. Myers
- Julie Nebres, Comcast
- Joaquin Orellana, Comcast
- Anita Ortiz, Lainclusionista, LLC
- Juan Pabon, A+E Global Media
- Mikele Parr, Comcast – Headquarters
- Rose-Catherine Pinkney, BET
- Jacky Politoske, Comcast
- Chelsie Pope, PBS
- Princess Regan, A+E Global Media
- Katherine Reyes-Butkowski, Paramount
- Chris Rose, A+E Global Media
- Christian Russell, Comcast Advertising
- Nayeli Salinas, Comcast
- Latha Sarathy, Salient HQ
- Jeneh Sayers, A+E Global Media
- LeAnn Scrimmager, AMC
- Meera Sharma, Paramount
- Stevie Sharpe Surmon, Paramount
- Nyanza Shaw, Shaw Esquire
- Shweta Shekhar, A+E Global Media
- Lynnette Smith
- Nakia Smith Collier, Comcast
- Kimberly Solomon, A+E Global Media
- Sharee Stephens, ESPN
- Sangeetha Subramanian
- Tanya Thurman, Hallmark
- Brandii Toby-Leon
- Marcus Vanderberg, ESPN
- Rodney Vaughn, ESPN
- Malaika Walls
- Kyle Washington, Paramount
- Sherry Washington
- Adriana Waterston, Horowitz Research
- Kyle Werder, Comcast Corporation
- Marco Williams, EndemolShine North America
- Tenile Williams, Comcast
- DeAdria Wright-Davis, Charter
- Prathigna Yerakala
- Raquelle Zuzarte, Equity for All Project