Los Angeles — The prestigious Peabody Awards are set to mark their 85th anniversary in Los Angeles, reaffirming their relocation to the west coast metropolis that began last year after several pandemic and industrial action delays. The ceremony, taking place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on June 1, promises to be a grand celebration of excellence in media, recognizing stories that delve into humanity’s complexities and strive to address social injustices.
Jeffrey Jones, the executive director of Peabody, expressed enthusiasm about the event’s continuation in Los Angeles, highlighting its success in bridging the Peabody Awards with Hollywood’s vast creative network. Jones emphasized the importance of honoring media that promotes unity and fosters an understanding of diverse human experiences.
Originating from the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Peabody Awards have honored a wide array of media categories over the years, including entertainment, documentaries, news, and children’s programming, among others. This breadth underscores the awards’ commitment to comprehensive media recognition.
The organization recently welcomed four distinguished media professionals to its board of jurors. These additions include Daniel D’Addario, chief correspondent at Variety; Cynthia McFadden, former co-anchor of “Nightline”; Roxana Hadadi, TV critic at Vulture/New York magazine; and Michael X. Delli Carpini, professor emeritus at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Their broad range of expertise will further enrich the judging panel’s assessments of media contributions.
Each juror serves a six-year term, bringing a blend of critical insight and scholarly analysis to the selection process. The 2025 Board of Jurors is not only diverse in expertise but also impressive in their individual accomplishments, from film and TV criticism to academic leadership and strategic communication.
Upcoming Peabody nominees for 2025 are set to be announced in April with the winners to be revealed in May. The production of the ceremony will be handled by Bob Bain Productions, promising a professionally orchestrated event. Looking back, last year’s winners set a high benchmark, featuring acclaimed shows like “The Bear,” “Reservation Dogs,” and “The Last of Us.”
Peabody’s rich history is decorated with a variety of influential winners, including trailblazers like “The Sopranos,” “Breaking Bad,” and more contemporary entries like “Succession” and “Dopesick.” These recipients reflect the Peabody’s enduring commitment to storytelling that not only entertains but also challenges and enlightens its audience.
As the Peabody Awards continue to evolve, they remain a cornerstone for recognizing profound media that inspires societal change and celebrates the human spirit across a global stage.
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