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Behind the Scenes of Award Shows

The Nomination Process

Award Show Nomination Process

The nomination process for award shows varies depending on the organization and the type of award show. However, most award shows have a similar nomination process that begins with a submission period. During this period, studios, publicists, and other industry insiders submit their work for consideration. For example, the Academy Awards have a submission period of several months before the ceremony.

Nominations

Once the submission period ends, the nomination process begins. For some award shows, a nomination committee reviews the submissions and selects a shortlist of candidates. For others, the submissions are sent directly to the voting members who then select the nominees. The voting members may be a select group of industry professionals or the general public.

Final Voting

After the nominees are announced, a final round of voting takes place to determine the winner. Again, this process varies depending on the award show. Some award shows have a preferential ballot system, where voters rank the nominees in order of preference. Others use a simple plurality system, where the nominee with the most votes wins. The winner is announced during the award show ceremony and is often presented with a physical award, such as a trophy or plaque.

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