This is part of my ongoing series on using Awards Lists as a RA tool. Click here for all posts in the series in reverse chronological order. Click here for the first post which outlines the details how to use awards lists as a RA tool.
AUDIO PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THE 2024 AUDIE AWARDS®
MERYL STREEP, BONO, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, DOLLY PARTON, MICHELLE OBAMA, SHERYL LEE RALPH, JANUARY LAVOY, “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC, AND DION GRAHAM AMONG THE ILLUSTRIOUS LIST OF FINALISTS
“All the Sinners Bleed,” “King: A Life,” “Making It So,” “None of This is True,” “The Light We Carry,” “The Wager,” and “Tom Lake” Each Earned Multiple Nominations
“Fourth Wing,” “Never Finished,” “Spare,” “The Covenant of Water,” and “The Woman in Me” to Receive Inaugural APA Choice Recognition
Winners Will Be Unveiled at the March 4 Gala in Los AngelesJANUARY 30, 2024, NEW YORK, NY – Today, the Audio Publishers Association (APA) announced finalists for the 2024 Audie Awards®, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Full list of finalists below. Winners across 27 competitive categories will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 4 in Los Angeles.
“On behalf of the Audio Publishers Association, we congratulate all of our Audie Awards finalists,” exclaimed Sean McManus, president of the APA. “As we gather on March 4 to honor the art of human narration, the remarkable display of talent and creativity that breathes life into these audiobooks is truly inspiring. We’re also proud to announce category reforms and recognitions that reflect the rich tapestry of the world of audio and literary entertainment.”
In a change that reflects the APA’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity, the Best Male Narrator and Best Female Narrator categories – two of the top awards that recognize the importance of performance in audio storytelling – have been transformed to Best Fiction Narrator and Best Non-Fiction Narrator.
At this year’s ceremony the APA will also recognize audiobooks that not only captivated listeners but also became cultural phenomenons. This year’s inaugural APA Choice honorees include “Fourth Wing,” “Never Finished,” “Spare,” “The Covenant of Water,” and “The Woman in Me.”Celebrate the finalists with our Social Media Graphics!
"In a change that reflects the APA’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity, the Best Male Narrator and Best Female Narrator categories – two of the top awards that recognize the importance of performance in audio storytelling – have been transformed to Best Fiction Narrator and Best Non-Fiction Narrator. "
When awards offer only best female or male narrators as a top award, it leaves out non-binary performers from consideration, at best, or forces performers to be misgendered at worst. If you have to misgender someone whose work is exception in order to allow them to win an award, maybe it is time you change the award. People have been on the Motional Picture Academy to do this as well-- to remove the gendering in the best performance categories. I don't see it happening for the Oscars anytime soon, but I do applaud the Audies for leading by example here.
Before we leave the Audie Awards behind, I also wanted to point you to Library Journal who also recently released their Best Audiobooks of 2023 list here. Add these titles into your sure best basket as well.
For more from me on audiobooks, you can click here.
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