Awards

Awards include events that honor individuals or groups in various industries and specialties across the country. Whether it be through public voting or an expert panel, our events receive high participation and engagement and generate audiences in specific niches that sponsors seek. Awards programs culminate in top-notch awards shows where winners are named and celebrated, with some being broadcasted for viewers.

USA TODAY High School Sports Awards

The USA TODAY High School Sports Awards celebrate the top high school athletes across the country. This nine-month recognition program culminates in live awards shows featuring a celebrity athlete speaker. A national broadcast show naming the best athletes in the country follows.

Community Choice Awards

The Community Choice Awards poll local audiences across the country to choose the best businesses and organizations in their areas. Through nominations and voting, they choose the best of the best across 150 categories. Of the more than 160+ total programs, more than 100 culminate in a gala-style award shows event.

Past Award Shows

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