The Nominees for the Inaugural Astra Book Awards Have Been Revealed
March 31, 2026
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026 ASTRA TV AWARDS TAKING PLACE IN LOS ANGELES ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026
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Los Angeles, CA (April 6, 2026) – The Hollywood Creative Alliance has officially opened submissions for the 2026 Astra TV Awards. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Los Angeles, with the venue to be announced alongside the nominations on May 27, 2026.
A 40-person nominating committee composed of actors, critics, entertainment journalists, directors, programmers, producers, writers, and other industry professionals will determine this year’s nominees.
There will be ten nominees in each category. This pre-set number, which continues from last year, is designed to ensure that all platforms—Broadcast, Cable, and Streaming—are represented. In each category, the television nominating committee will select three nominees from a Broadcast Network series, three from a Cable series, and four from a Streaming series.
Additionally, this year’s ceremony will feature six honorary awards, with outreach to networks and talent representatives set to begin within the next one to two weeks. This year’s suggested honorary awards will include Timeless, Trailblazer, Ensemble Spotlight, TV Icon, Virtuoso, and TV Breakout Star.
Lastly, there is a single submission fee of $300 per title which includes eligibility across all applicable categories, including acting, directing, and writing. More information about submissions, along with full eligibility criteria for the Astra TV Awards, is available at AstraSubmissions.com. Winners will be revealed and honored at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on June 13, 2026.
A full list of eligible categories for the 2026 Astra TV Awards can be found below:
Series Categories
- Best Animated Series
- Best Anime Series
- Best Comedy Series
- Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series
- Best Documentary TV Movie
- Best Drama Series
- Best Limited Series or TV Movie
- Best Nonfiction Series
- Best Reality Competition Series
- Best Reality Series
- Best Stand-Up Comedy or Variety Special
- Best Variety Series
Performance Categories
- Best Cast Ensemble in a Comedy Series
- Best Cast Ensemble in a Drama Series
- Best Cast Ensemble in a Limited Series or TV Movie
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Comedy Series
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy Series
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
- Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
- Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
- Best Performance by a Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
- Best Performance by a Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- Best Performance by a Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Best Performance by a Guest Actress in a Drama Series
- Best Lead Voice-Over Performance in an Anime or Animated Series
- Best Supporting Voice-Over Performance in an Anime or Animated Series
Writing and Directing Categories
- Best Writing in a Comedy Series
- Best Writing in a Drama Series
- Best Writing in a Limited Series or TV Movie
- Best Direction in a Comedy Series
- Best Direction in a Drama Series
- Best Direction in a Limited Series or TV Movie
About the Astra TV Awards
The Astras celebrate and honor exceptional creativity in television. As one of the first awards bodies to distinguish between Broadcast Networks, Cable, and Streaming platforms, the Astras take pride in crafting categories that reflect the evolving television landscape. Their mission is to recognize excellence in television while celebrating the diverse range of stories told across all platforms and networks.
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