There is an overabundance of great TV, movie and music shows to celebrate in 2021.
But it has been a bumpy race for the awards show, with many canceled, relocated or changed in 2020 as the pandemic rises and falls. In 2021, the calendar seems a little more stable and rewards organizations that are a little more savvy.
The fall and winter months could prove difficult for red carpet events and in ballrooms where crowds congregate in confined spaces. Again, many organizations have contingency plans built into their event preparation.
One group that has had a very eventful year is the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which hosts the Golden Globes. NBC canceled the 2022 show in May amid much controversy and lack of action from the HFPA.
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Here is the list of Deadline event and nomination dates. Check back for updates.
2021-22 AWARD SEASON CALENDAR
September
11-12: Creative Arts Emmys (nominations here)
12: MTV Video Music Awards (nominations here)
19: Primetime Emmy Awards (nominations here)
26: Tony Awards (nominations here)
October
21: Gotham Awards nominations
November
11: AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: Julie Andrews
15: Nominations at the IDA Documentary Awards
18: Awards ceremony of the American Cinematheque
21: American Music Awards
29: Gotham Awards
30: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
December
6: Television nominations for Critics Choice Awards
10: Nominations for documentaries at the PGA Awards (Producers Guild of America)
13: Critics Choice Awards nominations
21: Annie Awards nominations (ASIFA / Hollywood, for animation)
21: Announcement of Oscar presets
January
9: Critics’ Choice Award
11: National Review Board Award
12: Nominations for the SAG Awards (Screen Actors Guild)
13: TV nominations for the PGA Awards (sports, kids and short version)
15: Governor’s Prize
17: Nominations at the VES Awards (Visual Effects Society)
21: DGA Awards nominations (TV / commercials)
24: Nominations for the ADG Awards (Art Directors Guild)
25: Nominations at the CAS Awards (Cinema Audio Society)
26: Nominations for the DGA Awards (documentaries)
27: PGA Awards Film & TV Nominations (Specials, Streaming Movies & TV)
27: Nominations for the DGA Awards (feature films)
31: Grammy Awards (date of nominations to be determined)
February
5: IDA Documentary Award
8: Oscar nominations
26: PGA Prize
26: Annie Awards
26: ACE Eddie Awards (American film editors)
27: SAG Prize
March
5: Prize of the spirit
5: Artistic Directors Guild Award
8: VES Prize (Visual Effects Society)
12: DGA Awards (Directors Guild of America)
13: BAFTA Film Prize
19: CAS Prize (Cinema Audio Society)
27: Oscar
To be determined
AARP Adult Films Award
AACTA Award (Australian Academy of Film and Television)
Artios Award (Casting Society of America)
ASC Awards (American Society of Filmmakers)
CDG Award (Costume Designers Guild)
César (Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques)
GLAAD Media Award
Golden Reel Awards (Film Sound Editors)
Children’s Choice Award
Makeup and Hairdressing Guild Rewards
WGA (Writers Guild of America) Award