Peabody Awards
University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication (Peabody Awards program), Executive Director Jeffrey P. Jones · Athens, Georgia, USA
AG Process Grade
Grade A See the Award rubric →The Peabody Awards, administered since 1940 by the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, publish a named Board of Jurors of media professionals, scholars, critics and journalists who serve uncompensated three-year terms and select winners through a deliberative, unanimous process across three board meetings. Roughly 30 winners are chosen each year from more than 1,300 entries (~2.3%) under the capped 'Peabody 30' structure, with 60 nominees forming a documented finalist stage and winners published in a public archive. Entry fees are disclosed by category and deadline ($450-$1,250), with on-time fees within the national-award norm; ceremony, trophy, and logo-licensing costs are not disclosed and were removed from scoring. No mandatory post-win fee, cold solicitation, or documented false marketing claim was identified. [Verify pass: A/100 confirmed, winner rate disclosed (>1,300 entries → 30 winners, ~2.3%, within selective band); entry fees disclosed with an on-time path ≤$1,000, so 2.3 full credit defensible. Only the late extended-deadline tier exceeds the band.]
Founded 1940 · University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication (Peabody Awards program), Executive Director Jeffrey P. Jones · HQ Athens, Georgia, USA · Media, Film & Digital Content · Entry Paid
The George Foster Peabody Awards, established in 1940 and administered by the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, recognize excellence in television, radio, podcasts, streaming, and interactive media, with winners selected by a Board of Jurors through a deliberative process.
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| Organizer | University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication (Peabody Awards program), Executive Director Jeffrey P. Jones |
| Location | Athens, Georgia, USA |
| Entry fee | $450-$1,250 |
| Cost to receive award | None |
| Winner rate | ~2.3%), well under the 10% selective threshold |
| Selection authority | Mixed |
| Data confidence | ● Fully documented |
| Official site | https://peabodyawards.com/judging/(nofollow) |
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