As Australia’s media landscape continues to evolve, Mediaweek is again at the forefront, celebrating the industry’s brightest stars with its prestigious annual awards.
The Mediaweek Entertainment 50, sponsored by Variety Australia, joins the Mediaweek 100 and Agency 50 this year for the first time ever.
This list focuses on recognising excellence across various facets of the entertainment sector and highlights the incredible achievements of Australia’s content creators and broadcasters.
Nominations are now open, but time is running out. Industry professionals are encouraged to submit their entries November 15, 2024.
You can make your submission here.
Criteria for submissions
The Variety Mediaweek Entertainment 50 is judged across five key categories:
Recognition: Honouring individuals or entities whose work has garnered widespread acclaim and acknowledgement within the industry.
Commercial: Assessing projects that have demonstrated strong commercial success, reflecting the financial impact on the industry.
Viewership: Celebrating content that has captivated audiences, achieving impressive ratings and engagement metrics.
Volume: Highlighting the prolific output of creators who consistently deliver high-quality content, adding to the richness of the Australian entertainment landscape.
Cultural/Social Impact: Acknowledging the transformative power of media in shaping societal conversations, driving change, and leaving a lasting cultural imprint.
These categories ensure a well-rounded assessment of nominees, focusing not only on commercial success but also on the broader influence content has on Australian culture.
You can buy your tickets here.
The event
The winners of the Entertainment 50 Awards will be unveiled at our lunch event on Friday, 22 November, 2024, at the luxurious Pearl Ballroom, Crown Sydney. The event has become a fixture on the industry calendar, attracting the most influential names in media to celebrate and recognise excellence across the nation.
The annual luncheon will also see the announcement of two other prestigious lists:
- The Mediaweek Agency 50, which honours the exceptional leaders and teams driving success across Australia’s leading media agencies. It acknowledges those who have made substantial contributions to the industry, setting benchmarks for growth and innovation.
- The Mediaweek 100, which shines a spotlight on the individuals and companies making significant strides in Australia’s media ecosystem.
This event isn’t just about these lists — it’s a chance to meet industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators who have shaped the entertainment landscape.
Attendees can look forward to an afternoon of networking, celebration, and reflection on the achievements that have defined Australian media in the past year.
Variety Mediaweek’s Entertainment 50 is more than just a recognition of talent — it’s a testament to the power of media to inform, entertain, and inspire.
So, if you believe your work or your colleagues’ efforts deserve to be acknowledged, don’t miss the nomination deadline.
Be sure to secure your nominations and mark your calendars for the celebration of a year of outstanding achievements in Australian entertainment and media.