Awards Overview
Since 2006, the HPA Awards have been the standard bearer for creative achievement, outstanding artistry, and engineering excellence in an industry embracing an expanding array of groundbreaking technologies and creativity. Plan to join us this November as we present a refreshed and revamped 20th anniversary show.
2025 Awards Schedule
- September 4, 2024 – September 2, 2025 Period of Eligibility for Entries
- June 2 – July 25, 2025 Submission Period – All Categories
- August - September, 2025 Judging
- August, 2025 Tickets Sales Open
- October 2, 2025 Nominations Announced
- November, 2025 Awards Celebration
Awards Given
Creative Categories recognize excellence in Color Grading, Editing, Sound, Visual Effects, and Restoration for film, episodic and commercial work. Special awards may also be presented, including Engineering Excellence, the HPA Judges Award for Creativity & Innovation, Charles S. Swartz Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award.