The Critics Choice Association announces the inaugural Critics Choice Creator Awards to recognize creators working in digital media. The awards cover a range of formats including podcasts, scripted and unscripted series, documentary and informational shows, lifestyle content, and game shows, as well as sports series. The initiative expands the organization’s awards footprint beyond traditional film and television categories. Variety and Deadline report the program is scheduled as part of the 2027 awards cycle, following a broader trend among major awards organizations adding podcast or digital-focused recognition. The process begins with nominee announcements on March 18, according to Variety, with winners revealed on April 15. Hollywood Reporter similarly describes the creator-focused scope of the event, emphasizing the organization’s aim to honor digital creators across multiple content types. All three outlets frame the Creator Awards as a new, dedicated event for digital platforms, with the Critics Choice Association acting as the organizer and the awards structured around the 2027 timeline and scheduled nomination and winner announcements.