ACB’s 2021 Audio Description Awards Gala is a free & virtual event. It will be aired live at ADAwardsGala.org and on Peacock and will be heard on ACB Media 6 on Nov. 18th, 2021, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET
Visit ADAwardsGala.org to reserve your spot now to add the Gala to your calendar!
Awards & Game Changers
The event will honor significant achievements in media that paved the way for creating the Audio Description standard as well as recognizing the best of television, streaming and the film industry’s commitment to accessible media for blind and low vision audiences in the form of audio description. The award categories include:
- Outstanding Audio Description Visionary
- Audio Description Game Changers
- Outstanding Achievement in Audio Description Innovation
- Outstanding Achievement Audio Description Contribution Impact for Live Events
- Outstanding Achievement Audio Description Accessibility Contribution
Host & Special Guests
Introducing our Gala Host, Mr. Thomas Reid. Thomas Reid is a voice talent and Audio Description Narrator. He also has a podcast featuring compelling people impacted by all degrees of blindness and disabilities. We are thrilled to have Thomas as this year’s event host!
In addition, we have special guests including Jason Momoa, Ahmed Fareed, Charlie Cox, Nesta Cooper, Christian Camargo, Blake Stadnik and more!
Help Us Raise Awareness & Donate Today!
The event’s goal is to raise funding to support ACB’s Audio Description Project, which works with stakeholders and industry leaders to provide accessible video entertainment through the delivery of audio-described content. To donate, please visit: http://www.adawardsgala.org/donate.
Stay Up to Date
We encourage you to stay up to date by following us on Twitter & Instagram @Adawardsgala.