Welcome to the Audio Description Awards Gala!
Planning is underway for the 2026 AD Awards Gala, which will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Nominations are officially open for the 2026 Audio Description People’s Choice Awards. Click here to learn more.
Access a list of the 2025 honorees here.
Created in 2021 to recognize outstanding achievement in audio description in entertainment and educational media, the Awards Gala features celebrity guests, film clips, and more than a dozen awards. The broadcast of the show will include captions, audio description, and a simultaneous Spanish translation.
2025 English Recording on YouTube:
2025 Spanish Recording on YouTube:
Previous guests and distinguished presenters include Kathy Bates, Stevie Wonder, Ewan McGregor, Camryn Manheim, Jason Momoa, Ahmed Fareed, and more!
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Nominations Open for the 2026 Audio Description People’s Choice Awards!
Nominations are open for the 2026 Audio Description People’s Choice Awards. Nominations will be accepted through April 19. Click here to read more.
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Support ACB’s Audio Description Project (ADP), which works with stakeholders and industry leaders to provide accessible video entertainment and information through the delivery of audio-described content. As the ADP continues to educate the community on the value and need for audio description, please consider making a donation to help support our mission and to achieve our goal of accessible media for everyone in the blind and low vision community.
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We invite you to become a sponsor of the Audio Description Awards Gala! This captivating event celebrates the people and organizations that lead the way in creating more inclusive media. By becoming a sponsor, you not only demonstrate your commitment to corporate social responsibility but also gain significant benefits that amplify your brand and extend its reach and impact.
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