The 60th Annual Gabriel Awards

About the Gabriel Awards

Since 1965, the Gabriel Awards have honored excellence in media that entertains and enriches with a true vision of humanity. Created by the Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals and now stewarded by the Catholic Media Association, the Gabriels celebrate storytelling that reflects dignity, compassion, justice, community, and tolerance.

The award itself, a silver angel raising a globe skyward, symbolizes communication of God’s word to humanity. For six decades, the Gabriel has stood as a respected honor in values-centered media.

Eligibility

• Entries must have been released between January 1 and December 31, 2025.
• Entries may be released in the United States or internationally. Non-English submissions must include English subtitles. Entries without subtitles will be disqualified.
• Eligible divisions: Film, Audio (Radio or Podcast), Television, Streaming, and Digital Media.

⚡ Quick Start: Enter in 3 Steps

1. Create your Entrant Profile on the CMA awards site.
2. Upload your entry in the correct category (Film, Audio, or Visual).
3. Submit payment by February 10, 2026.

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Judging

All entries undergo a two-stage review by a blue-ribbon panel of distinguished media professionals. Projects are evaluated on:

• Content & Values — dignity, justice, compassion, community, or tolerance
• Creativity & Technical Excellence — direction, editing, and overall quality at or above industry standards
• Impact — emotional and intellectual resonance with the audience

Finalists announced: April 22, 2026, at 10 a.m. CT.
Winners honored at the Catholic Media Awards on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Awards

• Winners receive the a coveted Gabriel statue. The award itself is a nine-inch silver angel mounted on a polished base of wood. Gabriel raises skyward a globe encircled by electrons to symbolize the communication of God’s word to humanity. It is a salute to all those who strive for values-centered media.
• Finalists receive a certificate of accomplishment.

📂 Categories

📅 Key Dates

• Submissions Open: November 3, 2025
• Regular Deadline: January 30, 2026 – 11:59 p.m. CT
• Final Deadline (late fee applies): February 6, 2026 – 11:59 p.m. CT
• Finalists Announced: April 22, 2026 – 10 a.m. CT
• Winners Honored: June 19, 2026 – Catholic Media Awards, Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City

Submit Your Entry

💵 Entry Fees

Payment Due: February 10, 2026

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🏆 Past Winners (2025)

Here are some of the winners and finalists from the 59th Annual Gabriel Awards. View the full winners list for more.

• G105 Feature Film – First Place: *Hard Miles*
• G107 Documentary Feature Film – First Place: *Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist*
• G108 Documentary Short – First Place: *The House of the Lord*
• G401 Single News Story – First Place: *Priority Purple: Overdose in Progress*
• G403 Streaming Scripted Series – First Place: *A Great Symphony of Prayer*

See All Winners

Submission Guidelines

• Video: MP4
• Audio: MP3
• Documents: PDF
• Images: JPEG

All entries must be submitted via the CMA awards platform.

How to Enter

1. Create an Entrant Profile. Organizations should create one shared profile. Returning entrants can log in with last year’s credentials and reset the password if needed. New entrants can click “Enter the Gabriel Awards” to create a profile.
2. Submit Your Entry. Select a category, upload required files, and save progress any time before checkout.
3. Complete Payment. Add entries to your cart and pay by credit card online or mail a check with the invoice. After payment, entries are marked complete and cannot be edited.

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Contact

For eligibility, submission, or payment questions, email awards@catholicmediaassociation.org.