Building the standard-setting body for the award show industry.
The American Association of Award Shows exists to elevate the award show industry through professional standards, education, and a connected community of producers, organizations, and partners.
We believe every award show — from national broadcasts to community celebrations — deserves access to best practices, ethical frameworks, and professional resources that maintain the integrity of recognition.
To be the recognized governing body and central resource for the award show industry in America — setting the standards that ensure award shows are produced with integrity, professionalism, and excellence.
AAAS envisions a future where every award show producer has the tools, knowledge, and network to create shows that honor talent authentically and elevate communities nationwide.
We are establishing the first professional standards for the award show industry, covering everything from judging integrity to production transparency and ethical practices.
AAAS serves award shows across every genre and region — music, film, community arts, gospel, television, and beyond. If you produce or support an award show, this is your association.
Shows that meet AAAS standards earn the distinction of being sanctioned by the Association — a mark of credibility that sponsors, media, and audiences recognize.
Every award show should operate with transparency, fairness, and ethical standards that honor the talent it recognizes.
We raise the bar for production quality, audience experience, and professional conduct across the industry.
Award shows bring communities together. We strengthen the network that makes these moments possible.
From nationally televised ceremonies to grassroots community shows, every award show has a place in AAAS.
AAAS is guided by experienced leaders in the award show industry.
Office of the President
Leading AAAS with a vision to build the premier governing body for America's award show industry.
Academy Oversight
An advisory board of industry leaders overseeing the process of entry, standards, and the strategic direction of the Association.