Nominations

All independent films are competing in the following competitive program categories:

• Best Animal Behavior Program
• Best Wildlife Habitat Program — NEW AWARD
• Best Conservation Program
• Best People & Nature Program
• Outstanding Achievement — NEW AWARD
• Best Limited Series
• Best Children's Program
• Best Presenter-led Program
• Best Short Program
• Marion Zunz Newcomer
• Best Theatrical Program
• Best Non-broadcast Program
• Best 360 Campaign — NEW AWARD
• Best Web Presence

Craft and Peer-Judged Categories

• Best Sound
• Best Cinematography
• Best Editing
• Best Original Musical Score
• Best Writing
• Best Special Venue Award
• Best Earth Sciences Program
• Best Use of Web 2.0/New Media — NEW AWARD