Winners of the True Crime Awards 2024 are announced
The True Crime Awards 2024 winners have been revealed at an awards ceremony held at the Hilton London Bankside.
Now in its second year, the awards, presented by Yinka Bokinni, highlight the skills and expertise necessary to research and retell a true story accurately, in an entertaining way, and respectfully. Also, considering the challenges of delving into these harrowing stories – whether in the form of documentaries, podcasts, books, or dramas.
The twenty-four categories were adjudicated by a panel of over 40 industry-leading experts who were asked to consider originality, production values, research, creativity, statistics, and overall performance. They also considered whether the content demonstrated respect for the victims, families, and survivors.
This year, there was a new Impact for Change category, where judges identified content which has resulted in a positive change.
Winners of this new category included Vishal from BBC Studios within Podcasts; Our Georgia by Lynette Williams with Robin Eveleigh of Mardle Books won within Publishing; and The Great Rhino Robbery from BBC Studios within On Screen.
Event Director, Nancy Baughen, said: “We are delighted to have welcomed so many of our nominees and winners to the second True Crime Awards where we have celebrated the industry’s creative talent.
“The ability to devote the time, effort and often emotional bandwidth needed to delve into some of the most horrific stories deserves recognition and most importantly gives a voice to the victims and their families.”
Representatives from across the true crime sector, as well as media production, were at the event, including Sky, BBC, ITV Studios, Netflix, Wondery, Channel 5, Penguin Random House, TRUE CRIME, Little Brown Books, Bonnier Books, Woodcut Media, and The Financial Times and Daily Mail Group.
Nancy added: “The level of support, enthusiasm, and commitment from our judges, entrants, and partners has been exceptional. They are without a doubt, leaders, and key players from across the full spectrum of the true crime industry which is why these awards give the recognition this genre deserves.”
THE TRUE CRIME AWARDS 2024 WINNERS
Best Digital Influencer – Partnered by Phoenix
True Crime with Kendall Rae Mile Higher Media
CATEGORY: ON SCREEN
Best Drama Adaptation – Partnered by Abacus Media Rights
The Hunt for Raoul Moat
World Productions
Episodic Excellence (New) – Partnered with Getty Images
The Incident Room
True North Productions/Channel 5
Episodic Excellence (Returning)
Forensics: Catching the Killer
True North Productions
Impact for Change
The Great Rhino Robbery
BBC Studios
Outstanding Documentary Film – Partnered by the Media, Production & Technology Show Kidnapped: The Angel Lynn Story
Fremantle/Channel 4/Wonderhood Studios
Outstanding 3 or More Part Docuseries – Partnered by Element Post/VFX
The Flight Attendant Murders
Flicker Productions/BossaNova Media
Outstanding Investigative Reporting – Partnered by Reviewed & Cleared
Wrongly Accused
AMC Networks International UK: TRUE CRIME
Outstanding Two-Part Docuseries – Partnered by Element Post/VFX
The Child Snatcher: Manhunt
ITN Productions
Production Team of the Year – Partnered by 911 True Crime Music
Woodcut Media
Woodcut Media
CATEGORY: PODCAST
Best Serialised Podcast
Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark
Campside Media/Wondery
Best Podcast Community – Partnered by Free Turn
Vishal
BBC Studios
Episodic Excellence
A Bit of a Stretch
Chris Atkins
Impact for Change – Partnered by Nomono
Vishal
BBC Studios
Most Captivating Host(s)
The Pirate of Prague
Blanchard House
Outstanding Indie Podcast
Behind the Crimes
Behind the Crimes
Outstanding Investigative Reporting
The Storyteller: Naked Villainy
Isla Traquair
Rookie of the Year – Partnered by the Association of True Crime Producers
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
History Hit
CATEGORY: PUBLISHING
Publisher of the Year
John Blake Books
John Blake Books
Book of the Year
No Ordinary Day
Matt Johnson & John Murray/Ad Lib Publishers
Best Audio Book – Partnered by Audio UK
A Million Ways to Stay on the Run
Donal MacIntyre & Karl Howman/W.F Howes
Best New Author
Rob Parkes
Rob Parkes
Impact for Change
Our Georgia
Lynnette Williams with Robin Eveleigh/Mardle Books
Outstanding Investigative Reporting
Betrayed Sandi
Logan/Hachette
CATEGORY: PUBLIC VOTE
Listeners’ Choice – Partnered by TRUE CRIME
Crime Analyst
Laura Richards
Viewers’ Choice – Partnered by Bonnier Books UK
24 Hours in Police Custody
The Garden/Channel 4
Readers’ Choice – Partnered by Crime Monthly
No Ordinary Day
Matt Johnson & John Murray/Ad Lib Publishers
Special Recognition Award – Partnered by CrimeCon UK
Jade’s Law
Karen Robinson, Paul Ward & Edward Duggan