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

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