The Categories

The 2010 Streamy Awards recognize achievement across 35 categories of distinction, including the Audience Choice Awards, chosen entirely by members of the public. All nominees must meet the stringent guidelines outlined by the Official Eligibility Rules. Note there will be some changes to the categories for the 2012 show, so stay tuned for updated descriptions.

Overall Series

Best Comedy Web Series Best original comedy web series
Best Drama Web Series Best original drama web series
Best Reality or Documentary Web Series Best original non-fiction web series featuring primarily unscripted plot elements
Best News or Politics Web Series Best original non-fiction web series providing analysis and opinions about current events or politics
Best New Web Series Best original web series that is not a sequel or subsequent season of another series
Best Companion Series Best web series that serves to compliment an existing television show or feature, as an extension
Best Animated Web Series Best original web series that features predominantly animated (non-live action) elements
Best Branded Entertainment Web Series Best original web series created to serve a brand message or brand lifestyle
Best Hosted Web Series Best original web series led by a host
Best Experimental Web Series Best use of new ways to express thoughts, entertain and tell stories in a web series
Best Foreign Web Series Best web series primarily produced and released for audiences outside of the United States
Audience Choice for Best Web Series Best web series of the year selected by public vote

Directing

Best Directing for a Comedy Web Series Best director or directing team for a comedy web series
Best Directing for a Drama Web Series Best director or directing team for a drama web series

Writing

Best Writing for a Comedy Web Series Best writer or writing team for a comedy web series
Best Writing for a Dramatic Web Series Best writer or writing team for a drama web series

Performance

Best Male Actor in a Comedy Web Series Best performance by a male actor for a comedy web series
Best Female Actor in a Comedy Web Series Best performance by a female actor for a comedy web series
Best Male Actor in a Drama Web Series Best performance by a male actor for a drama web series
Best Female Actor in a Drama Web Series Best performance by a female actor for a drama web series
Best Ensemble Cast in a Web Series Best performance by the overall series regular cast for a web series
Best Guest Star in a Web Series Best performance by an actor not part of the regular cast for a web series
Best Web Series Host Best performance by a host for a web series
Best Vlogger Best performance by a video blogger in a series or one-off video

Craft Awards

Best Editing in a Web Series Best editor or editing team for a web series
Best Cinematography in a Web Series Best director of photography in a web series
Best Art Direction in a Web Series Best production design in a web series
Best Sound Design in a Web Series Best sound design in a web series
Best Visual Effects in a Web Series Best special and visual effects in a web series
Best Animation in a Web Series Best animator or animation team for a web series
Best Original Music in a Web Series Best composer of original music in a web series
Best Live Production in a Web Series Best use of live platform for a web series
Best Interactive Experience in a Web Series Best use of interactive elements and audience engagement in a web series
Best Product Integration in a Web Series Best incorporation of a brand or product into an original web series
Best Mobile Experience in a Web Series Best use of mobile platform in a web series