Texas Creator Awards

Categories

Enter as many categories as fit your work. Each entry is judged on its own.

Judged · accepts audio

Podcast: Audio

Best audio podcast made in Texas. Interview, narrative, solo or panel.

Enter · $29

Judged · accepts video

Podcast: Video

Best video podcast or video-first talk show.

Enter · $29

Judged · accepts video

YouTube Long-Form

Documentaries, vlogs, tutorials and reviews over 8 minutes.

Enter · $29

Judged · accepts video

Short-Form Video

TikTok, Reels and Shorts. One standout piece or a body of work.

Enter · $29

Judged · accepts video

Livestreamer

Twitch, YouTube Live, Facebook Live or Instagram Live.

Enter · $29

Judged · accepts text

Written: Newsletter & Blog

Newsletters, blogs and written series.

Enter · $29

Judged · accepts audio, video or written work

Music Creator

Artists and creators building an audience online.

Enter · $29

Judged · accepts audio, video or written work

Texas Travel & History

Creators showing the rest of the world what Texas is.

Enter · $29

Judged · accepts audio, video or written work

Food & Drink Creator

Recipes, reviews, BBQ, Tex-Mex and everything in between.

Enter · $29

Judged · accepts audio, video or written work

Comedy Creator

Sketch, stand-up clips, characters and bits.

Enter · $29

Judged · accepts audio, video or written work

Rising Creator

Under 10,000 followers across platforms. Reduced fee.

Enter · $19

Top honor · no entry needed

Texas Creator of the Year

Chosen by the judges from all category winners. No separate entry.

Fan vote · no entry needed

People's Choice

Voted by the public from all finalists. Free to vote.

Regional honors

The top-scoring entry from each region also earns a regional badge — no extra entry or fee.

Dallas–Fort Worth

Houston & Gulf Coast

Austin & Central Texas

San Antonio & Hill Country

West Texas & Panhandle

Rio Grande Valley & South Texas

East Texas