Peer Awards FAQs

Who Judges the PEER Awards?

Judges are selected from industry professionals in the DC/MD/VA/WVA production community. They are writers, producers, editors, directors, shooters and design artists who are accomplished and knowledgeable in their craft and know what makes a successful production.

How are the Peer Awards Judged?

For Production categories, the judges are asked to consider: objectives; audience; design and organization; treatment; techniques; writing; directing; editing; creativity; camera work; lighting; audio; talent. For Skills categories, judges examine how the discipline enhances the appeal and effectiveness of a piece; whether the discipline is used to its best advantage; whether the work exhibits technical qualities that are above average; and whether the work is original, imaginative and innovative.

What is the “Classic PEER” Award?

In celebration of the 10 years that ITVA/TIVA-DC has been sponsoring the awards, the “Classic PEER” Award was created. This one-time category is open to all productions finished between June, 2000 and June 2009. A Special “Classic PEER Trophy and certificate will be awarded to winners of this distinction.

If I win a “Classic PEER” Award, will I leave with a trophy that night?

As with the current PEER Awards competition, Gold PEER and Gold Classic PEER winners will receive a statue to take home with them that night. In addition, all winners will receive a certificate the night of the event that is suitable for framing with instructions on how to order your award or duplicate awards.

When and where are the Peer Awards presented?

The 2010 awards ceremony will be held on Saturday evening, November 13^th at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW (at F Street), Washington, DC  20045.  Take the elevator to the top floor.

Who attends the Peer Awards ceremony?

Nearly 300 professionals involved in production for television, the Internet, and video attend this event.   Producers, directors, editors, scriptwriters, talent (on-camera and voiceover), animators, and many more crafts are represented.  For many, the Peer Awards ceremony is the one must-attend event of the year.

What’s the best way to get to the National Press Club?

You’ll find directions at http://npc.press.org/directions.cfm.   We recommend taking metro; the closest stop is Metro Center, two blocks away.  Parking is available in nearby underground parking garages, but make sure that the garage stays open late.

What is suitable dress for the Peer Awards ceremony?

We recommend business attire.  To encourage networking, all attendees wear name tags.

What’s the schedule of events?

6:00 – Buffet Dinner, Cash Bar, Networking

7:30 – Awards Ceremony

10:00 – Dessert, Coffee & Congratulations

What does it cost to attend the Peer Awards ceremony?

Tickets purchased before November 13th are $95.  Tickets purchased on November 13th (at the door) are $125.  A reserved table of nine is $850 and includes table signage.  A student ticket costs $45.

How do I purchase tickets?

Go to http://www.dcpeerawards.org and enter your credit card information. For those wishing to purchase by check, please contact Mike Sobola at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

What is the "Best of DC" Award?

This award is given to the production that demonstrates the greatest level of excellence across all categories.

What is the Peer Promise Award?

This award is given to the best production submitted by area high school students.

Do winners receive an Award at the ceremony?

Yes, each winner comes to the podium to receive his/her award certificate.  However, only Gold winners, Best of DC, and the Peer Promise winners will take home a Peer Award statue from the ceremony.  Peer Silver and Bronze winners will be photographed with a certificate that entitles them to order a statue of their own after the ceremony.

How do I order my Peer Silver or Peer Bronze Award?

After the ceremony, directions and fees for ordering awards will be posted at dcpeerawards.org and tivadc.org.

What if I have questions about the Peer Awards?

Contact the Peer Chair, Mike Sobola, at 703.380-7325 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it