Award events postponed due to health crises

Explore a comprehensive list of award ceremonies and prestigious events that have been delayed or rescheduled as a direct consequence of global health emergencies, including pandemics and other public health crises. This ranking focuses on major entertainment, music, film, and television awards, detailing the impact of health-related disruptions on their original schedules, voting deadlines, and live presentations. Discover which high-profile galas, such as the Oscars, Grammys, and Tony Awards, have been affected, providing insights into how the entertainment industry adapts to unforeseen health challenges.

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    78th Golden Globe Awards (2021)

    231 Global Votes
    • Audience members tested for COVID-19

      (+2)

    The 78th Golden Globe Awards were delayed as part of a broader shift in the awards season calendar due to the pandemic. This demonstrates how major film and television awards adjusted their schedules in response to the health crisis.

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    27th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards (2021)

    70 Global Votes
    • Honors the best in film and television

      (+1)

    The 27th SAG Awards were delayed multiple times due to the pandemic and scheduling conflicts with other postponed events like the Grammys. This highlights the cascading effect of postponements across the awards season.

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    93rd Academy Awards (2021)

    0 Global Votes

    The 93rd Academy Awards experienced a significant postponement from its traditional February date to April due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This delay impacted the entire film industry's release schedule and awards season.

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    63rd Grammy Awards (2021)

    0 Global Votes
    • Prestigious event

      (+2)

    The 63rd Grammy Awards were postponed due to a significant surge in COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles, overwhelming local hospital services. This directly links a major music award event to a regional health crisis.

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    64th Grammy Awards (2022)

    0 Global Votes

    This ceremony was also postponed due to the surge of the Omicron variant, with producers stating that holding the show with a live audience contained too many risks. It further illustrates the ongoing challenges posed by new COVID-19 variants to large-scale public events.

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    74th Tony Awards (2020)

    0 Global Votes
    • Will be rescheduled at a later date

      (+4)

    The 74th Tony Awards were postponed indefinitely as a direct consequence of Broadway theaters being shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic. This highlights the impact of the health crisis on live theater and its associated awards.

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    55th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards (2020)

    0 Global Votes
    • Hosted by Keith Urban

    The 55th ACM Awards were postponed to ensure the health and safety of artists, fans, and staff during the coronavirus pandemic. This shows the impact of the pandemic on the country music industry's major awards event.

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    27th Critics' Choice Awards (2022)

    0 Global Votes

    The 27th Critics' Choice Awards were postponed due to the Omicron variant, demonstrating the continued disruption caused by new strains of the virus. This is another example of a major film and television critics' award being affected by a health crisis.

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    74th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs 2021)

    0 Global Votes

    The 74th British Academy Film Awards were postponed following the Academy Awards' decision to shift its date due to the pandemic. This shows the international impact of the health crisis on major film awards.