Since 2003, the Funny Women Awards continue to be an incredible showcase for the best and brightest of comedy talent across stage, screen, and page.
Through our awards, we provide entrants with a safe space for women and non-binary performers to develop their talent amongst peers and like-minded people. After the success of the previous years being a hybrid of virtual and live rounds, the process puts our acts to the test in different mediums, making them well-rounded performers.
With a team of producers dedicated to supporting our acts throughout the process, Our company culture is one of uplifting voices and being a vehicle for change within the comedy industry.
Kate Cheka - Stage Award Winner 2023
Stage Award
For the best new comedy act. From stand-ups to impressionists, sketch groups to character – all are welcome, as long as you are funny!
Comedy Writing Award
Women writers have been turning the comedy world upside down with their innovative scripts lately. If writing is your thing then this is the place to showcase your talent with a funny script.
Chloe Partridge - Comedy Writing Award Winner 2023
Amy Spinks and Lauren Soley - Comedy Shorts Award WinnerS 2023
Comedy Shorts Award
Are you making comedy films or developing content? This award provides a platform for those of you who prefer to present your comedic ideas in a short film format.
Content Creator Award
We’re looking for new voices that might otherwise be overlooked by mainstream networks. Hidden Gems of comedy that you find on social media networks.
Serena Terry 'Mammy Banter' - Content Creator Award Winner 2023
SARAH BOWLES - INDUSTRY Award Winner 2023
Funny Women Comedy Industry Award
The award created to recognise the women amongst our oft unsung heroes of comedy – the gag, sketch and additional material writers, and the producers, developers and creators who are at the forefront of television, radio and digital entertainment.
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