Golden Globe Awards | |
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Current: 81st Golden Globe Awards | |
![]() The Golden Globe Award trophy | |
Awarded for | Excellence in film and television |
Country | United States |
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First awarded | January 20, 1944 |
Website | goldenglobes |
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The Golden Globe Awards are accolades bestowed for excellence in both American and international film and television. It is an annual award ceremony held since 1944 to honor artists and professionals and their work. The ceremony is normally held every January, and has been a major part of the film industry's awards season, which culminates each year in the Academy Awards. The eligibility period for Golden Globes corresponds to the calendar year (from January 1 through December 31).
The Golden Globes were founded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), an organization representing international journalists who reported on the American entertainment industry. Revenue from the ceremony was used by the HFPA to fund entertainment-related charities and scholarships, such as the Young Artist Awards.