In what appears to be another effect of the ongoing strike by members of the Writers Guild of America, the 2023 Peabody Awards ceremony has been canceled.
In a statement Monday afternoon, the Peabody Awards organization said the cancellation comes as a result of “ongoing uncertainty and meaningful challenges that exist industrywide.” The group also acknowledged “the position” many 2023 nominees “find themselves in,” though it didn’t actually refer directly to the strike itself.
“As an organization dedicated to honoring the most compelling and empowering stories in broadcasting and streaming media, we recognize and respect the position that many of this year’s Peabody Award winners find themselves in.