Today we’re announcing the first-ever Geek Therapy Awards, a brand-new program celebrating the transformative power of media to promote mental health, emotional well-being, and connection and its potential as a tool for professional therapy, personal growth, or group discussions. Whether it’s a movie, TV show, video game, book, comic, song, or album we believe media has the unique ability to spark conversations, inspire reflection, and provide catharsis.
What Are the Geek Therapy Awards? Building on our core principle that the best way to understand each other, and ourselves, is through the media we care about, the Geek Therapy Awards expand on the foundation of the Geek Therapy Library by recognizing the stories and experiences that resonate with us, help us grow, and make a positive impact on our lives and communities. From January 1 to December 31, 2024, countless amazing media titles were released, and we want to recognize the ones that stood out as true game-changers in fostering healthy relationships, authenticity, and personal growth.
How Does It Work? For our inaugural year, we’re inviting YOU to participate in shaping the awards. Here’s how:
- Nominate Your Favorites: We’re opening nominations for any media released in 2024. Share the movies, TV episodes, games, books, comics, songs, or albums that have made a difference in your life or the lives of your friends, family, clients, and community.
- Tell Us Why: Explain how the media was used as a conversation starter, inspired reflection, or offered catharsis. Your stories and insights will help us identify meaningful themes and create categories for these and future awards.
- Vote and Celebrate: After nominations close, we’ll review submissions and create a shortlist for community voting. Winners will be announced duing a special event during TAGGS 2025 in April.
What Can You Nominate? We’re looking for specific pieces of media, such as:
- Movies: Feature-length films released in 2024.
- TV Shows: Specific episodes or seasons released in 2024.
- Tabletop and Video Games: Full games or significant updates/expansions released in 2024.
- Books, Graphic Novels, or Comics: Titles first published in 2024.
- Songs and Albums: Individual songs or full albums released in 2024.
- Other: Any other type of media that fits the criteria and was released in 2024 (e.g., podcasts, short films).
Please note: Entire series, franchises, or individual characters aren’t eligible. We’re focusing on specific titles to spotlight their unique contributions.
Why Should You Get Involved? This is your chance to highlight the media that has made a difference in your work, to you, and to your community. By sharing your experiences, you’re helping us celebrate stories that matter and inspire.
Ready to Nominate? Submit Your Nomination Here
Nominations are open now until February 8th! We can’t wait to see the incredible stories and insights you share. Let’s celebrate the media that made a difference in 2024.