Writers Guild of America Award

The Writers Guild of America Awards for outstanding achievements in film, television, and radio have been presented annually by the Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guild of America, West since 1949. In 2004, the show was broadcast on television for the first time.

Eligibility
The screen awards are for films that were exhibited theatrically in the Los Angeles area during the preceding calendar year. The television awards are for series that were produced and aired between December 1 and November 30, regardless of how many episodes aired during this time period.

Additionally, scripts must be produced under the jurisdiction of the WGA or under a collective bargaining agreement in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand or the U.K.

Lifetime Achievement Awards
Each year at the awards, two lifetime achievement awards are presented. One is for screenwriting and the other is for TV writing:
 * Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement
 * Laurel Award for TV Writing Achievement

Award Categories

 * Writers Guild of America Award