The Critics Choice Association has implemented a new policy prohibiting members of the Hollywood Creative Alliance from maintaining membership in the CCA due to evidence of improper influence on Critics Choice Awards voting. This decision follows a message to CCA members citing a representative of HCA improperly suggesting influence on voting, prompting action to protect the integrity of the awards. The 2024 Critics Choice Awards saw "Oppenheimer" and television series "The Bear," "Succession," and "Beef" as top winners.
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has demanded its members who also belong to the Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) to choose one organization over the other following allegations of HCA misconduct. The CCA board uncovered evidence suggesting that an HCA representative improperly influenced Critics Choice Awards voting, prompting the CCA to implement a new policy prohibiting HCA members from maintaining CCA membership. This move comes in response to concerns about the integrity of the awards programs and follows previous voting irregularities within the HCA.
The Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) has undergone a restructuring following allegations of malfeasance and a hostile membership environment. The organization has changed its name to the Hollywood Creative Alliance and implemented new leadership, including a new board and external CPA to handle finances. The HCA has also created a member handbook with rules and a code of conduct, as well as committees and an advisory committee to improve transparency and accountability. The organization aims to be more inclusive of various industry professionals and content creators. The HCA Awards will continue, with critics and entertainment journalists still having voting rights.
