Vote For the 11th Annual Cooler Awards!

It’s time to nominate entries for the 11th Annual Cooler Awards at The Contending!

We want all of our loyal readers to share their opinions on the very best in television for the 2026 Emmy season. That’s the window running from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026.

You’ll find the link below to participate in our first round vote. We only ask for Name and Email Address to ensure you’re a real person. We never share any of your information.

When you vote, remember not to simply predict what you think the Television Academy will nominate. Vote for what you love, what you watched. Vote for the shows and performances that truly stuck in your mind. We’ve included the major players in each category (15 in Drama and Comedy Series, 10 in Limited Series), and you can nominate a maximum of 5 in each category. Also, we understand that you’ll likely have a few preferences that aren’t listed here. That’s where the OTHER field comes into play. All OTHER entries will be considered in the final vote tally.

Voting closes on July 31 at 8pm PT / 11pm ET. We’ll announce the nominees in early August after which you can vote on the eventual winners!

Until then, exercise your voice and vote!