When an actor wins an Oscar you know their particular performance has reached a pinnacle of craft and artistry. But is there an Oscars for political advertising? Well, yes! Hollywood has their awards for outstanding performances and political voice over talent has theirs.
Hire award-winning political voice over talent and your campaign resonates at an industry-recognized level. When the stakes are high in heated elections, you want an industry-level professional.
Awards like these understand that authentic voiceover still wins. When hiring an award-winning political voice over talent that lends credibility to political messaging, what are the most trusted awards?
Reed Award & Pollie Award-Winning Voice Talent
Over the years, our Reed and Pollie Award winning and nominated talent have been trusted by the nation’s top consultants, PACs, and progressive agencies.
Campaign & Elections’ Reed Awards and the American Association of Political Consultants’ (AAPC) Pollie Awards are the most recognized accolades for national political campaigns. Receiving either award is a great achievement for professional political voice over actors, agencies, campaign managers, and individual consultants in political advertising. It’s a time when not just Hollywood actors walk the red carpet!
If you’re looking to hire award-winning professional voice over talent who are Reed Award or Pollie Award winners and nominees, check out our roster below who are some of the best.
- Christi Bowen
- 2026 Reed Award Winner – Best Voiceover Talent in an Informational Ad – Online Video (Check it out here.)
- 2021 Pollie Award Gold – Independent Expenditure Campaign – Special Election (Spot: Body Bags) and Digital IE State Legislature West (Spot: Deserve)
- 2022 Political Pixie Award Gold & Platinum awards for Best Use of Audio
- Tom Test
- 2025 Reed Awards Finalist for “Voice Actor of the Year”
- Voiced the award-winning spot “Toughest Radio Spot – Dem”
- Maria Pendolino
- 2x 2021 Reed Award Winner for excellence in political advertising – Best Use of Voiceover (Independent) TV & Online for an independent Wisconsin supreme court justice candidate.
- 2x 2021 Reed Award Winner for excellence in political advertising – Best Use of Voiceover (Independent) TV & Online for an independent Wisconsin supreme court justice candidate.
- Danielle Famble
- 2025 Reed Award Winner – Best Voice-Over Talent in a Go Vote Ad
- Erikka J
- 2026 2x Pollie Award Winner – Best Use of Negative or Contrast (Radio/Digital Audio) for Judge Susan Crawford’s 2025 run in Wisconsin
- 2025 Regional EMMY® Award Winner for narrating the PBS Rhode Island documentary “The Risk of Giving Birth“
- 2025 Reed Award Winner – Best Voice-Over Talent in an Informational TV Ad
- Debbie Irwin
- 2025 Reed Award Winner – Best Voice-Over Talent in a Radio or Podcast Ad for a Kamala Harris campaign.
- 2025 Reed Award Winner – Best Voice-Over Talent in a Radio or Podcast Ad for a Kamala Harris campaign.
- Issa Lopez
- 2021 Reed Award Nominee
What are the Political Consulting Awards?
According to the Campaigns & Elections website, “Reed Award winners represent the very best the political campaign and advocacy industries have to offer.” Across political advertising they recognize 30 different specialities.
Additionally, Esquire Magazine called the Pollie Awards “The Oscars of Political Advertising…honoring the most effective, creative, and results-driven work in political communications and issue advocacy.”
What are The Categories for Voiceover Excellence?
Many categories are covered in political voiceover awards. Some include: Best Voice-Over in an Attack Ad, Best Voice-Over Talent in a TV Ad, Best Bilingual Voiceover, Best Attack Ad, and Best Voice-Over Talent in a Go Vote Ad. Humor is also recognized by both Reed and Pollie Awards which proves that humor in political advertising is a valuable skill for political voice talent.
Hire More Award-Winning Voice Over Talent
There are other prestigious awards that show the wide range of artistry in voice over. Whether it’s narrating multiple characters for an audiobook or excelling at voicing unique animation characters, their craft is honored.
Why Award-Winning Political Voice Over Matters in High Stakes Elections
With high-stakes elections happening this year, every word in your campaign content carries weight. Award-winning political voice over talent are proven professionals that will make your message relatable. Whether to lead with strength, lean into empathy, or deliver a call to action that truly mobilizes voters, professional voice over actors understand how to keep your audience engaged.
Blue Wave Voiceover talent have expertise in voicing real campaigns, with real deadlines and real consequences. When you hire us, you partner with a professional voice actor who knows:
- How to protect your message
- Elevate your strategy
- Help your campaign break through at the moments that matter most
Tight turnarounds, diverse talent, and trust — these are the hallmarks of what makes Blue Wave Voiceover your go to partner for nationally recognized award-winning political voice over talent.
Partner with a voice that cuts through the noise!
Book a talent directly or email us at casting@bluewavevoiceover.com
If your progressive or democratic campaign demands urgency, emotional intelligence, and a voice that reflects the America you’re fighting for, you’re in the right place.