Each year, the NJFCC Awards honor the best in cinema across a range of categories. By celebrating excellence in filmmaking, the NJFCC strives to strengthen the connection between the film community and its audiences, ensuring that the voices of New Jersey critics remain a key part of the conversation.

Categories for NJFCC Awards include:
Best Picture
Best Director
Best Original Screenplay
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Acting Ensemble
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Best Editing
Best Production Design
Best Costume Design
Best Hair and Makeup
Best Sound
Best Animated Feature
Best International Feature
Best Documentary
Best Cinematography
Best Visual Effects
Best Stunts
Best Directorial Debut
Best Breakthrough Performance
Best Performance By a Dog or Animal
Best LGBTQIA+ Representation
Best Film Shot in New Jersey