The 2nd Hum Awards ceremony, presented by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC), sponsored by Servis and Telenor Talkshawlk, honored the best in fashion, music and Hum Television Dramas of 2013. The ceremony took place on 29 March 2014 at Expo Center in Karachi, Sindh beginning at 7:30 PST. The ceremony was recorded and was broadcast on 25 May 2014. During the ceremony, Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel presented awards in 29 regular categories along with 2 in honorary and 1 in special category. The ceremony was televised in Pakistan by Hum TV, while Servis returned as a main sponsor of the show.
Hum Awards are annual Pakistani accolades bestowed by the Hum Network Limited in recognition of excellence in programming of television, fashion and music industry of Pakistan. Winners are awarded the Hum Award of Merit. The awards were first presented in 2013 at a ceremony held at the Karachi Expo Centre.
The Hum Award for Best Director Drama Serial is one of the Awards of Merit presented by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to directors working in the drama industry. While nominations for Best drama Director are made by members in the Hum's Directing branch, the award winners are selected by the Hum membership as a whole.
The Hum Award for Best Actress is an award presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC). It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the Television industry. The 1st Hum Awards was held in 2013 with Mahira Khan winning the award, who was honored for her role in Shehr-e-Zaat. The award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Actress Jury or Best Drama Actress Jury. Currently, nominees are determined by single transferable vote, within the actors and jury branch of HTNEC; winners are selected by a plurality vote from the entire eligible voting members of the Hum. This awards is equivalent to the Hum Award for Best Actress Popular, which is given in the ceremony but winners are only selected by viewers voting's. Multiple nominations for an actress in same category but for different work is eligible.
The Hum Award for Best Sitcom is one of the Hum Awards of Merit presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to production company of their producers working in the television industry. As of 3rd Hum Awards, there have been 9 sitcoms nominated for the Best Sitcom award.
Performance by an Comic Actor is one of the Hum Awards of Merit presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to recognize a comic actor who has delivered an outstanding performance while working within the Television industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best comic Actor. While actors are nominated for this award by Hum members who are actors and actresses themselves, winners are selected by the Hum membership as a whole.
Hum Award for Best Drama Series is one of the Hum Awards of Merit presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to producers working in the Television industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Drama Series. While producers are nominated for this award by Hum members who are actors and actresses themselves, winners are selected by the Hum membership as a whole.
The Hum Award for Best Soap Series is one of the Hum Awards of Merit presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to production company of their producers working in the television industry for producing daily Soaps. As of 3rd Hum Awards, there have been 12 dramas nominated for the Best Drama Serial award.
Hum Award for Best Host is one of the Hum Awards of Merit presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to host working in the television industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Host. While hosts are nominated for this award by Hum members who are actors and actresses themselves, winners are selected by the Hum membership as a whole.
Best On-screen Couple of the Year is one of the Hum Awards presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to best onscreen couple who has delivered an outstanding chemistry performance while working within the Television industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Onscreen Couple. This is one of the viewers choice and voted category in Hum Awards.
The Hum Award for Best Solo Artist is one of the Hum Awards presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to best Music Artist who has delivered an outstanding performance while working within the Music industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Solo Artist. Nominations are made by Hum members who are artists and composers, and the winners are chosen by the Hum membership as a whole..
The Hum Award for Best Model Female is one of the Hum Awards presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to Female model who has achieved outstanding recognition within the fashion industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Model Female. Nominations are made by Hum members who are models and fashion models, and winners are decided by audience votes, as of first ceremony this was one of seven categories which were set open for public.
The Hum Award for Best Designer Womenswear is one of the Hum Awards presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to Luxury Prêt Fashion designers of Womenswear who has achieved outstanding recognition within the fashion industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Designer Womenswear . Nominations are made by Hum members who are designers, while winners are selected by hum membership as a whole.
The Hum Award for Best Designer Menswear is one of the Hum Awards presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to Luxury Prêt Fashion designers of Menswear who has achieved outstanding recognition within the fashion industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Designer Menswear. Nominations are made by Hum members who are designers, while winners are selected by hum membership as a whole.
Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Selected by Viewers is one of the Hum Awards of Merit presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance while working within the Television industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Actress or Best Drama Actress Viewers Choice. While actors are nominated for this award by Hum members who are actors and actresses themselves, winners are selected by online public voting.
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Selected by Viewers is one of the Hum Awards of Merit presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to recognize an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance while working within the Television industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Actor Viewers Choice. While actors are nominated for this award by Hum members who are actors and actresses themselves, winners are selected by online public votings.
Best On-screen Couple of the Year Selected by Viewers is one of the Hum Awards presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to best onscreen couple who has delivered an outstanding chemistry performance while working within the Television industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Onscreen Couple Viewers Choice. This is one of the viewers choice and voted category in Hum Awards.
The Hum Award for Best Music Band is one of the Hum Awards presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to best Band Artists who has delivered an outstanding performance while working within the Music industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Music Band. Nominations are made by Hum members who are artists and composers, and the winners are chosen by the Hum membership as a whole.
The Hum Award for Best Television Film is one of the Hum Awards of Merit presented annually by the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to producers working in the Television industry. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Telefilm.
The Hum Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role is one of the Hum Awards of Merit presented annually by the Pakistani Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC). It is given in honor of an actor or actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a negative or villainous role while working within the Television industry. The of 2nd Hum Awards was held in 2014 with Noman Ejaz winning the award, who was honored for his role in Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi.The award has commonly been referred to as the hum for Best Actor in a Negative Role. Currently, nominees are determined by single transferable vote, within the actors and jury branch of HTNEC; while winners are selected by viewers voting. Multiple nominations for an actor in same category but for different work is eligible. Also, actresses and actors are jointly nominated in this category.
