The 2014 British Soap Awards honoured the best in British soap operas throughout 2013 and 2014. The ceremony was held on 24 May 2014 at the Hackney Empire theatre in Hackney, London, and was later broadcast on ITV1 and STV.[1] The publicly voted categories were announced on 17 March 2014, with the vote opening that same day.[2] This included a longlist for the Best Actress and Actor, Sexiest Female and Male and Villain of the Year awards.[3] The shortlist, including panel nominations, was released on 27 April 2014. An accolade for Outstanding Achievement (off-screen) was introduced, replacing Best Exit.[4]