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2026 Rockie Awards Nominees Revealed at Banff Festival

3/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Banff World Media Festival announced 2026 Rockie Awards nominees, featuring 151 entries from 45 countries.
The ceremony will be hosted by Allana Harkin on June 16, 2026, in Banff, Canada.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) leads with 26 nominations; the United States has 55 and the United Kingdom 39, per executive director Jenn Kuzmyk.
New categories for Best Performance in a Drama and Comedy include Malin Åkerman and Mawaan Rizwan.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1979, the Banff World Media Festival in Alberta, Canada, has evolved into a premier international event celebrating television and digital content. In 2019, it attracted over 1,000 delegates from 50 countries, with the BBC receiving 26 nominations. The upcoming 2026 Rockie Awards, featuring 151 entries from 45 countries, underscores the festival's growth and the increasing recognition of global storytelling.

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Story summary

The Banff World Media Festival announced 2026 Rockie Awards nominees, featuring 151 entries from 45 countries.
The ceremony will be hosted by Allana Harkin on June 16, 2026, in Banff, Canada.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) leads with 26 nominations; the United States has 55 and the United Kingdom 39, per executive director Jenn Kuzmyk.
New categories for Best Performance in a Drama and Comedy include Malin Åkerman and Mawaan Rizwan.

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