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Rockie Awards Nominations Unveiled!
23 Mar
Summary
- 45 countries represented in the 2026 Rockie Awards nominations.
- New awards for Best Performance in a Drama and Comedy introduced.
- BBC leads with 26 nominations, US leads by country with 55.
The Banff World Media Festival has announced the nominees for the 2026 Rockie Awards, showcasing a diverse international field with representation from 45 countries.
This year introduces two new prestigious awards: Best Performance in a Drama and Best Performance in a Comedy. Among the nominees vying for these new accolades are notable actors like Malin Åkerman, Jacob Elordi, and Amanda Seyfried for drama, and Suranne Jones and Timothy Spall for comedy.
The BBC emerged as the most nominated broadcaster with 26 nods, followed by Nat Geo with 10. By country, the United States leads with 55 nominations, trailed by the UK with 39 and Canada with 28. Canadian productions, such as the gay hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry,' are also competing in categories like Drama Series: English Language.
