Who won the most awards at the 86th Peabody Awards?

HBO Max received the most awards with six wins at the 86th annual Peabody Awards.

Who are the special honorees for the 2026 Peabody Awards?

Special honorees include Amy Poehler for Career Achievement, Sterlin Harjo for the Trailblazer Award, James L. Brooks for the Inaugural Industry Icon Award, and PBS KIDS for the Institutional Award.

When and where will the 86th Peabody Awards ceremony be held?

The 86th Peabody Awards ceremony will be held on May 31 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.

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Peabody Awards: Diverse Stories Win Top Honors

23 Apr

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34 winners chosen by 28 jurors from over 1,000 entries.
HBO Max led with 6 awards, followed by Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, PBS.
Special honorees include Amy Poehler and James L. Brooks.

Peabody Awards: Diverse Stories Win Top Honors

The 86th annual Peabody Awards have announced their winners, celebrating a wide spectrum of narrative excellence in broadcasting and streaming media. Jurors unanimously selected 34 honorees from more than 1,000 submissions.

HBO Max led the pack with six wins, closely followed by Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, and PBS, each receiving two awards. The ceremony will also recognize special honorees, including Amy Poehler for Career Achievement, Sterlin Harjo for the Trailblazer Award, and James L. Brooks for the Inaugural Industry Icon Award.