‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘The Chair Company’ Among 2026 Rockie Awards Program Competition Winners

The Banff World Media Festival announced the winners of the 2026 Rockie Awards International Program Competition on Tuesday, with "The Pitt," "The Simpsons," "The Chair Company," and "Mountainhead" securing significant accolades. The awards ceremony was hosted by Allana Harkin, known for her work on "Full Frontal With Samantha Bee," and was held at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada. This year's competition saw a diverse range of international productions recognized across multiple categories, highlighting global storytelling and production excellence. "The Pitt," a documentary series, won in the Best Documentary Program category, while the long-running animated series "The Simpsons" took home the award for Best Animation Program. "The Chair Company," a drama series, was recognized as Best Drama Program, and "Mountainhead," a factual series, received the award for Best Factual Series. The Rockie Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in television and digital media from around the world, with entries judged by a panel of international industry professionals. The festival aims to foster the development and distribution of Canadian and international content, providing a platform for creators to connect and showcase their work.