From a media release:
The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) today announced the distinguished Grand Jury for the 2026 Rockie Awards International Program Competition. Comprised of senior executives representing some of the world’s most influential media companies, the Rockies Grand Jury will select the highly anticipated award from among the top-scoring programs across competition categories.
The Rockie Awards will take place on the evening of Tuesday, June 16, 2026 during BANFF, celebrating outstanding television and content from around the globe. The Festival will also present its prestigious Gala Awards, honoring visionary leaders, celebrated talent and industry changemakers.
The 2026 Rockie Awards Grand Jury includes:
Flory Bramnick, Executive Vice President, Distribution and Networks, North America, Sony Pictures Television
Sally Catto, General Manager of Entertainment, Factual & Sports, CBC (above)
Lori Conkling, Head of TV and Film Licensing, Netflix
Lisa Holme, Head of Content, Roku Media
Yongsun Soh, Managing Director, A+E Global Media Korea
“The Rockie Awards Grand Jury represents an extraordinary depth of experience and creative leadership across platforms, genres, and territories,” said Jenn Kuzmyk, Executive Director. “Their collective insight ensures that the Grand Jury Prize continues to recognize excellence that resonates globally.”
Together, the Grand Jury brings a global perspective spanning content commissioning, distribution, streaming, and international markets reflecting the Rockie Awards’ reputation as one of the most prestigious and respected content competitions in the global media landscape.
Past recipients of the Rockie Awards Grand Jury Prize include Hell Jumper (2025), The Last of Us (2024), Eternal Spring (2023), Help (2022), I May Destroy You (2021), Fleabag (2020), Sharp Objects (2019), Big Little Lies (2018), among others.
Submissions for the 2026 Rockie Awards International Program Competition are open through January 23, 2026, with nominees to be announced in March.
About the Rockie Awards
The Banff World Media Festival’s prestigious The Rockie Awards recognize the best content and most influential entertainment industry executives, talent and creators in the world across television, film, podcasts, music on screen and creator content. Timed during a key awards FYC window and nomination voting, the Rockies include entries from up to 50 countries each year, and winners are selected by an international industry jury of 150+ influential senior entertainment and media professionals. The Rockies truly represent the best content in the world.
About the Banff World Media Festival
Now in its 47th year, the Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is one of the most important global conferences and content development marketplaces – gathering top creators, producers, showrunners, talent, networks, studios, streamers, press and media companies. BANFF’s intimate, retreat-style event serves as a leading destination for development, co-production and co-venture partners and offers an unparalleled opportunity for international decision-makers to connect, map the future of the industry, and execute new business deals. Summit Series keynotes, and renowned panels feature the industry’s most inspiring creative and business leaders and give global profile to the most talked-about shows. BANFF continues to deliver important fellowships and initiatives including: the BANFF Spark Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media: Producers Edition, the Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative, and the Indigenous Screen Summit and Pitch Forum. Together these programs have provided more than 1,000 opportunities for under-represented professionals in the Canadian media industry.
