About
HONORING EXCELLENCE IN TELEVISION
Two weeks after the Venice Film Festival, international jurors meet in Venice for the annual Venice TV Award.
Created as a tribute to television, the award celebrates outstanding achievements from around the world and highlights the people and companies who bring powerful stories to life.
The Venice TV Award welcomes entries from all continents and platforms, recognising the companies and individuals behind the world’s finest television content. Broadcasters, production companies, streaming services, and online platforms are invited to participate.
GRÉGOIRE POLAD
Director General
Association of Commercial Television
in Europe
„Television awards like the Venice TV Award are important because it validates the commitment of the broadcasters to producing high-quality content.“
Alan Holland
Head of Specialist Factual Productions
BBC Studios
United Kingdom
„What I valued most was the exchange between jurors from different backgrounds, reviewing work from so many continents and topics.“
MINNIE FERRARA
Director
Luchino Visconti Film School
Italy
„In Venice, it was a great pleasure and an inspiring professional opportunity to work with such wonderfully kind jury members and to witness such remarkable creativity and storytelling.“
Timeline
Open for Entries
3 March 2026
Early Bird Discounts
Until 31 March 2026
Deadline
30 June 2026
Winners Announcement
September 2026
Celebrating Excellence in Television
Gold Trophies and Nominee Certificates are awarded in 19 categories, recognising excellence across every genre and platform.
The Venice TV Award trophy features golden wings, symbolising the winged lion of San Marco. It is finished with a black base, inspired by the traditional colour of Venetian gondolas, which by law must be painted black.
Nominees receive the Venice TV Award Nominee Certificate, including full credits. All entries are judged by a Grand Jury of leading television experts, ensuring fairness and professionalism throughout the process.
A PLATFORM FOR NEW TALENT
The Venice TV Award also supports emerging creatives. In collaboration with the Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti, young directors present their work to international experts, helping to support the next generation of television storytellers.
Supported by distinguished organisations including ACT (Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe), egta (European Group of Television Advertising), and IMZ International Music + Media Centre, the Venice TV Award stands for unity and collaboration within the international television industry.
Together, we are proud to be TV.
