The Royal Television Society Technology Centre today announces the launch of the RTS Technology Awards 2026, celebrating excellence, innovation and achievement across the broadcast, digital media and technology industries.
The awards recognise outstanding individuals, teams and organisations shaping the future of television. Entries are free and open to all, with eight categories spanning the full breadth of the industry, from technology and engineering to production environments and everything in between.
Kim Rowell, Chair of the RTS Technology Centre, said, "The RTS Technology Awards exist to shine a light on the remarkable work happening across our industry. From the engineers solving problems no one has solved before, to the teams delivering broadcast experiences at extraordinary scale, these awards are a chance to celebrate what our industry does best."
The 2026 awards introduce new categories reflecting the industry's evolving priorities, including recognition for sustainable technology practice and next-generation talent. The Lifetime Achievement Award, selected by the RTS Technology Committee, honours an individual whose career has left a lasting mark on the industry.
Nominations are now open and free to submit. The RTS Technology Centre welcomes entries from anyone working across television, whether you are a freelancer, part of a team, a broadcaster, a technology supplier or a production company. Entries close on 4 September 2026, with the awards ceremony taking place on 22 October 2026.
Full details, including venue and the complete category criteria, are available at rts.org.uk/events/rts-technology-awards-2026.
The awards recognise outstanding individuals, teams and organisations shaping the future of television. Entries are free and open to all, with eight categories spanning the full breadth of the industry, from technology and engineering to production environments and everything in between.
Kim Rowell, Chair of the RTS Technology Centre, said, "The RTS Technology Awards exist to shine a light on the remarkable work happening across our industry. From the engineers solving problems no one has solved before, to the teams delivering broadcast experiences at extraordinary scale, these awards are a chance to celebrate what our industry does best."
The 2026 awards introduce new categories reflecting the industry's evolving priorities, including recognition for sustainable technology practice and next-generation talent. The Lifetime Achievement Award, selected by the RTS Technology Committee, honours an individual whose career has left a lasting mark on the industry.
Nominations are now open and free to submit. The RTS Technology Centre welcomes entries from anyone working across television, whether you are a freelancer, part of a team, a broadcaster, a technology supplier or a production company. Entries close on 4 September 2026, with the awards ceremony taking place on 22 October 2026.
Full details, including venue and the complete category criteria, are available at rts.org.uk/events/rts-technology-awards-2026.
Notes to editors
The Royal Television Society Technology Centre's mission is to Inspire, Educate and Entertain. The centre provides knowledge sharing for those pursuing and advancing careers in media and entertainment technologies, bridging the disparity of understanding between technical subjects and real-world application through discussion forums, networking and industry expert talks. The Technology Centre is committed to simplifying technology and improving accessibility for all.
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