Meet the 2026 StreamTV Awards Winners
Advertising Executive of the Year: Lauren Benedict, VP, Global Ad Sales and Partnerships, Roku
Content Partnerships Executive of the Year – Acquisition: Anthony Layser, Executive Director, Content Acquisitions & Programming Strategy, Xumo
Content Partnerships Executive of the Year – Distribution: Stefan Van Engen, VP, Content Partnership, Acquisition, Distribution & Experience, Xumo
Emerging Leaders Class of 2026:
Chelsea Duong, Xumo
Elizabeth Lehrer, Pluto TV
Eric Steigelfest, PurePlay AI
Felipe Saltz, NBA
Kate Dery, AMC Global Media
Lady Learned, Xumo
Mike Gould, Cineflix Rights
Murphy VandeMotter, Madhive
FAST Channel of the Year: F1 channel by C15 Studio
Innovation in Advertising: Club Canela by Canela Media
Innovation in Content Delivery & Distribution: MKIO Multiview with Comcast's "Create your own Multiview" by Mediakind & Comcast
Innovation in Monetization: The Digital Vending Machine® from Bango
Innovation in User Experience: The Chosen App Experience from Come and See Foundation by Robosoft Technologies
Marketing Campaign of the Year: “The Holidays Are Brutal” by Pluto TV
StreamTV Impact Award: Roku
Streaming Platform of the Year: Roku
Technology Executive of the Year: Alex Groysman, VP of Ad Product Development, Spectrum Reach
Trailblazer Award: Vince Torres, Chief Marketing Officer, DIRECTV
The 2026 StreamTV Awards Nominations Are Now Closed
The StreamTV Awards are the epitome of excellence in the Streaming Television industry, recognizing executives, channels, and platforms that are pioneering new frontiers across 14 categories. From driving viewership and revenue growth to fortifying partnerships, engaging audiences, and innovating tech, this is the event where the most visionary executives come together to celebrate their achievements.
Winners will be announced at StreamTV Show!
StreamTV Awards Categories
Benefits of the StreamTV Awards
The StreamTV Awards aren’t just trophies — they signal prestige and validation from the heart of the streaming ecosystem. Winners stand out in a crowded market, validated by peers, analysts, and major players shaping TV’s future.
Benefits include:
Industry recognition
Increased credibility with partners, advertisers and investors
A badge of excellence that boosts brand trust
Position your company as an industry leader
Stand out from the competition
Network with the industry's biggest names
Gain visibility through press and promotions
Celebrate onsite at the Awards ceremony
Receive a custom engraved award
Recognition in the StreamTV Insider Newsletter
Enhanced social media presence
And of course, bragging rights!
StreamTV Awards Through the Years
Scenes from onsite at StreamTV Show recognizing excellence in the streaming industry.
