The Rockie Awards offers prizes in 29 categories, and this year had 142 nominees from 37 countries.
“We’re ecstatic with the range of high-profile international and Canadian programs that entered and are nominated for the 2021 Rockie Awards,” said Jenn Kuzmyk, executive director of the Banff World Media Festival, which produces the long-running competition. “This year’s nominees are a showcase of the spirit, creativity and truly exceptional work the global entertainment industry continued to produce amidst a year of challenge and change.”
In addition to a Grand Jury Prize, the $25,000 Rogers Prize for Excellence in Canadian Content, awarded to the top Canadian production and The Francophone Prize for the top French-language production will also be awarded. And 29 awards will be given in categories such as Documentary & Factual, Arts & Entertainment, Children & Youth, Scripted, and Podcast, besides several Rockies Gala Awards yet to be announced.