RTS Television Journalism Awards 2026: Celebrating the Winners
The RTS Television Journalism Awards 2026 ceremony took place on the evening of the event at the London Hilton on Park Lane. The event was hosted by renowned journalist Jeremy Vine and celebrated outstanding achievements in television journalism across twenty categories.
Key Highlights of the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2026
The BBC stood out with seven awards, including victories in Current Affairs categories and the prestigious Scoop of the Year. The award for Scoop of the Year recognized BBC’s Panorama for its investigation into the Metropolitan Police, which uncovered serious issues within the force.
- Notable Winners:
- Network Presenter of the Year: Yalda Hakim (Sky News)
- Network Television Journalist of the Year: Yousra Elbagir (Sky News)
- Outstanding Contribution Award: Lindsey Hilsum (Channel 4 News)
- RTS Special Award: Steve Rosenberg (BBC)
- Major Awards by Category:
- Breaking News: “The Fall of Assad,” Al Jazeera English
- Current Affairs – Home: “Undercover in the Police,” BBC Panorama
- Current Affairs – International: “Death in Dubai,” BBC Eye Investigations
- Digital Journalism: “24 Hours in the Kill Zone,” Sky News
Significant Achievements
Adrian Wells, Chair of the RTS Television Journalism Awards, expressed the significance of the year for television journalism, highlighting the bravery and creativity of all nominees and winners. The awards served to commend the vital work undertaken by journalists globally.
Full List of Awards and Winners
Some highlighted categories and their winners include:
- Camera Person of the Year: Zaher Saleh (Channel 4 News)
- Emerging Talent of the Year: Mollie Malone (Sky News)
- Network Daily News Programme of the Year: Channel 4 News
- News Channel of the Year: Sky News
This year’s RTS Television Journalism Awards showcased a vibrant array of talent and storytelling in journalism, setting a benchmark for excellence in the industry.
