The StreamTV Show and StreamTV Insider are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 StreamTV Awards – the ultimate celebration of the visionaries and trailblazers transforming the industry.
Competition was fierce but these leaders, innovators and changemakers of tomorrow stood out to clinch the crown – congratulations!
Kevin Gray, Founder of StreamTV Show and VP, Questex said, “This year’s competition reached a new level of excitement, with winners earning recognition for breakthrough innovation, exceptional audience engagement, strategic vision, impressive revenue growth and transformative partnerships. Congratulations to the leaders and companies driving the next chapter of the streaming industry.”
The StreamTV Awards Winners:
FAST Channel of the Year: F1 channel by C15 Studio
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
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
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
