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:
- 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