The Television Academy and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences have revealed the recipients of the 2026 Engineering, Science and Technology Emmy Awards, with the ceremony scheduled for October 14 at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, California. This year marks a combined celebration as both organizations consider reunification, reminiscent of their joint efforts during the 2014 awards season.
Award Highlights:
- Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award: Barry B. Zegel
- Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award: Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment Inc.
Recipients of the Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards:
- Adobe Inc. – For Adobe Premiere
- Avid Technology – For Avid DNx
- Benjamin Graf (Accentize) – For Chameleon
- James Robinson (Hitomi) – For MatchBox Glass
- Roland Hathaway, Darcey Crownshaw, Frank Balzer, Dean Hathaway (Snow Business USA) – For Snowbase
- Starlink Services LLC – For Starlink
- Curt O. Schaller & Dr. Roman Foltyn – For Trinity 2 Hybrid Camera Stabilizer System
Additional Recognitions:
- Remote Monitoring Systems: SipRadius, NBCU, Grass Valley, CBS Sports, Disney, Game Creek, Amazon, Vindral
- FPV Drone Systems: OBS, Proton, Wave Central, Above Media
- ATSC 3.0 Standardization: ATSC, Broadcast Standards Association
- AMWA NMOS Development: Advanced Media Workflow Association, Sony, BBC, Streampunk Media Ltd.
- SMPTE Hybrid Cable Converter: Telecast Fiber Systems, Bluebell Opticom Ltd, MultiDyne Electronics Inc.
- AI-based Technology: Disney Research, Rising Sun Pictures, Digital Domain, Metaphysic (Brahma AI)
Quotes from Leaders:
- Cris Abrego (Chair, Television Academy): Highlights the creativity and innovation driving technology in television.
- Wendy Aylsworth & Paul Debevec (Co-chairs, Engineering, Science and Technology Committee): Praise the advancements that empower creators and enhance viewer experiences.
- Terry O’Reilly (Chair, NATAS): Emphasizes that innovations redefine the medium of television.
- Joe Inzerillo (Technology and Engineering Chair, NATAS): Celebrates the winners as exemplars of necessity and ingenuity.
These accolades reflect the ongoing evolution and technological advancements shaping the television industry.
