Mipcom 2021 announced the winners for its prestigious fifth annual Diversify TV Excellence Awards. The ceremony, open to all delegates, was live streamed worldwide on Wednesday, October 13.
Dedicated to championing and promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms across the international television industry, the Mipcom Diversify TV Excellence Awards recognize stand out programming that challenges stereotypes, provides fair and balanced representation and exemplifies originality and excellence in storytelling, casting and production values.
The star-studded awards ceremony was hosted by actor and writer Salif Cissé, a graduate of the prestigious National Academy of Dramatic Arts, and presented in association with founding partners A+E Networks and DiversifyTV, joined by presenting partners Telefilm Canada and Canada Media Fund, and supported by All3Media International as partner of the disability category, as well as new supporters, United Nations’ SDG Media Compact and Trace Studios.
This year saw the return of the Variety Creative Change Award recognizing an individual who uses their platform in the arts to create inclusive stories. This year’s recipient is Academy Award nominated actor, writer, producer, and musician Riz Ahmed, which has been honoured in Cannes during the ceremony.
The winning programmes were chosen by charitable organizations that campaign for equality and inclusion, including Fondation Mozaïk, GLAAD, GADIM, Mencap, Minority Rights Group, SCOPE, Show Racism the Red Card, and Stonewall.
To discover this year’s winners, click here.