The Gotham Film & Media Institute (The Gotham) announced today that submissions are now open for the third annual Gotham Television Awards, taking place on Monday, June 1st, 2026, in New York City.
The deadline for submissions is March 24th, 2026 for the following categories: Breakthrough Comedy Series; Breakthrough Drama Series; Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series; Breakthrough Nonfiction Series; Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series; Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series; Outstanding Lead Performance in a Limited or Anthology Series; Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series; Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series; Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited or Anthology Series; Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast or Streaming; and Outstanding Performance in an Original Film.
The Gotham is expanding the Breakthrough Limited Series category to include ongoing Anthology series and performances, celebrating the remarkable talent shaping this format. This update will introduce the new categories of Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and Outstanding Performances in a Limited or Anthology Series, aligning Gotham with peer awards institutions.
Submission applications, along with full criteria, are available at https://tvawards.thegotham.org/.
Nominees will be announced on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, and winners will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, June 1st, 2026.
At the second annual Gotham Television Awards held on June 2nd, 2025, “Adolescence,” the limited series examining the aftermath of a teenage murder, won Breakthrough Limited Series, while “The Pitt,” a real-time medical drama set inside a Pittsburgh hospital, received the Breakthrough Drama Series award. “The Studio,” a comedy centered on the inner workings of Hollywood, took home Breakthrough Comedy Series, and “Social Studies,” which explores the impact of social media on Los Angeles teens, won Breakthrough Nonfiction Series. The inaugural Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast or Streaming award was presented to “Pee-wee as Himself,” chronicling the life and career of Paul Reubens.
The Platinum Sponsor of the Gotham Television Awards is IMDb, the Official Automobile Sponsor is Genesis, the Official Airline Sponsor is Delta Air Lines, and the Official Spirits Sponsor is Rabbit Hole.
Winners of the Third Annual Gotham Television Awards will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, June 1st, 2026.
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