GettyImages 2152950721
Good Morning America host Robin Roberts emphasized the importance of diversity in storytelling as she received the Inclusion Award at the 2024 Banff World Media Festival. Roberts expressed her gratitude for the inclusive festival, stating, “Diversity is being on the team, inclusion is getting in the game.” She also thanked A&E for allowing her to be part of the game.
Kevin Beggs, chairman of Lionsgate Television Group, received the Award of Excellence at the Rockie Awards gala. Sandra Stern, vice chairman of Lionsgate Television Group, praised Beggs for his partnership and character, emphasizing the importance of relationships, character, and integrity in their work together.
Renée Elise Goldsberry, known for her role in Hamilton, was unable to attend the Banff festival to accept the Creative Voice Award due to an expired passport. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to accept virtually.
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, receiving the Canadian Award of Distinction, paid tribute to Kim’s Convenience, a comedy series centered around a Korean-Canadian family in Toronto. He highlighted the show as a love letter to his parents and the human experience.
Tom Green received the Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award at the Rockie Awards gala, making a humorous comparison between his role in Road Trip and Sir Peter Ustinov’s Academy Award-winning role in Spartacus.
Allana Harkin, an Emmy-winning director and writer, hosted the Banff Rockie Awards, where Richard Speer, president of Attraction, accepted the Innovative Award. Speer acknowledged the challenges faced by the Canadian content industry and recognized the hard work being done to improve it.
/Digital Sauce
- Robin Roberts received the Inclusion Award at the 2024 Banff World Media Festival and emphasized the benefits of embracing diversity in storytelling
- Kevin Beggs received the Award of Excellence at the Rockie Awards gala
- Renée Elise Goldsberry was unable to attend the festival to receive the Creative Voice Award due to an expired passport
- Paul Sun-Hyung Lee received the Canadian Award of Distinction and paid tribute to Kim’s Convenience
- Tom Green received the Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award at the Rockie Awards gala
- Allana Harkin hosted the Banff Rockie Awards and Richard Speer accepted the Innovative Award
