NATPE Budapest launches Honors Gala

We're proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural NATPE Honors Europe, a celebration recognizing trailblazing individuals whose creativity and visionary leadership are reshaping the European media landscape. 

And the awards go to...

Receiving the first Shift Disturber Awards - for bold ideas and leadership shaking up the status quo and driving transformative change:

DANIEL GRUNT
CEO, Nova Group

Recognized for the incredible success of the Voyo platform, which, with an unprecedented investment in high-end original and locally relevant content, is winning ratings and subscribers whilst competing with global streamers.

MAGDALENA SZWEDKOWICZ
Producer, MAG Entertainment

Celebrated for elevating the impact and profile of the Polish TV industry via hits like Forgotten Love (Znachor), Justice (Napad), Deadly Ties (Śleboda) that are culturally relevant locally and resonate with audiences globally.

The North Stars - recognized for careers of strong leadership, bar-raising impact and providing guidance as the industry navigates change:

GEORGE LEVENDIS
Managing Director, ANT1 TV, Mak TV & Antenna Studios, Greece

Celebrated for a commitment to innovation, an uncanny ability to adapt to emerging trends, and advocating for burgeoning talent in Greece and beyond, as well as a knack for creating key partnerships that have driven the success of multiple global hits.

LEVENTE MÁLNAY, Managing Director and EVP, AMC Networks Intl., Central and Northern Europe

Honored for playing a pivotal role in establishing commercial television in the region after the fall of communism, and for exceptional leadership across production, channel launches, and managing one of the most diverse portfolios of channels in the region.

Cause + Action - celebrating a purpose-led champion of change for their social good impact:

STARLIGHT MEDIA / Yana Honcharenko

Recognizing Ukraine's largest broadcasting group for supporting and amplifying the voice of veterans, notably putting a war vet in the spotlight in the most recent edition of The Bachelor.

The NATPE Honors Europe will become an annual tradition, celebrating the individuals leading change across entertainment and media in the region.

 

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