Awards
National Geographic gets highest ever nominations in Emmy 2014
NEW DELHI: National Geographic Channel (NGC) received the most Emmy Award nominations in the network’s history with 18 nominations, including 12 with FOX for COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY. With 12 nominations, COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY tied such buzz-worthy shows as HBO’s “True Detective” and Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black” in nominations. Additionally, NGC’s second foray into original scripted programming, KILLING KENNEDY, garnered three nominations, including outstanding television movie, outstanding cinematography and outstanding sound mixing.
Nat Geo WILD also scored two nominations for outstanding narrator for Jeremy Irons for GAME OF LIONS and Daniel Craig for ONE LIFE. “We are incredibly honored for the recognition this year, especially for COSMOS and the great collaborative effort that series marked between Cosmos Studios and our partners at FOX,” said Courteney Monroe, CEO of the National Geographic Channels. “Additionally, as we continue to explore opportunities in the scripted world, to receive a nomination for only our second movie is a thrill.”
See the full list of NGC nominations below:
COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY (NGC & FOX)
• Outstanding Documentary of Nonfiction Series
• Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming
• Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming
• Outstanding Art Direction for Variety, Nonfiction, Reality or Reality-Competition Program
• Outstanding Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming
• Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming
• Outstanding Main Title Design
• Outstanding Music Composition for a Series
• Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
• Outstanding Sound Editing for Nonfiction Programming
• Outstanding Sound Mixing for Nonfiction Programming
• Outstanding Special and Visual Effects
COSMOS (NGC)
• Outstanding Short-Format Nonfiction Program: COSMOS: A National Geographic Deeper Dive
KILLING KENNEDY (NGC)
• Outstanding Television Movie
• Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Movie
• Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie
ONE LIFE (Nat Geo WILD)
• Outstanding Narrator: Daniel Craig
GAME OF LIONS (Nat Geo WILD)
• Outstanding Narrator: Jeremy Irons
Awards
Ajay Kakar to chair jury for ad:tech Honours Awards 2026
Industry leaders join jury as nominations surge for marketing tech awards
NEW DELHI: The ad:tech Honours Awards 2026 are gearing up for a bigger second edition, with Ajay Kakar, head of corporate branding at Adani Group, set to chair the jury for India’s technology-focused marketing awards.
Organised in partnership with the International Advertising Association India Chapter, the awards celebrate the growing influence of technology in shaping modern advertising and marketing outcomes. This year’s edition has drawn a strong response from across the industry, signalling rising momentum around innovation in marketing technology.
The organisers say the nominations reflect a wide range of ideas and approaches, highlighting how brands and agencies are increasingly leaning on platforms, tools and data to sharpen their campaigns and connect with audiences more effectively.
Leading the evaluation process, Kakar will head a jury made up of senior leaders from across brands, agencies and technology platforms.
The jury panel includes Amaresh Godbole, CEO, digital technology business at Publicis Groupe; Bishwajeet S, head of marketing and PR at Volkswagen India; Carol Goyal, executive director at Rediffusion and CEO of Aesthetic Intelligence Lab; Kushal Sanghvi, director at Komerz; Lara Balsara, executive director at Madison World; Rana Barua, group CEO India, sea and North Asia; Deepak Oram, senior vice president growth marketing and martech; and Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi, head of marketing and creative solutions at Amazon Ads India.
The ad:tech Honours Awards aim to recognise not just creative campaigns but the smart use of technology that delivers measurable impact and business results. Categories this year reflect the rapidly evolving digital landscape, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, data-driven marketing, content ecosystems, automation, martech and adtech integration, and commerce-led marketing.
The winners will be announced on 17 March 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi during ad:tech New Delhi 2026. The event is expected to bring together leaders from brands, agencies, platforms, creators and technology partners for an evening celebrating the ideas and innovations shaping the future of marketing.iconductor industries.
