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Prix CIRCOM 2026
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24 April 2026 - Prix CIRCOM 2026 has set a new record with 272 entries from across Europe, underlining the growing creativity and diversity of regional public service media.
The judging, hosted by Bulgarian National Television from 15–17 April in Ruse, brought together 14 jury members from 14 countries and 7 further working remotely. For the first time, the jury was supported by a group of young social media users, offering insight into how digital audiences engage with news and storytelling.
More than 7,300 minutes of content were assessed, with part of the process conducted remotely in advance due to the high volume of submissions.
Prix CIRCOM remains distinctive in providing detailed professional feedback on every entry in it's Jury Report.
Submissions increased across several of the 12 categories, including Documentary, Diversity in Society and Video Journalist, while the newly separated Entertainment and Drama categories saw strong uptake. The updated Social Media/Online Storytelling category also highlighted innovative approaches to reaching younger audiences.
The United Kingdom submitted the highest number of entries, while judging host country Bulgaria significantly increased participation, and Spanish regional broadcasters maintained a strong presence.
Prix CIRCOM continues to be a key platform for recognising excellence and innovation in regional broadcasting.
GRAND PRIX AWARD
sponsor TVP Poland
The Grand Prix - awarded to the best of all programme-genre winners - will be announced at the Prix CIRCOM Gala during the CIRCOM Annual Conference in Tampere, Finland, on 21 May 2026. The event is organised by Yle Finland.
The list of category winners and commended is:
DIVERSITY IN SOCIETY
sponsor France Télévisions
Winner:
Right to Love, Yle, Finland
Commended:
Fawaka mi Mati, Omroep West, Netherlands
DOCUMENTARY
sponsor RTÉ Ireland
Winner:
They Will Make a Man of You. Silenced Deaths, CCMA Catalonia, Spain
Commended:
When You are Only 10 Years Old, France 3 Grand Est, France
DRAMA
sponsors RTP Portugal and TVG Galicia
Winner:
Mom, ČT studio Brno, Czech Republic
Commended:
Lume, CSAG Galicia, Spain
ENTERTAINMENT
sponsor 3Cat, Catalonia, Spain
Winner:
Land Rober + Show, CSAG Galicia, Spain
Commended:
Far From the City, Close to a Dream, NRK Vestland, Norway
INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM
sponsor Council of Europe
Winner:
The Botox Black Market, BBC London, UK
Commended:
For Future Reference. The Cosa Nostra Maxi-trial Against Mafia 40 Years Later, RAI-Sede Regionale Sicilia, Italy
MOST ORIGINAL AND INNOVATIVE
sponsor NRK Norway
Winner:
Somhairle Spins, MG ALBA Scotland, UK
Commended:
The Lottery Fraud of the Century, TVR Timisoara, Romania
MUSIC AND ARTS
sponsor TG4 Ireland
Winner:
Architect Beasts S2, CCMA Catalonia, Spain
Commended:
Guča, RTS Beograd, Serbia
NEWS PROGRAMME
sponsor RPO The Netherlands
Winner:
Aktualności, TVP3 Rzeszów, Poland
Commended:
Uutis-Suomi, Yle, Finland
NEWS REPORT
sponsor EITB Basque Country, Spain
Winner:
Scam Locksmiths, BBC London, UK
Commended:
The Kennel of Horror, TVR Iasi, Romania
SOCIAL MEDIA/ONLINE STORYTELLING
sponsor ORF Austria
Winner:
A Day in a Wheelchair, NRK Trondelag, Norway
Commended:
Tik Tok Bus Aunty: "I love showing London in a positive way", BBC London, UK
VIDEO JOURNALIST
sponsor BBC UK
Winner:
Nicola Rees, BBC Yorkshire, UK
Commended:
Eleana Tsanova, BNT Sofia, Bulgaria
YOUNG ONSCREEN TALENT
sponsor TVR Romania
Winner:
Aina Olsson, SVT Halland, Sweden
There is no Commended in this category
List of information you need to provide when entering Prix 2026
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List of information you need to provide when entering Prix 2026, depending on the category
For categories:
Diversity in Society, Documentary, Drama, Entertainment, Investigative Journalism, Most Original and Innovative, Music and Arts, News Report
Applying person*:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Contact for entry*:
Name:
Telephone:
mobile:
E-mail:
Who collects the trophy**:
Original title:
Title in English:
Director:
Producer:
Date of first transmission: (must be between between 15/03/2025 and 20/03/2026)
Running time: (please provide complete running time, it is necessary to plan the time for judging)
TV channel:
* the "Applying person" and "Contact for entry" can (but don't have to) be the same
** „Who collects the trophy“ is the person who will, in case of winning a prize, be at the prize giving ceremony. Please make sure you have al the permissions you need from your broadcaster and from your national coordinator. In the case of any dispute over the right to enter, the CIRCOM co-ordinator's view will be taken into account.
For Category News Programme
Information you have to provide are same as the above, but have in mind that you are asked to enter your News Programme ONLY of Friday, 30 January 2026. News delivered on any other day is not acceptable. Check the Rules of Entry >>
For category Social Media/Online Storytelling
Applying person*:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Contact for entry*:
Name:
Telephone:
mobile:
E-mail:
Who collects the trophy**:
Original title:
Title in English:
Date when the entry was published for the first time (must be between 15/03/2025 and 20/03/2026)
* the "Applying person" and "Contact for entry" can (but don't have to) be the same
** „Who collects the trophy“ is the person who will, in case of winning a prize, be at the prize giving ceremony. Please make sure you have al the permissions you need from your broadcaster and from your national coordinator. In the case of any dispute over the right to enter, the CIRCOM co-ordinator's view will be taken into account.
For category Video Journalist
Please note: you will fill-in ONE form for one VJ and upload THREE reports made by that VJ under the same ID number (ID number will be emailed to you when you fill-in and submit the form)
Applying person*:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Contact for entry*:
Name:
Telephone:
mobile:
E-mail:
Who collects the trophy**:
Name of the VJ:
Director:
Producer:
Date of first transmission: (must be between between 15/03/2025 and 20/03/2026)
TV channel:
* the "Applying person" and "Contact for entry" can (but don't have to) be the same
** „Who collects the trophy“ is the person who will, in case of winning a prize, be at the prize giving ceremony. Please make sure you have al the permissions you need from your broadcaster and from your national coordinator. In the case of any dispute over the right to enter, the CIRCOM co-ordinator's view will be taken into account.
For category Young Onscreen Talent
Applying person*:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Contact for entry*:
Name:
Telephone:
mobile:
E-mail:
Who collects the trophy**:
Name of the Young Onscreen Talent:
Date of birth:
Station of Employment:
TV channel:
* the "Applying person" and "Contact for entry" can (but don't have to) be the same
** „Who collects the trophy“ is the person who will, in case of winning a prize, be at the prize giving ceremony. Please make sure you have al the permissions you need from your broadcaster and from your national coordinator. In the case of any dispute over the right to enter, the CIRCOM co-ordinator's view will be taken into account.
Video upload instructions
The video is to be submitted through the Prix online application. You will receive detailed instructions by email when you submit your entry form. Each video, including those in English, must have full subtitling in English sufficient for the judges to be able to understand what is being said. Subtitles have to be burnt in the video file (.ts and .stl formats are not acceptable) OR sent in separate .srt file.
Please upload files up to MAX 10GB in size, quality of up to 5 Mbps, resolution 720p (1280 x 720) - broadcast quality is NOT needed for judging purposes.
The required video codec is H.264.
Preferred container formats are .mp4 or .mov
If you will upload more then one file, upload them one by one.
You can also upload additional materials, like images or .doc/.pdf presentations of your programme - please make sure that all the files are clearly marked with your ID number!.
Please MARK CLEARLY your files - video and any supporting material - using your entry's ID, category, station, programme title or VJ/Young Onscreen Talent name in the name of the file - see examples:
ID2026041_documentary_RTS_Znak.mp4
ID2026103_video-journalist_CCMA_Jose_Muron.mp4
ID2026132_entertainment_TVR_Sing_now.mov
Note for VIDEO JOURNALIST category: upload all THREE reports (as required in the Prix Rules for the category) under the same ID number - you can upload them in one file (preferably) or as three separate files, but be sure to mark each file with your ID number!.
Prix 2026 - How to Enter
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To enter the Prix CIRCOM you have to register, fill in the entry form with requested information and upload your video. Here is how to do it in a few easy steps:
STEP 1 - Check the Rules
BEFORE you start filling in the Entry form, read the Rules of Entry carefully and check the list of information you have to provide and video upload specifications - bare in mind that, once submitted, your entry form and information in it can't be updated.
STEP 2 - Register
Go to https://prix.circom-regional.eu
Register / create an account in the right hand menu (see image below)
*note: accounts created last year are NOT valid - please create a new account

You will receive a verification link to the e-mail address you have entered when registering. Verify your email address by clicking on the verification link, after which - for security reasons - your account will be activated by system administrator. You will receive confirmation when your account is activated, after that you can log in.
STEP 3 - Log in
Log in on https://prix.circom-regional.eu (Login Form in the RIGHT hand menu) - once you're logged in, follow the link to Prix CIRCOM ENTRY FORM in the centre of the page

STEP 4 - Fill in the entry form
- Read carefully and accept the Rules (see image below):

- Select your country (see image below):

- Select your station (see image below):

- Select a category you are submitting your programme to (see image below):
- if the category is already taken by another programme from your station it will not be listed
(according to the Rules of entry, Rule 2.)

- Provide all necessary information (see image below):
- CLICK HERE for the list of information you have to provide - do it BEFORE you start filling in the Entry form (once submitted your information can't be updated!)
- the "Applying person" and "Contact for entry" can - but don't have to - be the same
- „Who collects the trophy“ is the person who will, in case of winning a prize, be at the prize giving ceremony
- please make sure you have all the permissions you need from your broadcaster and from your National Coordinator. In the case of any dispute over the right to enter, the CIRCOM co-ordinator's view will be taken into account
- note for VIDEO JOURNALIST category: you will fill-in ONE form for one VJ and upload THREE reports made by that VJ under the same ID number (ID number will be emailed to you when you fill-in and submit the form)

Your entry is submitted (see image below):

STEP 5 - Upload your video
When you submit your entry form, you will receive by e-mail a confirmation of your entry with your ID number and instructions on how to upload video file.
Deadline for upload is Friday 20 March 2026. You will upload video to the Prix online application - in a browser go to https://prix.circom-regional.eu/, log in with the same account you created for filling in the entry form and go to "Video upload" in the Main Menu on the right side - see image below.

Upload files up to MAX 10GB in size, quality of up to 5 Mbps, resolution 720p (1280 x 720) - broadcast quality is NOT needed for judging purposes.
The required video codec is H.264. No other codecs can be accepted.
Preferred container formats are .mp4 and .mov
Make sure your video is subtitled in English throughout - even if the whole video or some parts are in English - as requested by Prix CIRCOM Rules of Entry, rule No 8.
Subtitles have to be burnt-in the video file (.ts and .stl formats are not acceptable) OR sent in separate .srt file.
If there is some reason why you cannot deliver in required H.264 video codec, or you have difficulties uploading, alert Tonja Stojanac - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - in advance.
You need to identify your video with its unique entry number, category, your station and video title (or VJ/Young Onscreen Talent name) - see examples:
ID2026041_documentary_RTS_Znak.mp4
ID2026103_video-journalist_CCMA_Jose_Muron.mp4
ID2026132_entertainment_TVR_Sing_now.mov
Failing to do this wastes much time and can result in your entry being lost and not judged. Please remember we have to deal with up to 200 entries in a relatively short period.
You can also upload additional materials, like images or .doc/.pdf presentations of your programme - please make sure that all the files are clearly marked with your ID number!.
If you will upload more than one file, upload them one by one.
Questions about or problems relating to the online entry form, video delivery, or other technical issues to Tonja Stojanac at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Questions about the Rules of Entry only to Mojca Recek at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.





