The Production Guild of Great Britain is proud to announce the that nominations are now open for the third annual Duke of Edinburgh Film & TV Inclusion Award. The Award will be presented by PGGB’s Royal Patron, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, at the next annual PGGB Talent Showcase, hosted in association with The Walt Disney Studios and supported by Sargent-Disc, at a live ceremony on Monday 24th March 2025 at The InterContinental Hotel on London’s Park Lane.
This important industry initiative, launched in 2022 shines a light on the inspirational work of those organisations or individuals in UK production, who are helping to create and progress talent inclusion in the UK’s screen production workforce.
Eligible nominees for The Duke of Edinburgh Film & TV Inclusion Award includes those whose work involves inspiring, nurturing and recruiting crew or providing training in key skills or creating an initiative or practice which can be adopted by others. Local, regional and national organisations and individuals are all eligible for nomination. Nominations are now invited from across the UK film and TV industry and closing date for entries is Monday 24th January 2025. The winner will be chosen by a jury led by PGGB’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
Commenting, PGGB Chair Bianca Gavin said: “We are proud to announce the return of the HRH Talent Showcase for its third year this March, celebrating the outstanding organisations and individuals championing inclusion in UK film and TV. These awards highlight the importance of fostering a positive, diverse working culture—values that are essential for a thriving and innovative industry. This year’s showcase will shine a light on the amazing talent making a real difference behind the scenes.”
Lee Jury, Senior Vice President, Studio Marketing, Disney EMEA, said: “At Disney, we’re committed to diversifying our production industry - championing underrepresented talent, and breaking down barriers of entry across all disciplines. We’re proud to further this commitment through the PGGB’s showcase, for a third consecutive year, celebrating those driving positive change to build a more inclusive workforce.”
PGGB EDI committee chair, and experienced Production Wellbeing and Inclusion Consultant Valeria Bullo said: “As Chair of the EDI Committee at PGGB, I am thrilled to champion the incredible talent this showcase will spotlight. This is a powerful opportunity to celebrate the creativity and diversity that fuels our industry and to support the next generation of voices driving meaningful change.”
Previous winners of The Duke of Edinburgh Film & TV Inclusion Award include 6ft From the Spotlight, which was praised for its work to improve mental health and wellbeing in the UK film and TV production workplace, and Million Youth Media, for their relentless endeavours to provide talented young people from under-represented communities with the tools, opportunities and knowledge they need to thrive in film & TV.
Million Youth Media’s Rosa Powloski commented: “Ensuring the industry is welcoming and inclusive is a shared responsibility. Winning the award sparked meaningful conversations and allowed us to showcase our extensive experience in this space. As a result, we’ve built new relationships and, most importantly, raised awareness about the critical need to fund this work. It has led to paid opportunities for young people and advancements in practice. We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead. Let's keep the conversations going.”
