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Overview of the 63rd ICG Publicists Awards
The International Cinematographers Guild has officially announced the nominees for its 63rd ICG Publicists Awards. This year’s event includes a range of categories that celebrate excellence in publicity campaigns, unit still photography, and other media-related achievements. The awards are set to take place on March 13 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, which is traditionally held the Friday before the Academy Awards.
One of the most anticipated categories is the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture Publicity Campaign. The nominees include teams behind several high-profile films such as:
- 28 Years Later – Sony Pictures Entertainment
- The Housemaid – Lionsgate
- KPop Demon Hunters – Netflix
- Lilo & Stitch – Walt Disney Studios
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – Paramount Pictures
- Sinners – Warner Bros. Pictures
- Wicked: For Good – Universal Pictures
These films have all made significant impacts through their marketing and promotional efforts, making them strong contenders for the award.
Television Publicity Campaign Nominations
In addition to film nominations, the ICG also announced the finalists for the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign. The television category features campaigns for popular shows such as:
- Andor – Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm/Disney+
- Beyond the Gates – CBS Studios/CBS
- Nobody Wants This – 20th Television/Netflix
- The Pitt – Warner Bros. Television/HBO
- Stranger Things 5 – Netflix/Netflix
- The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox – 20th Television/Hulu
These campaigns have demonstrated exceptional creativity and effectiveness in promoting their respective series.
Honorary Awards and Other Categories
The ICG Publicists Awards also recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of publicity. Some of the notable honorees include:
- Les Mason Award for Career Achievement in Publicity – Carri McClure, Chrissy Quesada, Claire Raskind, Gina Soliz, Kimberly Wire
- Publicist of the Year Award – Michelle Alt, Frankie De La Vara, Katie Lovick, Liza Nedelman, Danielle Roque
- International Media Award – Jason Di Rosso, Elaine Guerini, Cleide Klock, Ali Plumb, Gill Pringle
- Press Award – Erik Davis, Angelique Jackson, Kevin McCarthy, Jazz Tangcay, Kara Warner
Additionally, the Excellence in Unit Still Photography Award honors photographers who have captured compelling images from both motion pictures and television productions.
Special Recognition for Jimmy Kimmel
A special highlight of this year’s ceremony is the announcement that Jimmy Kimmel will receive the President’s Award. This rare honor is presented only in cases of "extraordinary circumstances." Kimmel, who recently signed a one-year contract extension with ABC, will be the first recipient since 2017 and the fifth this century. His recognition underscores his long-standing influence and contributions to the entertainment industry.
Upcoming Announcements
More honorary award recipients are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The full list of nominees and winners will provide a comprehensive look at the best in publicity and media across both film and television.
Summary of 2026 Nominees
Here is a summary of the current nominees for the 63rd ICG Publicists Awards:
Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture Publicity Campaign
- 28 Years Later – Sony Pictures Entertainment
- The Housemaid – Lionsgate
- KPop Demon Hunters – Netflix
- Lilo & Stitch – Walt Disney Studios
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – Paramount Pictures
- Sinners – Warner Bros. Pictures
- Wicked: For Good – Universal Pictures
Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign
- Andor – Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm/Disney+
- Beyond the Gates – CBS Studios/CBS
- Nobody Wants This – 20th Television/Netflix
- The Pitt – Warner Bros. Television/HBO
- Stranger Things 5 – Netflix/Netflix
- The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox – 20th Television/Hulu
Les Mason Award for Career Achievement in Publicity
- Carri McClure
- Chrissy Quesada
- Claire Raskind
- Gina Soliz
- Kimberly Wire
Publicist of the Year Award
- Michelle Alt
- Frankie De La Vara
- Katie Lovick
- Liza Nedelman
- Danielle Roque
International Media Award
- Jason Di Rosso
- Elaine Guerini
- Cleide Klock
- Ali Plumb
- Gill Pringle
Press Award
- Erik Davis
- Angelique Jackson
- Kevin McCarthy
- Jazz Tangcay
- Kara Warner
Excellence in Unit Still Photography Award for Motion Picture
- Justin Lubin
- Atsushi Nishijima
- Macall Polay
- Stefania Rosini
- JoJo Whilden
Excellence in Unit Still Photography Award for Television
- Jessica Brooks
- Brian Douglas
- Jake Giles Netter
- Elizabeth Morris
- Erin Simkin