# Blauer Panther media awards ceremony and results > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/blauer-panther-media-awards-ceremony > Updated: 2026-10-21T17:55:20.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 3. The 2026 Blauer Panther media awards (formerly the Bavarian Television Award) have concluded, celebrating excellence in television, streaming, and social media. The ceremony was held at BMW Welt in Munich during the Munich Media Days, hosted by Esther Sedlaczek. Prior to the gala, the jury announced nominees for Best Actress, including Derya Akyol for ‘Euphorie’, Via Jikeli for ‘High Stakes’, and Magdalena Laubisch for ‘Die Nichte des Polizisten’. Johannes B. Kerner was selected to receive the Bavarian Prime Minister’s honorary award, an announcement made by Minister President Markus Söder during a recording of ‘Der Quiz-Champion’. During the fifth annual ceremony, Söder presented the honorary award to Kerner, whom he described as ‘our Mr. TV’. Kerner used his acceptance to express support for Munich hosting future Olympic Games, stating such an event can serve as ‘glue for an entire society’. The event featured several recipients using their platform for political commentary. Best Actor winner Johannes Hegemann, recognized for the ZDF film ‘Olivia’, called for a ‘clear distinction from the AfD’ and urged the protection of minorities. Streamer Marcant was named the most popular social media personality for his engagement with right-wing demonstrators, while actor Jonathan Berlin delivered a speech describing the current era as ‘dark times’ and emphasizing the need to defend democracy and human rights. ## Claims - Johannes B. Kerner is the recipient of the honorary award from the Bavarian Minister President. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Blue Panther awards ceremony includes categories for TV, streaming, and social media. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Esther Sedlaczek will host the gala for the second time. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The awards are made of Nymphenburg porcelain. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The gala takes place at BMW Welt as part of the Munich Media Days. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The awards ceremony was formerly known as the Bavarian Television Award. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Johannes B. Kerner received the Blue Panther honorary award in Munich. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Markus Söder presented the award to Kerner. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Munich has won the national competition for the German candidacy for the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Olympics and Paralympics. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The IOC named Qatar, India, South Korea, Hungary, Turkey, and South Africa as competitors for the 2036 games. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Blauer Panther media awards held in Munich At the Blauer Panther media awards in Munich, Johannes B. Kerner received an honorary award, while other winners used the stage to call for minority protections and political distinction from the AfD. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/johannes-b-kerner-receives-blue-panther-honorary-award ### 2026-10-18: Blue Panther Awards to honor German media talent Johannes B. Kerner has received the honorary Blue Panther Award. The gala, hosted by Esther Sedlaczek, will honor excellence in TV, streaming, and social media at BMW Welt in Munich. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blue-panther-awards-to-honor-german-media-talent ### 2026-09-24: Blauer Panther: Best Actress nominees announced for 2026 Derya Akyol, Via Jikeli, and Magdalena Laubisch have been named nominees for Best Actress at the 2026 Blauer Panther media awards. Johannes B. Kerner will receive an honorary award. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blauer-panther-best-actress-nominees-announced-for-2026 --- Cite as: Blauer Panther media awards ceremony and results. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/blauer-panther-media-awards-ceremony