The Gold Awards, first presented at CineEurope 2018, recognise those individuals who have made an exceptional contribution both to the ongoing success of their company or organisation and also to the wider European cinema industry.
The recipients of the 2026 Gold Awards are as follows:
Tomaso Quilleri, Exhibitor, Regno del Cinema, Italy
Marianne Hoff, Cinema Manager, Friberg Kino, Norway
Nick Davey, Head of Technical, Everyman Cinema, United Kingdom
Natalie Mulinowa, Director of Retail CEE&IL, Regal Cineworld, Czechia
Andres Jasper, Baltic Technical Coordinator, Apollo Cinemas Baltics, Estonia
Martin McCubbin, Group Procurement Director, ODEON Cinemas Group, United Kingdom
Anne-Marie Otter, Film Consultant, Bygdekinoen, Norway
Tony Dilley, SVP Sales, Harkness Screens, United Kingdom
Welcoming the announcement of the Awards, President of UNIC Phil Clapp said:
“This year’s Gold Award recipients once again reflect the depth of talent across our sector, with a consistent commitment to quality and professionalism. Congratulations to all of this year’s awardees.”
Andrew Sunshine, President of The Film Expo Group, added:
“CineEurope is about bringing our industry together, and the Gold Awards are a special part of that tradition. We’re delighted to recognize this year’s recipients and celebrate their achievements with the wider cinema community in Barcelona.”
About CineEurope
CineEurope 2026 will take place 22-25 June at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain. CineEurope is the longest-running and most successful European convention and trade show for major, regional, and independent cinema professionals. CineEurope will feature exclusive screenings and product presentations of upcoming films, sponsored events, timely and informative seminars, and the CineEurope Trade Show. CineEurope is the Official Convention of the Union Internationale des Cinémas/International Union of Cinemas (UNIC).
About UNIC
The Union Internationale des Cinémas/International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) represents the interests of cinema trade associations and cinema operators covering 39 countries in Europe and in neighbouring regions.
About Film Expo Group
The Film Expo Group is the premier organizer of events in the motion picture industry. The Film Expo Group produces CineEurope, held in Barcelona; CineLATAM, held in Miami; and CineAsia, held in Seoul.
Additional information can be found at www.filmexpos.com.
Media Contact:
dawn.blaschick@filmexpos.com
Further enquiries
lgaltier@unic-cinemas.org