Gemini Awards


The Gemini Awards were awards given by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television to recognize the achievements of Canada's television industry. The Gemini Awards are analogous to the Emmy Awards given in the United States and the BAFTA Television Awards in the United Kingdom. First held in 1986 to replace the ACTRA Award, the ceremony celebrated Canadian television productions with awards in 87 categories, along with other special awards such as lifetime achievement awards.
In April 2012, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced that the Gemini Awards and the Genie Awards would be discontinued and replaced by a new award ceremony dedicated to all forms of Canadian media, including television, film, and digital media, dubbed the "Canadian Screen Awards". The first annual Canadian Screen Awards were held on 4 March 2013, and they have continued for 8 years, as of 2020.
The Geminis covered only English-language productions. The Academy also organizes a separate awards show for French productions known as the Prix Gémeaux.

Award categories

#YearDateBest Dramatic SeriesBest Comedy SeriesCityVenueHostBroadcaster
1st19864 DecemberNight HeatSeeing ThingsToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreEugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomassyndicated
2nd19878 DecemberNight HeatSeeing ThingsToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreSteve SmithCBC
3rd1988Degrassi Junior HighNoneToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreSteve SmithCBC
4th1989Degrassi Junior HighCODCOToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreMartin ShortCBC
5th1990E.N.G.Material WorldToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreRalph BenmerguiCBC
6th1992E.N.G.CODCOToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreCynthia Dale and Ralph BenmerguiCBC
7th1993E.N.G.The Kids in the HallToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreSara Botsford and Greg MaloneCBC
8th19946 MarchE.N.G.The Kids in the HallToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreValerie Pringle and Albert SchultzCBC
9th19955 MarchDue SouthThis Hour Has 22 MinutesToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentrePaul Gross and Tina KeeperCBC
10th19963 MarchDue SouthThis Hour Has 22 MinutesToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreAlbert SchultzCBC
11th19976 JuneDue SouthThis Hour Has 22 MinutesToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreAlbert SchultzCBC
12th1998 1 MarchTradersThis Hour Has 22 MinutesToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreCathy Jones and Steve SmithCBC
13th1998 4 OctoberTradersThis Hour Has 22 MinutesToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreRonnie Edwards and Kenny RobinsonCBC
14th19997 NovemberDa Vinci's InquestMade in CanadaToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreRick MercerCBC
15th200030 OctoberDa Vinci's InquestThis Hour Has 22 MinutesToronto, OntarioJohn Bassett TheatreSteve SmithCBC
16th200129 OctoberDa Vinci's InquestMade in CanadaToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreMike BullardCBC
17th20024 NovemberDa Vinci's InquestAn American in CanadaToronto, OntarioMetro Toronto Convention CentreSeán CullenCBC
18th200320 OctoberThe Eleventh HourThis Hour Has 22 MinutesToronto, OntarioJohn Bassett TheatreSeán CullenCBC
19th200413 DecemberDa Vinci's InquestTrailer Park BoysToronto, OntarioJohn Bassett Theatrevarious presentersCBC
20th200519 NovemberThe Eleventh HourCorner GasToronto, OntarioJohn Bassett Theatrevarious presentersGlobal
21st20064 NovemberSlings & ArrowsCorner GasRichmond, British ColumbiaRiver Rock Casino Resortvarious presentersGlobal
22nd200728 OctoberSlings & ArrowsCorner GasRegina, SaskatchewanConexus Arts CentreGeorge StroumboulopoulosCBC
23rd200828 NovemberIntelligenceThis Hour Has 22 MinutesToronto, OntarioThe John Bassett TheatreJason PriestleyShowcase, E!
24th200914 NovemberFlashpointRick Mercer ReportCalgary, AlbertaStampede CorralRon JamesShowcase, Global
25th201013 NovemberThe TudorsLess Than KindToronto, OntarioWinter Garden TheatreCory MonteithShowcase, Global
26th20117 SeptemberThe BorgiasRick Mercer ReportToronto, OntarioCanadian Broadcasting CentreRussell PetersCBC