The Buzzies

The Buzzies celebrate excellence in science and factual storytelling, and recognize short-form, long-form and multiplatform science, history and natural history projects, as well as awarding projects for innovation and impact.

The winners were announced at The Buzzies: Awards Presentation & 30th Anniversary Celebration on December 1 during Congress '22. The winners each receive a signature award statue and a free registration to Congress.

2022 Winners

Best Science Long Format

Sponsored by Off the Fence

DINOSAUR APOCALYPSE
Production Company: A BBC Studios Production with NOVA and GBH Boston for BBC and PBS, co-produced with France Télévisions Broadcaster: BBC, PBS, Nova, GBH Boston, France Télévisions

Best Science Short Format

Sponsored by France Télévisions Distribution

FROM PRISON TO CAREERS IN STEM
Production Company: NOVA/WGBH Educational Foundation
Broadcaster/Platform: PBS

Best History Long Format

Sponsored by British Pathé

NARCO WARS: CHASING THE DRAGON
Production Company: Wall to Wall
Broadcaster/Platform: National Geographic

Best History Short Format

Sponsored by The WNET Group

BLACK INVENTORS: HAIR CARE AND MADAME C.J. WALKER
Production Company: Wondrium
Broadcaster/Platform: Wondrium

Best Natural History Long Format

Sponsored by ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

FROZEN PLANET II
Production Company: BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Broadcaster/Platform: BBC One and iPlayer

Best Natural History Short Format

THE TRACKER'S DIARY: BEARS OF KATMAI
Production Company: VisionHawk Films
Broadcaster/Platform: Curiosity Stream

Best Multi-Platform Factual Project

Sponsored by Calgary Economic Development Film Commission

ENDURANCE22: THE SEARCH FOR SHACKLETON'S LOST SHIP
Production Company: Little Dot Studios & History Hit
Broadcaster/Platform: Podcast, History Hit TV SVOD, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram

Most Innovative Factual Program/Project of the Year

Sponsored by Autentic

THE GREEN PLANET: TROPICAL WORLDS
Production Company: BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Broadcaster/Platform: BBC One and iPlayer

Best Host/Presenter in a Science/History or Wildlife Program/Content

Patrick Aryee
EVOLVE
Production Company: Beach House Pictures
Broadcaster/Platform: Curiosity Stream in association with Blue Ant Studios

Green Impact of the Year

Sponsored by Terra Mater Studios

CARBON - THE UNAUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY
Production Company: Genepool Productions and Handful of Films
Broadcaster/Platform: ABC, CBC, Arte

Mentor of the Year

Sponsored by HHMI Tangled Bank Studios

Stéphane Millière
CEO, Producer, Gedeon Programmes

Emerging Producer of the Year

Sponsored by NHK

Louis Rummer-Downing
Producer, BBC Studios Natural History Unit

Diversity Leadership Award

Sponsored by ABC News Studios

Justin Shaifer
Host, Producer, FascinateSci LLC

Lifetime Achievement Award in Factual Content

Sponsored by PBS, PBS International and NOVA

Walter Köhler
Founder, CEO, Terra Mater Studios