Paris– MIPTV announced that its 2016 Médailles d’Honneur will be awarded to Rola Bauer, Partner, TANDEM Productions; Germany, Punit Goenka, Managing Director & CEO, STUDIOCANAL; Amit Goenka, CEO, International Broadcast Business, ZEEL, India; Ben Pyne, President Global Distribution, Disney Media Networks, U.S.; and Marcel Vinay, President, Comarex, Mexico.

The prestigious MIPTV Médailles d’Honneur are awarded to senior executives who have, through their talent, leadership and passion, made a significant contribution to the world of television and the development of the international TV community.

“It is a tremendous honour to present these five outstanding personalities with the MIPTV 2016 Médailles d’Honneur, which acknowledges how they each have made such a significant contribution to our industry, and whose exemplary leadership qualities are an inspiration to the entire sector,” said Laurine Garaude, Director of Reed MIDEM’s Television Division.