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Heated Rivalry show/cast/crew nominated for awards

2026 Dorian TV Nominations

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics celebrates the best in film, television, and New York theater. Whether it’s a mainstream hit or an indie gem, we’re a group of queer critics ready to talk about it all.

What makes the Dorians special is that every award is decided by our members through a fully democratic process. Each critic and journalist in GALECA gets a say, ensuring that the awards reflect the collective voice of our community. The Dorians aren’t just about honoring great work, they’re about highlighting stories that matter, amplifying diverse perspectives, and shining a spotlight on entertainment that resonates with queer audiences and beyond. Awards will be announced in August.

Nominations include:
BEST TV DRAMA
BEST LGBTQ TV SHOW
BEST TV PERFORMANCE — DRAMA
Connor Storrie, Heated Rivalry (HBO Max)
Hudson Williams, Heated Rivalry (HBO Max)
BEST SUPPORTING TV PERFORMANCE — DRAMA
François Arnaud, Heated Rivalry (HBO Max)
BEST WRITTEN TV SHOW
MOST VISUALLY STRIKING TV SHOW

2026 Television Critics Association Nominations

Program of the Year – Heated Rivalry
Outstanding Achievement in Drama – Heated Rivalry
Outstanding New Program – Heated Rivalry
Individual Achievement in Dram – Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams

Winners will be announced later this summer.

2026 ACTRA Awards in Montreal 2026

Sophie Nélisse and François Arnaud are nominated for Outstanding Performance in TV. You can buy tickets to the June 12th event here.

Graphic announcing nominations for Outstanding Performance in TV at ACTRA Awards in Montreal, featuring a photo of actress Sophie Nélisse as Rose Landry in the show Heated Rivalry, with event details.
A promotional graphic for the ACTRA Awards in Montreal featuring the category 'Outstanding Performance in TV' with the nominees François Arnaud, Scott Hunter, and Heated Rivalry. The event date is Friday, June 12th, 2026, at Le Gesù.

2026 Astra TV Awards

Heated Rivalry has been nominated for best Drama Series. The Astra Awards will take place on August 15 in Los Angeles.

National Television Awards

Heated Rivalry is nominated for New Drama. You can vote here. All votes must be in by 11pm on Friday May 29th 2026.

2026 BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards

Peter Peter won a streaming award for Heated Rivalry.

2026 Cogeco Fund Audience Choice Award

Voting for Round 1 is now closed. The Final Top Ten Nominees for Round 2 will be revealed on Monday, April 27th at 1 PM ET. Heated Rivalry has made it to Round 3!

2026 SEC Awards

Heated Rivalry is in the running for the SEC Awards 2026. Voting begins at midnight on Friday, April 24, 2026, and remains open until May 31, 2026.
The categories:
International Series of the Year – Burning Rivalry
Best Actor in International Series – Hudson Williams
Best LGBTQ+ Series
Favorite Couple/Ship – Shane and Ilya

The ACTRA Awards

Heated Rivalry won for Member’s Choice Series Ensemble Award at the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Nadine Bhabha is hosting the ACTRA Awards on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Image of two characters dancing romantically, featured in a promotional graphic for the ACTRA Awards, highlighting the series 'Heated Rivalry', which won the Members' Choice Series Ensemble Award sponsored by Netflix.

The Television Academy Honors

Heated Rivalry will be a recipient of Television Academy Honors. The Television Academy recognizes exceptional television programs and their producers who have harnessed the extraordinary power of television to advance social change.

A collage of images featuring scenes from television programs, including a young boy, two men in conversation, a woman speaking, a girl looking at her phone, three young men with protest signs, and animated characters from 'South Park.' At the bottom, the text 'Television Academy | HONORS' is displayed.
Two men in formal attire face each other closely, with one gently holding the other's face, creating an intimate moment. Text overlay reads 'HEATED RIVALRY' and 'HBO Max'.

Peabody Awards

Heated Rivalry won a Peabody Award in Entertainment. Winners to be celebrated at a Ceremony on May 31 in Los Angeles.

Two men in formal attire face each other closely, conveying an intense emotional moment. The background suggests a night scene with city lights. The text overlay reads 'HEATED RIVALRY' and mentions 'HBO MAX' and 'PEABODY NOMINEE'.
Image showcasing the Peabody Awards winners in the entertainment category for the 86th annual event, featuring titles like Forever (Netflix), Heated Rivalry (HBO Max), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC), and Mussolini: Son of the Century (MUBI).

In a world where men wage wars and rage online, how can men love? Heated Rivalry poses this question via two professional hockey players who must learn to see through their fears, nationalities, and cultural differences and into each other’s hearts. Adapting Rachel Reid’s novel, writer-director Jacob Tierney elevates television romance by artfully balancing big themes with complex—and steamy—sexuality. The Canadian drama series stormed HBO Max and our cultural landscape with performances that catapulted its lead actors into stardom: the interior, autistic Shane played by Hudson Williams and the fiery, tortured Ilya played by Connor Storrie, who delivers consummate Russian he learned in weeks. In the pressure cooker of the closet, their affair transforms from simmering lust into overflowing love, the force of which they fear might destroy their families, friendships, and careers. But the bravery of another player, Francois Arnaud’s Scott Hunter, stirs their courage—and ours. Heated Rivalry inspired legions of fans yearning to see authentic connection and non-toxic masculinity on television. Their fandom inspired gay athletes to come out, boosted hockey sales, and dispelled Hollywood’s limiting beliefs about the value of diverse stories. For showing how we can overcome our worst fears and “go to the cottage,” Heated Rivalry has earned a Peabody.

LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame

The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame will honor Crave with the Trailblazer Award for its groundbreaking LGBTQ+ sports storytelling, led by the acclaimed series Heated Rivalry. By centering queer athletes and competition with authenticity and depth, Crave has redefined how LGBTQ+ stories are seen—and valued—across sport and media. The award will be presented at the 2026 LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame Gala Celebration in NYC June 25, 2026.

Critics Choice Association 3rd Annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television

Writer, director, and executive producer Jacob Tierney will receive the Showrunner Award for his work on Crave’s Heated Rivalry (available on HBO Max). The series became an international sensation following its release in late 2025 and earned this year’s GLAAD Media Awards honor for Outstanding New TV Series.

30TH ANNUAL WEBBY AWARDS

Social & Games – Entertainment Category
Social & Games – Television & Film Category
Social & Games – Best Social Campaign Category

2026 Canadian Screen Awards – 18 Nominations

Sophie Nélisse will receive the Radius Award. The Radius Award recognizes emerging Canadian talent in film and television who have achieved significant international success and brought global attention to Canadian creativity.

Promotional image for the show 'Heated Rivalry' featuring two male hockey players in an intimate pose, with the title prominently displayed in yellow.
Promotional image for the series 'Heated Rivalry' featuring two young male hockey players in an intense moment, with the series title and related information displayed.
Promotional image for the show 'Heated Rivalry' featuring two male hockey players shirtless, with the title and actor names overlaying the image.
Image of Sophie Nélisse, winner of Best Supporting Performer in Drama for her role in 'Heated Rivalry'. She poses in a stylish outfit, featuring a black blazer and a sheer skirt, against a neutral background.
An award announcement for Nadine Bhabha, winner of Best Guest Performance in a Drama Series for her role in 'Heated Rivalry'. The image includes her portrait, along with a synopsis of the show and details on where to watch.
Promotional graphic for the series 'Heated Rivalry', featuring two male hockey players, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, with the title prominently displayed. Includes synopsis and details about the show's nominations and production.
The promotional image for the project 'Heated Rivalry' featuring two male hockey players in a close, tense pose. The text includes the title, cast names, and a synopsis outlining the themes of ambition, rivalry, and love.
Image showcases promotional content for the series 'Heated Rivalry.' It features the title prominently with two male characters, indicating themes of rivalry and romantic tension in a sports setting.
Image showcasing the title and details of the show 'Heated Rivalry', highlighting the work of costume designer Hanna Pulley, along with a synopsis of the story and episode details.
Promotional poster for the Crave Original series 'Heated Rivalry', featuring two male hockey players, Shane and Ilya, embracing with a blue background. The title 'Heated Rivalry' is prominently displayed, along with a synopsis about their complex relationship and struggles within the sport.
Promotional graphic for the show 'Heated Rivalry' featuring two male hockey players, depicting their close interaction, with the series title prominently displayed.
Promotional image for 'Heated Rivalry', featuring two male hockey players in athletic attire, positioned closely together against a blue background. The title 'Heated Rivalry' is prominently displayed in bold letters.
Promotional image for the show 'Heated Rivalry' featuring two male hockey players, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, with the title overlaid.
Promotional image for the Crave Original series 'Heated Rivalry', featuring two male hockey players in a close pose, showcasing themes of ambition and rivalry.

NOMINATIONS

Best Drama Series
Jacob Tierney, Brendan Brady

Best Direction, Drama Series – Winner
Jacob Tierney

Best Writing Drama Series – Winner
Jacob Tierney

Best Photography, Drama – Winner
Jackson Parrell

Best Picture Editing, Drama
Véronique Barbe – Winner
Arthur Tarnowsky

Best Sound, Fiction – Winner
Vincent Riendeau, Martin Messier, Joe Scandella, Natalie Fleurant, Simon Meilleur, Eric Med Lagacé, Peter Lopata, Valéry Dufort-Boucher

Best Production Design or Art Direction, Fiction – Winner
Aidan Leroux

Best Costume Design – Winner
Hanna Puley

Best Visual Effects – Winner
Simon Devault, Philippe Massonnat, Christophe Trepanier, Felix Arsenault

Best Original Music, Drama – Winner
Peter Peter

Best Original Music – Original Song – Winner
“It’s You” — Peter Peter

Best Lead Performer, Drama Series
François Arnaud
Hudson Williams

Best Supporting Performer, Drama Series
Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova
Sophie Nélisse – Winner

Best Guest Performance, Drama Series – Winner
Nadine Bhabha

Best Achievement in Casting, Fiction – Winner
Jenny Lewis, Sara Kay

2026 Banff World Media Festival Rockie Awards

Heated Rivalry is nominated for Drama Series: English Language

The Departure Festival

Jacob Tierney – Creative Impact Award

37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

Heated Rivalry is nominated for Outstanding New TV Series – WINNER

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The 2026 Queerties Awards

Heated Rivalry and François won!

A man in a tuxedo smiling, with text overlay announcing him as the winner of the Queerties award for TV performance of the year.
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