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The Producers Guild of America will bestow its annual Norman Lear Achievement Award to that\u00a0Mara\u00a0Brock\u00a0Akil\u00a0at the 2026 PGA Awards.<\/p>\n
The 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. <\/p>\n
The PGA\u2019s Norman Lear Award recognizes a producer or producing team for their extraordinary body of work in television. It has been awarded to individuals whose leadership and creativity have made profound contributions to the television industry. Past honorees include Shonda Rhimes, Ryan Murphy, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Marta Kauffman, Chuck Lorre, J.J. Abrams, Lorne Michaels, Dick Wolf, Jerry Bruckheimer, Aaron Spelling, David E. Kelley, Gail Berman, Greg Berlanti, Mindy Kaling, Taika Waititi, and the late Norman Lear himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe hallmark of a great producer is the ability to bring stories to life with both purpose and imagination.\u00a0Mara\u00a0Brock\u00a0Akil\u00a0has done this throughout her career, leaving an indelible impact on television and the industry as a whole,\u201d said PGA Presidents Donald De Line and Stephanie Allain. \u201cWith shows like\u00a0Girlfriends<\/em>,\u00a0The Game<\/em>, and\u00a0Being Mary Jane<\/em>, she has set a standard for excellence that continues with her most recent series,\u00a0Forever<\/em>. Her body of work stands as a testament to the profound influence producers can have on the medium.\u201d<\/p>\n More from Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI am deeply honored to receive an award that bears the name of Norman Lear, a visionary who expanded the boundaries of what television could be. His work taught us that storytelling can move culture, challenge assumptions, and create community \u2013 values that have guided my career,\u201d said\u00a0Brock\u00a0Akil.<\/p>\n \u201cStorytelling is a privilege, and I\u2019m grateful to the Producers Guild for recognizing the work and the incredible teams who have helped bring these stories to life. This acknowledgment inspires me to continue championing characters and worlds that reflect the complexity, beauty, and courage of our lives,\u201d Brock Akil added.<\/p>\n Brock\u00a0Akil\u2019s producing credits include\u00a0Girlfriends<\/em>\u00a0(2000-2008),\u00a0The Game<\/em>\u00a0(2006-2015),\u00a0Being Mary Jane<\/em>\u00a0(2013-2019), and executive producing Netflix\u2019s\u00a0Stamped From The Beginning,<\/em>\u00a0which was named to the Academy Awards Documentary Feature Shortlist.\u00a0<\/p>\n Brock\u00a0Akil\u2019s most recent project was the critically acclaimed Netflix series adaptation of the 1975 Judy Blume novel\u00a0Forever<\/em>, which premiered to rave reviews in 2025 and was renewed for a second season. She has been recognized with Essence Magazine\u2019s Visionary Award and the prestigious Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award by NATPE, and has been named in Variety and The Hollywood Reporter\u2019s Showrunner Power Lists, as well as The Hollywood Reporter\u2019s Women in Entertainment Power100 multiple times.\u00a0 Best of Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for Deadline’s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Producers Guild of America will bestow its annual Norman Lear Achievement Award to that\u00a0Mara\u00a0Brock\u00a0Akil\u00a0at the 2026 PGA Awards. 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The 2026 Producers Guild Awards Event Chairs are Mike Farah and Joe Farrell. The 2026 Producers Guild Awards are produced by Anchor Street Collective. Branden Chapman is executive producer, and Carleen Cappelletti is co-executive producer. Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is PR agency of record, and Diane Salerno manages sponsorships.\u00a0<\/p>\n