The Gemini Awards were annual awards presented in Canada to recognize excellence in the television industry. Established in 1986, they celebrated achievements in various categories, including drama, comedy, and documentary programming. The awards aimed to honor both individual and collective contributions to Canadian television. In 2012, the Gemini Awards were merged with the Canadian Screen Awards, which now encompasses both film and television. This change aimed to streamline the recognition process for Canadian talent and productions, ensuring that the best in the industry continued to receive acknowledgment for their work.