Kidscreen Award for Best New Series!
Julien Borde and Eimear O’Mahony accepting the BEST NEW SERIES (preschool) award on Turnip + Duck’s behalf at the 2026 Kidscreen Awards
We are beyond proud to share that Maddie + Triggs has been named Best New Preschool Series at this year’s Kidscreen Awards!
To be nominated in such a competitive global category was an achievement in itself, but to take home the trophy is a surreal moment for our entire team. This show is built on the joy of listening, and the power of inclusion; and seeing that message resonate on the world stage means everything to us.
Since we couldn't be there in person, a massive thank you to Eimear O'Mahony (RTÉ KIDSjr) and Julien Borde (Mediawan Kids & Family) for accepting the award on behalf of Turnip + Duck. Thank you Eimear & Julien for flying the flag!
This award belongs to everyone who worked on the series, and we want to thank each and every member of the creative team; your passion and craft are in every frame and every sound of this show.
Maddie + Triggs would not have been possible without the belief of our visionary commissioners, partners, and funders: RTÉ KIDSjr, CBeebies, Mediawan Kids & Family, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, and Coimisiún na Meán. Our deepest thanks also go to Vision Ireland and Angel Eyes NI for their vital guidance, and to Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, the National Talent Academies for Animation (NTAA), and Animation Ireland for their ongoing support.
Finally, to our star Bonnie O’Meara and the whole Turnip + Duck family: we couldn't be prouder of what we’ve built together. Onwards and upwards!