• Silver Award for THE GREAT GEO STORY – FOREVER YOUNG? at the 2026 US International Awards
• International recognition for outstanding editorial and visual quality

Cologne, July 6, 2026. THE GREAT GEO STORY – FOREVER YOUNG? was honored with a Silver Award at the prestigious 2026 US International Awards. The science documentary impressed the international jury of experts in the “Documentaries & Reports” category and the “Health, Medical & Wellness” subcategory with its outstanding visual design and narrative depth.

The winners of this year’s edition were announced on July 1, 2026. The US International Awards recognize leading projects from around the world that set industry standards through technical excellence and creative boldness.

Dr. Sabine Steffens, Head of Geo Documentaries at UFA Documentary: “We are very proud that our work on THE GREAT GEO STORY – FOREVER YOUNG? has been recognized on an international level. This Silver Award is a wonderful acknowledgment of the dedication and passion of the entire team that made this project possible.”

In addition to this success, *THE GREAT GEO STORY – FOREVER YOUNG?* was also nominated for “Best Film / Long Format” at the prestigious SCINEMA International Science Film Festival in Deakin, Australia.

THE GREAT GEO STORY – FOREVER YOUNG? is part of the series THE GREAT GEO STORY, in which Dirk Steffens takes viewers on a captivating journey to explore the big questions of our time. The production combines fascinating imagery with in-depth research, narrative depth, and a distinctive sense of optimism. Whether exploring the mysteries of aging or the hidden connections on our planet, the series represents premium-class educational television that moves, provokes, and leaves a lasting impression. The Silver Award underscores the high editorial and technical production quality with which the team at UFA Documentary has presented this relevant topic to a broad audience.

The complete list of 2026 winners is available on the official website of the US International Awards.

THE GREAT GEO STORY – FOREVER YOUNG? is a UFA Documentary production for RTL and won the Silver Award in the “Documentaries & Reports” category (subcategory “Health, Medical & Wellness”).