Wikimedia Commons/The Pitt TV show TV 2026 WGA Awards: A night of celebration & protest. The West Coast ceremony canceled amid a staff strike, while the East Coast event proceeded. March 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - The 2026 Writers Guild of America Awards featured a mix of celebration and protest, highlighting the ongoing challenges within the entertainment industry. While the WGA-East ceremony proceeded smoothly, the WGA-West event was canceled amid a strike by the union's office staff, which disrupted the usual festivities.