CPB created the Fred Rogers Award in 2001 to honor an individual or organization that, like Mr. Rogers, has contributed to excellence in children's educational media. Since 1968, Mr. Rogers has shared his magical talents as a musician, songwriter, and master of puppet voices to educate the nation's youngest citizens. Mr. Rogers hosted the longest running children's television show in history.
Recipients are presented a "trolley-shaped" crystal statuette, a landmark symbol from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.
2009
Jim Henson and The Jim Henson Company
Puppetry innovator and the creator of some of television's most memorable and beloved characters
» Press release
2006
Samuel Y. Gibbon, Jr.
Writer, producer, media designer and educator in television, film, and interactive multimedia
» Samuel Y. Gibbon, Jr.'s Acceptance Remarks
» Press release
2005
Milton Chen
Eexecutive director of the George Lucas Education Foundation
» Press release
2004
LeVar Burton
Host of the award-winning PBS KIDS children’s literacy series Reading Rainbow
» Press release
2003
Shirley E. Timonere
Ohio Public Broadcasting executive and former teacher
» Press release
2002
Sesame Workshop
Creators of Sesame Street
» Press release
2001
Fred Rogers
Creator and host of Mister Rogers Neighborhood