Fred Rogers Award

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. Fred Rogers hosted one of the longest-running children’s television shows in history, sharing his magical talents as a musician, songwriter, and master of puppet voices to educate the nation's youngest citizens.

Recipients are presented a trolley-shaped crystal statuette, a landmark symbol from Mister 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

Executive Director, George Lucas Education Foundation
» Press release

2004

LeVar Burton

Host, PBS KIDS’ 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, Mister Rogers Neighborhood