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
2001
Fred Rogers
Creator and host, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood