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Named after the banker and philanthropist George Foster Peabody, the Peabody Awards are annual awards that are given for excellence in television and radio broadcasting in the United States. The awards are administered by the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication of the University of Georgia. Selection is made by the Peabody Board after nominees have been reviewed by screening committees comprised of faculty, students, and staff.
Founded in 1940, the Peabody Awards were originally awarded only for achievement in radio. Television awards were added in 1948. During the 1990's, additional categories were added to include materials broadcast in alternative methods, such in CD-ROM format or via the World Wide Web. Theatrical motion pictures are not eligible for Peabody Awards.
Last updated: September 23, 2004.
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