About the Peabody Awards Luncheon

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The Peabody Awards were first established in 1940 by philanthropist George Foster Peabody. They have since become one of the most prestigious awards in broadcasting, affectionately referred to as the "Pulitzer Prizes of radio and television."

The Peabody Awards recognize excellence in various categories, including news, entertainment, documentary, education, children's programming, public service, and digital media. Programs, producers, directors, writers, and others who have made outstanding contributions to the broadcasting and digital media field are eligible for awards.

The Peabody Awards do not have categories or set numbers of winners. Rather, the awards are presented to programs and individuals based on merit and impact, as determined by the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors. The jurors include media professionals, scholars, and critics from the United States.

Winning a Peabody Award is a great honor in the broadcasting and digital media industries; past winners include some of the most iconic and groundbreaking programs and creators in television and radio history.

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