The Television Academy has announced the recipients of its 16th Television Academy Honors, recognizing six special television programs and their producers who have harnessed the extraordinary power of storytelling to fuel social change.
Each of these programs has used the power of storytelling to raise awareness about important social issues. They have shown us the power of representation, the importance of diversity, and the need for change.
Today, the Television Academy has announced the recipients of the 16th Television Academy Honors. These awards recognize outstanding television programs and their producers who have utilized the power of storytelling to drive social change.
Among the honorees are two documentary specials, one documentary/nonfiction series, two scripted series, and one reality series. These programs represent some of the most impactful and significant television shows of 2022. The recognized programs include 37 Words, As We See It, Mo, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, The U.S. and the Holocaust, and We’re Here.
In addition to the honorees, the Honors selection committee is giving special recognition to the documentary series Profiled: The Black Man (Discovery+) produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions. The program will receive a certificate acknowledging its thought-provoking social justice content.
The Television Academy Honors is an annual event that celebrates the power of television to make a difference in the world. The honorees are selected by a committee of Television Academy members who are experts in the fields of television production, programming, and scholarship.
The recipients of the Television Academy Honors will be celebrated during a recognition ceremony scheduled for May 31.
Recipients of the 16th Television Academy Honors are:
37 Words (ESPN Films, Industrial Media and Trilogy Films)
The full story of Title IX—the hard-fought battle to push for equal rights in education and athletics, the decades-spanning effort to nullify its impact, and the rippling impacts of the landmark civil rights law that continue to resonate today. This four-part documentary charts the spectacular transformation that 37 words have inspired in American culture and the lives of women as well as the many ways in which the spirit of this bold law has yet to be fully realized. (ESPN)
As We See It (True Jack Productions; Yes Studios; Universal Television; Amazon Studios)
This empathetic comedy series follows 20-something roommates with Autism as they strive to get a job, keep a job, make friends, fall in love and navigate a world that eludes them. With the help of their families, aides and sometimes each other, these roommates experience setbacks and celebrate triumphs on their own unique journeys toward independence and acceptance. (Prime Video)
Mo (A24)
The heartfelt comedy that follows Palestinian refugee Mo Najjar as he straddles the line between two cultures and three languages while constantly living one step away from asylum on the path to U.S. citizenship. Mo brilliantly captures the experience of immigrants and refugees navigating institutional systems. (Netflix)
he Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (A Peacock Original, SO’B Productions)
This comprehensive feature delves deep into the life of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, her historic work and her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Through interviews with those who knew her, powerful archival footage and her own words, this documentary tells the story of Parks’ extensive organizing, radical politics and lifelong dedication to activism.(Peacock)
The U.S. and the Holocaust (Florentine Films and WETA, Washington, D.C.)
Inspired in part by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition and supported by its historical resources, this documentary examines the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany in the context of global antisemitism and racism, the eugenics movement in the United States and race laws in the American South. (PBS)
We’re Here (HBO Max)
This Emmy Award-winning series follows renowned drag queens Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara and Shangela on a journey to find deeper truths in small-town America, spreading love and connection through the art of drag. The queens recruit a diverse group of local residents to share their stories, increase awareness and promote acceptance in their communities by participating in one-night-only drag shows, at times facing increased opposition and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation laws. (HBO Max)
The Television Academy Honors is sponsored by Drybar, Franciacorta, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, People and United Airlines.
About the Television Academy
The Television Academy strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy® Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry. For more information, please visit TelevisionAcademy.com.
