Peabody Award

Excellence in media

A Peabody Award is a prestigious honor recognizing excellence in American broadcasting and electronic media—television, radio, and digital content.

Awarded annually by the University of Georgia since 1940, Peabodys honor work deemed to have made a significant contribution to society: The documentary won a Peabody.

Unlike Emmys, which emphasize popularity and production values, Peabodys focus on public service and journalistic integrity.

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