Journalism Awards and Honors
for Lichtenstein Creative Media and Bill Lichtenstein
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Recipient of more than 60 major journalism honors including: George Foster Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting, TV and radio’s highest honor; a United Nations Media Award, six National Headliner Awards; and four Gracie Awards from American Women in Radio and Television.
George Foster Peabody Award
George Foster Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting, television and radio's highest honor, for "Schizophrenia: Voices of an Illness," narrated by Jason Robards.
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United Nations Media Award
United Nations Media Award for “War," a special one-hour public radio documentary, hosted by John Hockenberry.
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2007 Media Award from Mental Health America for "The Infinite Mind" program "Four Lives." 2006 International Radio Award from New York Festivals for "Religion: Beyond Belief" special report of The Infinite Mind 2006 Commissioner’s Distinguished Service Award for Bill Lichtenstein. From Massachusetts Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health. 2006 Media Award from the The American College of Neuropsychopharmacology 2006 National Headliner Award for The Infinite Mind special report "Hurricane Katrina: The Road to Recovery." 2005 Guggenheim Fellowship for Bill Lichtenstein from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. 2005 Cine Golden Eagle for the documentary film, "West 47th Street." 2004 Media Award from the United Nations for “War," a special report, hosted by John Hockenberry, an episode of The Infinite Mind. 2004 "Best of Show" award and Gold World Medal from the International Radio Awards of the New York Festivals for "War," a special report, hosted by John Hockenberry, an episode of The Infinite Mind. 2004 Media Award from National Mental Health Association for “Between Two Worlds: Immigrant Mental Health,” from The Infinite Mind public radio series. 2004 Two Gracie Awards from the American Women in Radio and Television for West 47th Street and for “Domestic Violence,” an episode of The Infinite Mind. 2003 Distinguished Service Award from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health for Bill Lichtenstein. 2003 Unity Award in Media for The Infinite Mind program “Golden Years? Mental Health and the Elderly.” 2003 National Headliner Award for The Infinite Mind segment“Laugh Tracks.” 2002 Best Documentary, Atlanta Film Festival, for West 47th Street, a cinéma verité documentary following four people with serious mental illness over three years. 2002 Audience Award from the (Washington) D.C. Independent Film Festival for West 47th Street. 2002 Best Documentary (honorable mention) from the Woodstock Film Festival, Woodstock, New York for West 47th Street. 2002 International Radio Award from New York Festivals for “The Infinite Mind” commentary “Resilience,” by John Hockenberry for “Mental Health in Troubled Times” series. 2002 Unity Awards in Media for five-part “Mental Health in Troubled Times” series on The Infinite Mind. 2002 Gracie Award from American Women in Television and Radio for five-part “Mental Health in Troubled Times” series on The Infinite Mind, on mental health impact of September 11th and ongoing crisis. 2002 National Headliner Award for five-part “Mental Health in Troubled Times” series on The Infinite Mind, focusing on mental health impact of September 11th and ongoing crisis. 2002 National Headliner Award for “Beyond the Baby Blues” which went beyond the headlines of the Andrea Yates case to examine postpartum depression from medical, legal and social perspective. 2001 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Media Award for “The Infinite Mind” series. 2001 International Radio Festival Award from the New York Festivals for The Infinite Mind program “Pam’s Story: The Hidden World of Perinatal Loss.” 2001 National Mental Health Association Media Award for The Infinite Mind program on “The Bipolar Child.” 2001 National Headliner Award (second place) for The Infinite Mind program on “Perfect Pitch.” 2001 Gracie Award from American Women in Television and Radio (honorable mention) for The Infinite Mind program “Pam’s Story: The Hidden World of Perinatal Loss.” 2000 Epilepsy Foundation Distinguished Journalism Award for The Infinite Mind program on “Epilepsy.” 2000 Clarion Award from the Association for Women in Communication for The Infinite Mind program on “The Closing of Haverford State: A Special Report.” 2000 Deadline Club Award for “The Closing of Haverford State,” awarded by Sigma Delta Chi. 2000 National Headliner Award (first place) for “If I Get Out Alive.” 2000 NCCD Prevention for a Safer Society (PASS) Award for “If I Get Out Alive” from The National Council on Crime and Delinquency. |
1999 Clarion Award from the Association for Women in Communication for “The Infinite Mind” program on “Men and Suicide: The Tragedy of J. Timothy Hogan.”
1999 Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism for “If I Get Out Alive,” hosted by Diane Keaton. 1999 National Headliner Award for “The Infinite Mind” program on “Men and Suicide: The Tragedy of J. Timothy Hogan.” 1999 Unity Awards in Media (three awards) for The Infinite Mind programs on “Men and Suicide: The Tragedy of J. Timothy Hogan;” “Autism: Beyond the Silence;” and special Millennium Award for The Infinite Mind series. 1999 EDI Awards (three awards) from the National Easter Seal Society for The Infinite Mind programs on “Men and Suicide: The Tragedy of J. Timothy Hogan,” “Autism: Breaking the Silence,” and “The Closing of Haverford State.” 1999 New York Press Club Best Feature Award for The Infinite Mind. 1999 International Radio Festival Award from the New York Festivals for John Hockenberry’s weekly commentaries for The Infinite Mind. 1998 Unity Award in Media for The Infinite Mind program on “Sleep.” 1997 Media Award from National Mental Health Association for “Depression: Voices of an Illness.” 1997 Broadcast Award from the International Radio Festival of New York for “Depression: Voices of an Illness.” 1997 American Medical Writers Association Vincent Dowling Award for Excellence in Medical Communications for “Depression: Voices of an Illness.” 1997 Robert L. Robinson Award from the American Psychiatric Association for "Depression: Voices of an Illness." 1996 EDI Award from the National Easter Seal Society for "Depression: Voices of an Illness." 1996 Media Award from the National Mental Health Association for "Schizophrenia: Voices of an Illness." 1995 George Foster Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting for "Schizophrenia: Voices of an Illness." 1995 International Radio Festival of New York: Best Health and Medical Program and Best Writing for "Schizophrenia: Voices of an Illness." 1995 Outstanding Public Education Through the Media: Radio Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill for the "Voices of an Illness" radio documentary series. 1995 Robert L. Robinson Award (Honorable Mention) from the American Psychiatric Association for "Schizophrenia: Voices of an Illness." 1995 Grand EDI Award from National Easter Seal Society for "Schizophrenia: Voices of an Illness." 1994 Public Service Award from National Institute of Mental Health for "Manic Depression: Voices of an Illness." 1994 The Health Journalism Award from the American Chiropractic Association for "Schizophrenia: Voices of an Illness." 1994 Award for Best Public Affairs Program of 1994 from the Southern California Psychiatric Society for "Schizophrenia: Voices of an Illness." 1994 Broadcast Media Award from the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of New York State for "Schizophrenia: Voices of an Illness." 1993 International Radio Festival of New York: Gold Medal -- Best Public Affairs Program and Silver Medal -- Best Writing for "Manic Depression: Voices of an Illness." Also honors for Best Narration and Best Health/Medical Reporting. 1993 National Headliner Award for "The Secret Battle for the N.E.A." (Village Voice). 1993 Unity Award in Media for "Manic Depression: Voices of an Illness." 1993 Health Journalism Award from the American Chiropractic Association for "Manic Depression: Voices of an Illness." 1993 Ohio State Award for "Manic Depression: Voices of an Illness." 1988 International Radio Festival of New York: Gold Medal for “Vietnam: Radio First Termer." 1983 National News Emmy Award nominations (three nominations) for "Formaldehyde--The Danger Within," "Throwaway Kids" and "Nuclear Preparation--Can We Survive?" (ABC News 20/20). 1982 National Headliner Award for Outstanding Investigative Reporting for "Throwaway Kids," (ABC News 20/20). 1981 Consumer Journalism Award from the National Press Club for "Pick-Up Trucks--The Safety Factor" (ABC News 20/20). 1979 National News and Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Program Achievement for “VW Beetle: The Hidden Danger” (Associate Producer - ABC News 20/20). 1973 National Public Radio "Youth Radio Award" for "What is News?," a documentary on the powers that be in the news industry, and how they affect American journalism. |
