Amy Poehler, Sterlin Harjo, and PBS Kids have been set to receive honorary mentions at the 2026 Peabody Awards.
The comedian, podcaster, and SNL alum Amy Poehler will be honored with the Peabody Career Achievement Award, while the director, producer, and screenwriter Sterlin Harjo will receive the Peabody Trailblazer Award. PBS Kids will receive the Peabody Institutional Award.
The 86th Annual Peabody Awards are set to take place on May 31 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.
“These honorees represent the very best of storytelling in media and the profound impact it can have on culture,” said Jeffrey Jones, Executive Director of the Peabody Awards. “Amy Poehler has built a remarkable career bringing intelligence, humor, and fearless creativity to work that continues to shape comedy and inspire audiences.”
Jones noted Harjo “has expanded the possibilities of television with work that is both deeply personal and
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