List of Degrassi awards

The logo of the current Degrassi franchise, Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Award	Wins	Nominations
American Children's Television Festival	1	0
Awards of Excellence Gala	7	1
Banff Television Festival	1	0
Canadian Film and Television Awards	2	0
Canadian Screenwriting Awards	2	1
The Chris Awards	7	0
DGC Awards	6	4
The EDGE Awards	1	0
Gemini Awards	20	27
GLAAD Media Awards	0	1
Hugo Awards	1	0
Ingenuity Award	1	0
International Emmy Awards	2	1
International New Media Festival	2	0
NCFR Media Awards	10	0
Parent's Choice Award	3	0
Prix Jeunesse	2	2
Shaw Rocket Fund	1	0
SHINE Awards	2	2
Teen Choice Awards	2	0
TCA Award	2	0
TV Guide Reader's Choice Award	1	0
U. S. International Film and Video Festival	1	0
Young Artist Awards	3	15
Totals
Awards won	76
Nominations	48
Footnotes

This is a list of notable awards won by Degrassi, a Canadian teen drama entertainment series and media franchise that depicts a group of student facing the typical issues and challenges of teen life. The Degrassi fictional universe, created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood under their production company Playing With Time, is the setting of four television series that began with The Kids of Degrassi Street in 1980 and continues with the current series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. A 1992 television movie and 1993 documentary mini-series, and a number of other media including books and internet productions complement the franchise. Spanning twenty-seven years, Degrassi has won many different awards, including twenty Gemini Awards, three Parent's Choice Awards and six Directors Guild of Canada Awards. In 2005, Degrassi was the subject of a CBC Television Gemini Special as the "Top Canadian Show of the Last 20 Years", while its latest incarnation was the first Canadian series to be awarded the Choice Summer Series at the Teen Choice Awards. Each incarnation in the Degrassi franchise has received recognition: The Kids of Degrassi Street received eight awards and one nominations; Degrassi Junior High received twenty awards and six nominations; Degrassi High received seven awards and six nominations; School's Out won one award and one other nomination; Degrassi Talks garnered one nomination; and Degrassi: The Next Generation has earned itself forty-two awards and another thirty-nine nominations to date.

American Children's Television Festival

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1989	Ollie Award	Degrassi Junior High		Won

Awards of Excellence Gala

The Awards of Excellence Gala is hosted annually by the Alliance for Children and Television, formerly known as the Children's Broadcast Institute. Professionals involved in children's television productions award children’s programs made in Canada that stand out for their excellence. The ACT has honoured Degrassi with five awards and one nomination. Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood also won an award for "Best Independent Producer" in 1983.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1983	Independent Producer's Award	The Kids of Degrassi Street	Linda Schuyler Kit Hood	Won
1985	All Genres - Teen	The Kids of Degrassi Street	"Griff Makes a Date"	Won
1987	All Genres - Teen	The Kids of Degrassi Street	"Griff Gets a Hand"	Won
1989	All Genres - Teen	Degrassi Junior High	"He Ain't Heavy"	Won
	All Genres - Teen	Degrassi High	"A New Start"	Won
1992	All Genres - Teen	School's Out		Won
2003	All Genres - Teen	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Won
2007	All Genres - Teen	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Nominated

Banff Television Festival

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1987	Best Continuing Series	Degrassi Junior High		Won

Canadian Film & Television Awards

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1985	Best Instructional/Educational Broadcast Program	The Kids of Degrassi Street	"Griff Makes a Date"	Won
1987	Personal Achievement	The Kids of Degrassi Street	Linda Schuyler Kit Hood	Won

Canadian Screenwriting Awards

First awarded in 1997, the Canadian Screenwriting Awards are given out annually by the Writers Guild of Canada. Through Degrassi: The Next Gene ration, Degrassi has received nominations for three Best Youth Script Awards, and won two of them. 2005 saw two D:TNG episodes pitted against each other.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee(s)	Result
2004	Best Youth Script Awards	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Aaron Martin, James Hurst Shelley Scarrow	Won
2005	Best Youth Script Awards	Degrassi: The Next Generation	James Hurst Miklos Perlus	Won
	Best Youth Script Awards	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Shelley Scarrow	Nominated

The Chris Awards

The Chris Awards are hosted by the Columbus International Film and Video Festival, an annual film festival held in Columbus, OH to encourage and promote the use of film and video in all forms of education and communication. Degrassi has seven Chris Statuettes, the highest award given to film or video productions. Entries are judged on a seven point rating system. A superior rating of seven is required for winning the Chris.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1988	Chris Statuette	Degrassi Junior High	"The Best Laid Plans"	Won
	Chris Statuette	Degrassi Junior High	"A Helping Hand"	Won
1989	Chris Statuette	Degrassi Junior High	"Bottled Up"	Won
1990	Chris Statuette	Degrassi High	"Nobody's Perfect"	Won
	Chris Statuette	Degrassi High	"A New Start"	Won
1991	Chris Statuette	Degrassi High	"Crossed Wires"	Won
	Chris Statuette	Degrassi High	"Bad Blood"	Won

DGC Awards

The Directors Guild of Canada's first award ceremony was held on October 5, 2002. As such, only Degrassi: The Next Generation has been able to garner recognition for Degrassi. Degrassi has won six awards, taking home three of those in 2003, more than any other television production.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
2002	Outstanding Achievement in a Television Series - Children's	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Bruce McDonald et al.	Won
	Outstanding Achievement in Picture Editing	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Stephen Withrow	Nominated
2003	Outstanding Achievement in a Television Series - Children's	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Bruce McDonald et al.	Won
	Outstanding Achievement in Direction - Television Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Bruce McDonald	Won
	Outstanding Achievement in Picture Editing - Short Form	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Stephen Withrow	Won
	Outstanding Achievement in Production Design - Short Form	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Stephen Stanley	Nominated
2004	Outstanding Achievement in a Television Series - Family	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Holiday"	Won
	Outstanding Achievement in Production Design - Television Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Stephen Stanley	Nominated
2005	Outstanding Achievement in a Television Series - Family	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Stefan Sciani et al.	Won
	Outstanding Achievement in Production Design - Television Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Stephen Stanley	Nominated
2007	Outstanding Achievement in a Television Series - Family	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Nominated
	Outstanding Achievement in Production Design - Television Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Stephen Stanley	Nominated
2008	Outstanding Achievement in a Television Series - Family	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Patrick Williams	Nominated
	Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Television Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Danielle McBride (Dialogue Editor), Dan Sexton (Sound Effects Editor), John Loranger (1st Assistant Sound Editor)	Nominated

The EDGE Awards

The EDGE (Entertainment Depiction of Gun Education) Awards recognize feature films, TV movies, reality programs and episodes of scripted television series that effectively promote firearm safety and discourage gun violence. They are awarded annually by The Entertainment Industries Council.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
2006	Children's Live Action Episode or Special for TV	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Time Stands Still"	Won

Gemini Awards

The Gemini Awards is an annual Canadian television industry awards ceremony given out by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television to English language television shows. First awarded in 1986, Every incarnation of Degrassi has been nominated for at least one award each year they have been on air, except 1991. Together, they have won twenty awards and twenty-seven more nominations.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1986	Best Children's Program	The Kids Of Degrassi Street	Linda Schuyler Kit Hood	Won
	Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Series	The Kids Of Degrassi Street	Yan Moore	Nominated
1987	Best Direction in a Dramatic or Comedy Series	Degrassi Junior High	Kit Hood	Won
	Best Children's Series	Degrassi Junior High	Linda Schuyler Kit Hood	Won
	Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role	Degrassi Junior High	Pat Mastrioanni	Nominated
	Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Continuing Dramatic Role	Degrassi Junior High	Stacie Mistycyn	Nominated
	Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Continuing Dramatic Role	Degrassi Junior High	Nicole Stoffman	Nominated
1988	Best Direction in a Dramatic or Comedy Series	Degrassi Junior High	Kit Hood	Won
	Best Dramatic Series	Degrassi Junior High	Linda Schuyler Kit Hood	Won
	The Multiculturalism Award	Degrassi Junior High		Won
	Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role	Degrassi Junior High	Pat Mastrioanni	Won
1989	Best Dramatic Series	Degrassi Junior High	Linda Schuyler Kit Hood	Won
	Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role	Degrassi Junior High	Stefan Brogren	Nominated
	Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Continuing Dramatic Role	Degrassi Junior High	Stacie Mistycyn	Won
1990	Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role	Degrassi High	Duncan Waugh	Nominated
	Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role	Degrassi High	Pat Mastrioanni	Nominated
	Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Continuing Dramatic Role	Degrassi High	Angela Deiseach	Nominated
	Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Continuing Dramatic Role	Degrassi High	Amanda Stepto	Nominated
1992	Best Dramatic Series	Degrassi High	Linda Schuyler Kit Hood	Nominated
1993	Best Television Movie	School's Out	Linda Schuyler Kit Hood	Nominated
	Best Youth Program or Series	Degrassi Talks	Linda Schuyler Kit Hood	Nominated
2002	Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Gavin Smith	Nominated
	Best Short Dramatic Program	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler Stephen Stohn	Nominated
	Geminis' Hottest Star	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Daniel Clark	Nominated
	Geminis' Hottest Star	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Stefan Brogren	Nominated
	Most Innovative Website Competition	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, Raja Khanna Ruma Khanna	Won
2003	Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler Stephen Stohn	Won
	Best Direction in a Children's or Youth Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Bruce McDonald	Won
	Best Interactive	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, Raja Khanna Ruma Khanna	Won
	Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Jake Epstein	Won
	Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Stephen Withrow	Nominated
	Best Short Dramatic Program	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler Stephen Stohn	Nominated
	Best Writing for a Children's or Youths' Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Aaron Martin Craig Cornell	Nominated
	Most Popular Website Competition	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, Raja Khanna Ruma Khanna	Won
2004	Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler Stephen Stohn	Won
	Best Direction in a Children's or Youths' Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Philip Earnshaw	Won
	Best Interactive	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn Raja Khanna	Nominated
	Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Jake Epstein	Nominated
	Best Writing for a Children's or Youth Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Shelley Scarrow, Nicole Demerse James Hurst	Nominated
2005	Best Dramatic Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn Aaron Martin	Nominated
	Most Popular Website	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, Raja Khanna	Nominated
			Degrassi	Won
2006	Best Original Music Score for a Dramatic Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Jim McGrath	Won
2007	Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, James Hurst, David Lowe Stephanie Williams	Nominated
	Best Original Music Score for a Dramatic Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Jim McGrath	Nominated
	Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Shenae Grimes	Won
	Best Sound in a Dramatic Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Paul Williamson, Virginia Storey, Bill McMillan, Mike Baskerville, Steven Munro Danielle McBride	Nominated
2008	Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, David Lowe, Brendon Yorke Stephanie Williams	Nominated
	Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Shane Kippel	Nominated
	Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Lauren Collins	Nominated
	Best Direction in a Children's or Youth Program or Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Philip Earnshaw	Nominated

GLAAD Media Awards

The GLAAD Media Awards were created in 1990 by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation to recognize and honor the mainstream media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
2004	Outstanding Drama Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Nominated

The Hugo Awards

The Chicago International Film Festival awarded Degrassi: The Next Generation a Silver Plaque at the Hugo Awards (not to be confused with the Hugo Awards for the best science fiction or fantasy works from the World Science Fiction Society) for Best Children's Program in 2003.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
2003	Best Children's Program	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Won

Ingenuity Award

The Ingenuity Award recognizes individuals for their accomplishments in promoting new and better ways of doing things for Canada. 2004 saw Degrassi creator and Epitome Pictures president Linda Schuyler win an Ingenuity award for her work in Canadian television.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
2002		Degrassi	Linda Schuyler	Won

International Emmy Awards

The International Emmy Awards are presented to the best television programs produced throughout the world. Degrassi has won two International Emmy in the "Children & Young People" category through The Kids of Degrassi Street and Degrassi Junior High. When executive producer Kit Hood accepted the award for DJH, he announced that if Spike's baby were a boy, it would be named Ralph, after the president of the ATAS, and if it was a girl, it would be called Emma, after the Emmy.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1986	Children & Young People	The Kids of Degrassi Street	"Griff Gets a Hand"	Won
1987	Children & Young People	Degrassi Junior High	"It's Late"	Won
1988	Children & Young People	Degrassi Junior High	"Great Expectations"	Nominated

International New Media Awards

The International New Media Awards are judged by new media professionals and presented at the annual International New Media Festival. Degrassi won two awards in 2002 for its official website.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
2002	Entertainment Website	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, Raja Khanna Ruma Khanna	Won
	Best Technical Achievement	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, Raja Khanna Ruma Khanna	Won

The NCFR Media Awards

The National Council on Family Relations recognised Degrassi: The Next Generation for its quality family programming at its 34th Annual Awards in 2001, and 36th in 2003. The awards recognize excellence in commercial and educational television that address social issues. Degrassi has received seven first place awards for six episodes, two second place award for two more episodes, and an honorable mention for another.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
2001	Teenage Pregnancy and Sexuality	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"The Mating Game"	Won
	Marital and Family Issues	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Parent's Day"	Won
	Communications	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Parent's Day"	Won
	Addiction/Substance	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Basketball Diaries"	Won
	Contemporary Social Issues	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Eye of the Beholder"	Won
	Human Development Across the Life Span	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Coming of Age"	Won
2003	Family Violence/Abuse	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"When Doves Cry"	Won
	Diverse Family Systems	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Don't Believe the Hype"	Won
	Sexuality/Sex Roles/Teen Pregnancy	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Careless Whisper"	Won
	Health/Stress/Crisis	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Shout"	Won

Parent's Choice Award

The Parents' Choice Awards have been awarded to the best children's media since 1978. The judging panel is made up of educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents and kids to help parents make informed decisions about which new products are right for their children.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1988	Teen dilemmas portrayed with honesty and humor	Degrassi Junior High		Won
1989	Teen dilemmas portrayed with honesty and humor	Degrassi Junior High		Won
1991	Teen dilemmas portrayed with honesty and humor	Degrassi Junior High		Won

Prix Jeunesse

Degrassi has won two Prix Jeunesse awards, and has been nominated for another two. The awards are held bi-annually in Munich, Germany, and aim to improve children's television worldwide by deepening understanding and promoting communication among nations.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1986	Best Drama	The Kids of Degrassi Street	"Griff Makes a Date"	Won
1992	Best Drama	Degrassi High	"Bad Blood"	Won
2004	Best Children's Television Programme	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Nominated
	Best Website	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, Raja Khanna	Nominated

Shaw Rocket Prize

Created in 2005, the Shaw Rocket Prize winner receives a rocket shaped statuette and CA$50,000, and is awarded for the best independent Canadian children's television program. The prize is given annually by the Shaw Rocket Fund, who provide financial support to Canadian productions.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
2005		Degrassi: The Next Generation		Won

SHINE Awards

The SHINE (Sexual Health IN Entertainment) Awards, originally the Nancy Susan Reynolds Awards, are conducted by The Media Project. The awards honour accurate and honest portrayals of sexuality in programming.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1990	Best Youth Episodic	Degrassi High	"A New Start"	Won
2003	Best Youth Episodic	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Careless Whisper"	Nominated
2004	Best Youth Episodic	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Shout"	Nominated
	Best Youth Episodic	Degrassi: The Next Generation	"Pride"	Won

Teen Choice Awards

The Teen Choice Awards are presented annually by the Fox Broadcasting Company and Global Television Network. The program honors the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, and television, as voted by teenagers aged twelve to nineteen. Degrassi: The Next Generation has garnered two awards for Degrassi.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
2005	Choice Summer Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Won
2007	Choice Summer TV Show	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Won
2008	Choice Summer TV Show	''Degrassi: The Next Generation		Nominated

TCA Awards

The Television Critics Association (or TCA) is a group of approximately 200 United States and Canadian journalists and columnists who cover television programming. Since 1984 the organization has hosted the TCA Awards, honoring television excellence in 11 categories, which are presented every summer. Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi: The Next Generation have each won one award.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1988	Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming	Degrassi Junior High		Won
2005	Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Won

TV Guide Reader's Choice Award

In 1989, the stars of Degrassi Junior High were featured on the cover of TV Guide after winning a Reader's Choice Award.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1989	Most Entertaining Canadian Show	Degrassi Junior High		Won

U. S. International Film and Video Festival

The U. S. International Film and Video Festival grants Gold Camera, Silver Screen and Certificate of Creative Excellence awards. Winners are selected on the effectiveness of purpose and creativity not just numerical scoring. Therefore, the top award in a category is not necessarily a Gold Camera, but may be a Silver or Certificate winner. Conversely, more than one Gold, Silver or Certificate may be presented in a category. Degrassi has won one Silver Screen Award through Degrassi: The Next Generation in 2003.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
2003	Best Children's Programming	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Won

Young Artist Awards

Beginning in 1981, the Young Artist Awards have been presented yearly in Los Angeles by the Young Artist Foundation. They have given Degrassi three awards and fifteen more nominations.

Year	Category	Series	Nominee	Result
1987	Most Promising New Fall Television Series	Degrassi Junior High		Nominated
1990	Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast	Degrassi High		Nominated
2002	Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Nominated
	Best Family TV Comedy Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Nominated
	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series Leading Young Actor	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Ryan Cooley	Nominated
	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series Leading Young Actor	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Jake Goldsbie	Nominated
2003	Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Nominated
	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series Leading Young Actor	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Jake Epstein	Won
2004	Best Family TV Series (Comedy or Drama)	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Won
	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series Leading Young Actor	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Jake Epstein	Nominated
	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series Young Actress Age Ten or Younger	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Alex Steele	Nominated
2005	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series Leading Young Actor	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Adamo Ruggiero	Nominated
	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series Supporting Young Actor	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Aubrey Graham	Nominated
	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series Supporting Young Actress	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Christina Schmidt	Won
	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series Recurring Young Actress	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Alex Steele	Nominated
	Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Nominated
2006	Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)	Degrassi: The Next Generation		Nominated
2007	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series Recurring Young Actor	Degrassi: The Next Generation	Marc Donato	Nominated

Footnotes

References

• Ellis, Kathryn (2005). Degrassi: Generations - The Official 411. Pocket Books.