Congratulations to the honorees of the 2025 Norman Lear Awards!
Seven series were awarded on Oct. 27th at the Writers Guild Theatre by Hollywood, Health & Society, a program at USC Annenberg’s Norman Lear Center. Marking its 25th year, we were proud to recognize and celebrate powerful storytelling that makes a difference in the world. Hosted by Emmy winning writer, producer and comedian Carol Leifer, it was an energizing red-carpet evening buzzing with celebrities and the show writing teams that make the magic happen.
Watch the full awards show below.
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Star Presenters
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Larry Wilmore Hosts the Sentinel Awards
Larry Wilmore, best known for his work on The Daily Show and The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, will host this year’s edition of the Sentinel Awards for Hollywood, Health and Society.
Larry Wilmore Set as Sentinel Awards Host
Norman Lear Center trophy celebrates meaningful TV storytelling that makes a difference.
A Red-Carpet Celebration
Quinta Brunson, Hannah Einbinder, Tyler James Williams and Sarah Podemski were among the shining stars on the red carpet.
The Sentinel Champion
Introducing the world’s newest super figure—The Sentinel—who’s been called on to help champion and honor TV’s hero storytellers.
A Virtual VIP Affair
The event, co-hosted by Gloria Calderón Kellett and Mike Royce, honored NBC’s New Amsterdam with an award for Season 3.
We Heart TV
The event marked its 20th year, honoring shows that included Normal People, The Good Fight, Pose and I May Destroy You.
‘This Is Us’ Recognized
Mandy Moore talks about her character’s multi-episode Alzheimer’s storyline, an honoree in the 2020 Sentinel Awards.
TV’s Toughest Topics
The virtual event reminded everyone that stories that tackle topics such as abortion, racism and immigration make a difference.
Special Guests, Special Night
Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us was among the honorees, which also included Chernobyl, Grace and Frankie and The Resident.
A Magical Evening
Watch some of the best moments from the 2019 red-carpet event, a sometimes moving and deeply personal ceremony.
Red Carpet Memories
Check out our gala events from past years. Pictured: Justin Baldoni, co-star of 2015 comedy winner Jane the Virgin.
