Overview

• The 18th Television Academy Honors recognizes six impactful programs spanning topics such as civil rights, disability rights, mental health, and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
• Honorees include 'Genius: MLK/X' (Nat Geo), 'Will & Harper' (Netflix), 'Daughters' (Netflix), 'Independent Lens: Greener Pastures' (PBS), 'Out of My Mind' (Disney+), and 'We Will Dance Again' (Paramount+).
• This year marks the first time all voting members of the Academy participated in the selection process, narrowing 142 submissions to 50 finalists before choosing the winners.
• The programs were praised for their ability to educate, inspire empathy, and spark meaningful conversations about complex social issues.
• The recognition ceremony is set for May 28 at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles, with Michelle Visage as host, continuing the Academy's tradition of celebrating impactful storytelling.