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Awards and nominations received by Bill Nye the Science Guy
1999 Public Service Award from National Science Board presented to Bill Nye the Science Guy

1999 Public Service Award from National Science Board presented to Bill Nye the Science Guy

Total number of wins and nominations
Totals 30 50
Footnotes

Bill Nye the Science Guy is an American live action educational comedy television program that originally aired for five seasons from 1993 to 1998 on PBS Kids and was syndicated to local stations.[1][2][3] Hosted by science educator Bill Nye, the show was produced by Buena Vista Television and KCTS-TV of Seattle.[3] Funding support came from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the National Science Foundation.[4] The 1990 Children's Television Act helped propel production on the series; this legislation required television stations to have educational programming for children.[3][5] Each of the 100 half-hour episodes aims to teach a specific natural science topic to a preteen audience.[6][4]

Throughout the five-year-span of production on Bill Nye the Science Guy, the program was honored with 28 Daytime Emmy Awards.[4] In 1999 the series received recognition from the Annenberg Public Policy Center as a show which ably instructed and taught its young viewers.[4]

APPC Awards

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The Annenberg Public Policy Center gives out the APPC Awards to recognize excellence in educational instruction.[4] Bill Nye the Science Guy has won once.

Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
1999 Outstanding Educational Program on a Commercial Broadcast Station Series production staff; award was shared with The Magic School Bus and Nick News with Linda Ellerbee. Won [4]
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Daytime Emmy Awards

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The Daytime Emmy Awards is an American accolade bestowed by the New York–based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming.[8] Bill Nye the Science Guy has been nominated thirty-six times, winning nineteen.

Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
1995 Outstanding Children's Series James McKenna, Hamilton McCulloch, Erren Gottlieb, and Elizabeth Brock Nominated [9]
Outstanding Achievement in Single Camera Editing Greg Day, Michael Gross, Darrell Suto Nominated [9]
1996 Outstanding Children's Series James McKenna, Hamilton McCulloch, Erren Gottlieb, and Elizabeth Brock Nominated [10]
Outstanding Achievement in Single Camera Editing Greg Day, Michael Gross, Darrell Suto Nominated [9]
Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series Erren Gottlieb, Bill Nye, James McKenna, Scott Schaefer, Adam Gross, Seth Gross Won [9]
Outstanding Sound Editing Jim Wilson, Thomas McGurk, Michael McAuliffe, Dave Howe, Ella Brackett Won [9]
1997 Outstanding Children's Series Elizabeth Brock, James McKenna, Erren Gottlieb, Hamilton McCulloch, Bill Nye Nominated [9]
Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series Bill Nye Nominated [9]
Outstanding Single Camera Photography Michael Boydstun, Jennifer Moran, Peter Rummel, Arlo Smith, Tom Speer Nominated [9]
Outstanding Sound Mixing Thomas McGurk, Michael McAuliffe, Dave Howe, Myron Partman, Resti Bagca Nominated [9]
Outstanding Directing in a Children's Series Darrell Suto, Michael Gross, Erren Gottlieb, James McKenna Won [9]
Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series Kit Boss, Erren Gottlieb, Michael Gross, James McKenna, Bill Nye, Ian G. Saunders, Scott Schaefer, Darrell Suto Won [9]
Outstanding Single Camera Editing Darrell Suto, Michael Gross, Felicity Oram, John Reul Won [9]
Outstanding Sound Editing Thomas McGurk, Michael McAuliffe, Dave Howe Won [9]
1998 Outstanding Children's Series James McKenna, Elizabeth Brock, Jamie Hammond, Hamilton McCulloch, Bill Nye Nominated [9]
Outstanding Directing in a Children's Series Michael Gross, Darrell Suto, Erren Gottlieb, James McKenna Nominated [9]
Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series Bill Nye Won [9]
Outstanding Achievement in Single Camera Editing Darrell Suto, Michael Gross, Felicity Oram, John Reul Won [9]
Outstanding Sound Mixing Dave Howe, Thomas McGurk, Michael McAuliffe, Bob O'Hern, Resti Bagcal, Marion Smith Won [9]
Outstanding Sound Editing Dave Howe, Thomas McGurk, Michael McAuliffe Won [9]
Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series Simon Griffith, Scott Schaefer, James McKenna, Darrell Suto, Michael Gross, Bill Nye, Lynn Brunelle, Ian G. Saunders, Erren Gottlieb, Kit Boss, Michael Palleschi Won [9]
1999 Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series Bill Nye Nominated [9]
Outstanding Lighting Direction Donald E. Lange Nominated [9]
Outstanding Sound Mixing Dave Howe, Thomas McGurk, Michael McAuliffe, Myron Partman, Resti Bagcal, Todd Schmidt, Marion Smith Nominated [9]
Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series Bill Nye, James McKenna, Erren Gottlieb, Michael Gross, Darrell Suto, Ian G. Saunders, Michael Palleschi, Lynn Brunelle Nominated [9]
Outstanding Children's Series Erren Gottlieb, James McKenna, Elizabeth Brock, Jamie Hammond, Hamilton McCulloch, Bill Nye Won [9]
Outstanding Directing in a Children's Series Michael Gross, Darrell Suto Won [9]
Outstanding Single Camera Editing Felicity Oram, John Reul, Michael Gross, Darrell Suto Won [9]
Outstanding Sound Editing Dave Howe, Thomas McGurk, Michael McAuliffe Won [9]
2000 Outstanding Directing in a Children's Series Michael Gross, Darrell Suto, Mitchell Kriegman Nominated [9]
Outstanding Achievement in Single Camera Editing Michael Gross, Darrell Suto, Felicity Oram, John Reul Nominated [9]
Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series Bill Nye Nominated [9]
Outstanding Children's Series James McKenna, Erren Gottlieb, Elizabeth Brock, Jamie Hammond, Bill Nye Won [9]
Outstanding Sound Editing Dave Howe, Michael McAuliffe, Thomas McGurk Won [9]
Outstanding Sound Mixing Dave Howe, Michael McAuliffe, Thomas McGurk, Myron Partman, Resti Bagcal Won [9]
Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series Bill Nye, Michael Gross, Darrell Suto, Ian G. Saunders, Michael Palleschi, Lynn Brunelle, Mike Greene Won [9]

Environmental Media Awards

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The Environmental Media Awards have been awarded by the Environmental Media Association since 1991 to the best television episode or film with an environmental message.[11] Bill Nye the Science Guy has received four awards.

Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
1994 Children's Television Program - Live Action Series production staff; for episode: "Biodiversity" Won [12]
1996 Children's Television Program - Live Action Series production staff; for episode: "Wetlands" Won [12]
1997 Children's Television Program - Live Action Series production staff; for episode: "Pollution Solutions" Won [12]
1998 Children's Television Program - Live Action Series production staff; for episode: "Lakes & Ponds" Won [12]

National Science Board Public Service Awards

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The National Science Board presents the Public Service Awards to recognize "outstanding science and engineering accomplishments".[13] Bill Nye the Science Guy has won once.

Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
1999 Awarded: "For its masterful presentations of the sciences to the younger generation, thus encouraging and fostering an awareness and appreciation of science and technology."[14] Elizabeth Brock, Erren Gottlieb, James McKenna and Bill Nye Won [14]
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Parents' Choice Awards

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Parents' Choice Awards is an award presented by the non-profit Parents' Choice Foundation to recognize "the very best products for children of different ages and backgrounds, and of varied skill and interest levels."[16] It is considered a "prestigious" award among children's products,[17] and has been described as the industry equivalent of an Academy Award.[18] Bill Nye the Science Guy has received three awards.

Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
2009 Parents' Choice Silver Honor Disney Educational Productions; for DVD: Safety Smart Science With Bill Nye the Science Guy: Electricity Won [19]
2012 Parents' Choice Gold Award Disney Educational Productions; for DVD: Safety Smart Science: Germs and Your Health Won [20]
2013 Parents' Choice Gold Award Disney Educational Productions; Won [21]

TCA Awards

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The TCA Awards are awards presented by the Television Critics Association in recognition of excellence in television, specifically those programs which are innovative and devoid of outside influence.[22] Bill Nye the Science Guy has won one award out of two nominations.

Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
1994 Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming Bill Nye the Science Guy production staff Nominated [9]
1997 Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming Series production staff; award was shared with Wishbone. Won [23]
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Young Artist Awards

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The Young Artist Awards is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Association, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to honor excellence of youth performers.[26] Bill Nye the Science Guy has received three nominations, with one win.

Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
1995 Best Performance by a Youth Actress - TV Guest Star Ivyann Schwan Nominated [27]
1998 Best Educational TV Show Series production staff Nominated [28]
2004 Social Relations of Knowledge Institute Award Series production staff Won [29]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ DelViscio, Jeffrey (November 3, 2014). "A Fight for the Young Creationist Mind". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Cameron, Keith (2014). Mudhoney. Voyageur Press. p. 247. ISBN 978-0760346617.
  3. ^ a b c LaFollette, Marcel Chotkowski (2012). "Warning: Children in the Audience". Science on American Television. University of Chicago Press. pp. 182–185. ISBN 978-0226921990.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Gerl, Ellen J. (2010). "Nye, Bill (1955- )". In Priest, Susanna Hornig (ed.). Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication, Volume 1. SAGE Publications, Inc. pp. 533–534. ISBN 978-1412959209.
  5. ^ Newcomb, Horace (2004). "Science Programs". Encyclopedia of Television. Routledge. p. 2031-2033. ISBN 978-1579583941.
  6. ^ Christakis, Dimitri A.; Zimmerman, Frederick J. (2006). The Elephant in the Living Room. Rodale Books. p. 44. ISBN 978-1594862762.
  7. ^ Woolf, Kimberly Duyck (June 28, 1999). The Fourth Annual Annenberg Public Policy Conference on Children and Television: A Summary (PDF). Annenberg Public Policy Center. pp. 3, 8–9. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  8. ^ Levison, Louise (2007). Filmmakers and Financing. Elsevier Inc. pp. 112–113. ISBN 978-0-240-80828-4.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj "Bill Nye, the Science Guy (1993–1998) Awards". Internet Movie Database. 2015. Archived from the original on October 11, 2015. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  10. ^ "Reading Rainbow". Mediaweek. 6. A/S/M Communications: 381. 1996. OCLC 60625798.
  11. ^ "What are the EMA Awards". Environmental Media Association. 2015. Archived from the original on September 12, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  12. ^ a b c d "EMA Awards Recipients & Honorees". Environmental Media Association. Archived from the original on September 12, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  13. ^ Washington, Warren (2007). Odyssey in Climate Modeling, Global Warming, and Advising Five Presidents. Lulu.com. p. 271. ISBN 978-1430316961.
  14. ^ a b "Public Service Award Recipients". National Science Board. 2015. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  15. ^ "Public Service Awards Go to Stephen Jay Gould and PBS' Bill Nye, 'The Science Guy'". National Science Foundation. May 3, 1999. Archived from the original on August 25, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  16. ^ "Parents' Choice Awards". Parents' Choice Foundation. 2015. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  17. ^ Nahas, Donna Kutt (January 17, 1999). "Books and Authors With Roots on the Island; Lending a Guiding Hand By Her Children's Books". The New York Times. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  18. ^ Carter, Reon (December 2, 1995). "Parents Can Consult Plenty Of 'Top Toys' Lists". The Seattle Times. Cincinnati Enquirer. Archived from the original on July 14, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  19. ^ Spelling, Ian (2009). "Safety Smart Science With Bill Nye the Science Guy: Electricity". Parents' Choice Foundation. Archived from the original on October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  20. ^ Catanzarite, Gina (2012). "Safety Smart Science: Germs and Your Health". Parents' Choice Foundation. Archived from the original on October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  21. ^ Catanzarite, Gina (2013). "Safety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy: Renewable Energy". Parents' Choice Foundation. Archived from the original on August 6, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  22. ^ Hilmes, Michele (2007). NBC: America's Network. University of California Press. p. 274. ISBN 978-0520250819.
  23. ^ Goodman, Tim (July 21, 1997). "'Bastard Out of Carolina' also tops TV award-winners". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  24. ^ Boedeker, Hal (July 21, 1997). "Tv Critics Salute 'Ez Streets,' Mr. Rogers". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  25. ^ Pierce, Scott (July 23, 1997). "'EZ Steets' has one last hurrah as it is named program of year". Deseret News. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  26. ^ Crouse, Richard (2005). Reel Winners (illustrated ed.). Dundurn Press Ltd. pp. 42–43. ISBN 978-1550025743.
  27. ^ "Sixteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards". Young Artist Association. 1995. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  28. ^ "Nineteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards". Young Artist Association. 1998. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  29. ^ "25th Annual Special Awards". Young Artist Association. 2004. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.

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