Awards, Decorations and Honors

News about Awards, Decorations and Honors, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

  1. May. 28, 2015

    “Mandela: An Audio History,” a documentary with first-person interviews and archival recordings, was named the Audiobook of the Year by the Audio Publishers Association. MORE

  2. May. 25, 2015

    Jacques Audiard film Dheepan, drama about three Sri Lankan refugees living in French ghetto, wins Palme d'Or at 68th Cannes Film Festival; partial list of other winners noted. MORE

  3. May. 18, 2015

    The awards honor Off Broadway and Off Off Broadway productions. MORE

  4. May. 10, 2015

    Professional golfers often choose to purchase replicas of trophies they win, and costs depend on the market price of silver; Jim Furyk says he paid $14,500 for his copy of United States Open trophy, minus the price of the engraving, after winning the tournament in 2003. MORE

  5. May. 5, 2015

    Mr. Daoud was rewarded for “The Meursault Investigation,” a retelling of Camus’s “The Stranger” from the perspective of the brother of the Arab killed by that novel’s protagonist. MORE

  6. May. 2, 2015

    Op-Ed article by PEN American Center president Andrew Solomon and executive director Suzanne Nossel defends center's decision to give PEN/Toni and James C Goodale Free Expression Courage Award to French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo; asserts that PEN does not endorse content of cartoons but supports Charlie Hebdo's dogged attempt to keep avenues of discussion open on sensitive subjects despite threats aimed at magazine; holds that offensive content of cartoons does not negate Charlie Hebdo's bravery in defending right to be offensive. MORE

  7. Apr. 30, 2015

    Nate Chinen Critic's Notebook comments on latest album by alto saxophonist and composer Steve Coleman, who has been important but marginalized part of improvisational jazz scene for 30 years; notes that Coleman is finally getting due recognition with awards from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Guggenheim Fellowship and MacArthur Fellowship. MORE

  8. Apr. 26, 2015

    The $50,000 prize, which commemorates Tucker, the great Brooklyn-born tenor, was the latest in a series of accolades for Ms. Barton, a rising star. MORE

  9. Apr. 25, 2015

    Op-Ed article by author Robin Black opposes dominance of writing awards geared toward young emerging writers at expense of awards for emerging writers of any age; contends age-based awards are outdated and discriminatory, favor privilege and perpetuate idea that one must begin writing by certain age; asserts remedy is to take age out of equation altogether and give awards based on career stage. MORE

  10. Apr. 22, 2015

    Ben Ratliff Critic's Notebook notes that jazz greats Carla Bley, George Coleman, Charles Lloyd and club owner Joe Segal were honored at 2015 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters awards ceremony and concert; observes that honorees swing between 'insiders,' who strictly follow Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, and 'outsiders,' who prefer to mix it up. MORE

  11. Apr. 18, 2015

    Paul Sullivan Wealth Matters column explores world of fund-raising galas, like one being prepared by criminal defense attorney Marianne E Bertuna for Rapallo Award, which is given annually to outstanding member of legal community; notes that many charities and philanthropic organizations raise much of their money at galas, and to pull them off requires mastery of small details and ability to balance demands of often outsized egos. MORE

  12. Apr. 16, 2015

    PEN American Center will bestow press freedom award on jailed Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova, joining growing chorus of criticism over abuses by Azerbaijani Pres Ilham Aliyev; Ismayilova reported on corruption in Aliyev's family. MORE

  13. Apr. 12, 2015

    Charles Lloyd, jazz great who began playing in 1960s, is to be inducted as National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master. MORE

  14. Apr. 11, 2015

    Army recognizes victims of 2009 Fort Hood shooting as casualties of war, awarding 47 people either a Purple Heart or civilian equivalent, the Defense of Freedom Medal; gunman, Army psychiatrist Maj Nidal Hasan, was accused in 2011 Senate report of terrorism but Pentagon has long labeled the shootings a domestic criminal act, making victims ineligible for combat-related awards. MORE

  15. Apr. 9, 2015

    Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology will honor shoe designer Manolo Blahnik with its Couture Council for Artistry of Fashion Award in fall 2015. MORE

  16. Apr. 7, 2015

    The Upshot; Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is announcing $1 million prize that it will award every year to college that excels in enrolling and graduating low-income high achievers; Vassar College is inaugural winner. MORE

  17. Apr. 5, 2015

    Associated Press names Connecticut guard Breanna Stewart player of the year for second consecutive year. MORE

  18. Mar. 25, 2015

    The Doors’ first album is among the selections for the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. MORE

  19. Mar. 10, 2015

    Leaders in Armenian diaspora, Hollywood celebrities and human rights activists, as part of larger effort to commemorate 100th anniversary of Armenian genocide, establish Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, which will annually award $1 million to humanitarian who will give money to organizations that inspire them. MORE

  20. Mar. 6, 2015

    Matthew Schneier Fashion Diary column describes glamorous, celebrity-studded cocktail party for semifinalists in the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize. MORE

  21. Mar. 3, 2015

    King Faisal International Prize for service to Islam, one of Saudia Arabia's highest honors, is given to Dr Zakir Naik, prominent Muslim televangelist from India who has been harsh critic of United States; move highlights Saudi Arabia's conflicted position as important American ally as well as supporter of Islamists who profess hatred of West. MORE

  22. Feb. 20, 2015

    Richard Sandomir Sports Business column notes that New York Yankees have been honoring more former players than usual with plaques and retirement of numbers as way to keep fans interested during unsuccessful seasons. MORE

  23. Feb. 16, 2015

    Director Wes Anderson's script for The Grand Budapest Hotel and Graham Moore's script for The Imitation Game are named best original and adapted screenplay at the Writers Guild of America Awards. MORE

  24. Feb. 16, 2015

    New York Yankees will honor pitcher Andy Pettitte by retiring his No 46 jersey and placing plaque in Yankee stadium. MORE

  25. Feb. 11, 2015

    The 2015 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize is being awarded to Harold Holzer for his book “Lincoln and the Power of the Press: The War for Public Opinion.” MORE

  26. Feb. 10, 2015

    Billionaire philanthropist Eli Broad suspends $1 million Broad Prize, saying he cannot find urban school districts that are deserving of award, which has been bestowed upon 12 school districts since 2002. MORE

  27. Feb. 9, 2015

    Choreographer, performer and musician Steven Reker wins American Dance Institute’s second annual Solange MacArthur Award for New Choreography; award provides financial and administrative support to rising choreographer for production of new work. MORE

  28. Jan. 22, 2015

    The playwright won the prize, which provides $50,000 to the winning playwright and an additional $100,000 to defray production costs, for his new play “The Guards at the Taj.” MORE

  29. Jan. 14, 2015

    Mr. Schwarz will be awarded the $200,000 prize, which recognizes classic architecture in modern society. MORE

  30. Jan. 3, 2015

    Vikas Bajaj Editorial Notebook holds that economist Thomas Piketty's rejection of French government's Legion of Honor Award is significant because it comes at time when France is struggling to revive its economy; reflects that it makes sense that Piketty does not want to share in France's economic missteps. MORE

  31. Dec. 31, 2014

    San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner is chosen 2014 Male Athlete of the year by Associated Press. MORE

  32. Dec. 30, 2014

    David Brooks Op-Ed column highlights some of his picks for 2014 Sidney Awards, award of his own creation recognizing the best magazine essays of the year; awards go to articles by George Packer, Nils Gilman, Hanna Rosin and Yuval Levin. MORE

  33. Dec. 24, 2014

    Analysis; look at favorite football players and potential runners-up for each of six major awards for 2014. MORE

  34. Dec. 24, 2014

    National Museum of Women in the Arts, in Washington, will be first American organization to receive Simone de Beauvoir Prize for Women’s Freedom. MORE

  35. Dec. 24, 2014

    Library of Congress announces that it will award 2014 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry to Patricia Smith for her book Shoulda Been Jimi Savannah. MORE

  36. Dec. 13, 2014

    Michael Powell Sports of The Times column finds it amusing that top teams navigating ethical minefield of college football all appeared together at Home Depot College Football Awards show; characterizes event as 'pretense ladled atop pretense,' with coaches who would blow recruiting whistle on one another in four seconds flat sitting next to each other on dais handing out nothing but mutual admiration. MORE

  37. Nov. 17, 2014

    Thriller film Gone Girl wins top prize at 2014 Hollywood Film Awards. MORE

  38. Nov. 13, 2014

    Seventeen-year-old Lydia Ko becomes youngest player to win LPGA Tour's rookie of year award. MORE

  39. Nov. 13, 2014

    Honorees at Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year gala come from fashion and policy, comedy and philanthropy. MORE

  40. Nov. 11, 2014

    New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is named the National League rookie of the year, receiving 26 of 30 first-place votes, after starting 2014 season at Class AAA Las Vegas. MORE

  41. Nov. 11, 2014

    Tyler Kepner On Baseball column notes that Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu was named American League rookie of the year; asserts that Abreu is latest and best example of Cuban players making a quick transition to major league stardom at a reasonable price. MORE

  42. Nov. 7, 2014

    Jon Caramanica holds that 48th Annual Country Music Association Awards, while featuring pop stars, largely fails to reflect state of genre in flux; says show's tepid temperature indicates that genre police still reign. MORE

  43. Nov. 6, 2014

    Emerging shoe designer Paul Andrew, winner of Fashion Fund award, is in the spotlight during annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner. MORE

  44. Nov. 5, 2014

    New York Mets center fielder Juan Lagares wins the National League Gold Glove award, becoming only the 10th Met to win the distinction. MORE

  45. Nov. 1, 2014

    Fielding Bible awards name New York Mets center fielder Juan Lagares best center fielder in MLB for 2014 season. MORE

  46. Oct. 28, 2014

    Documentary filmmaker D A Pennebaker and his wife and collaborator Chris Hegedus are seeking new home for vast archive that includes files, camera equipment and decades worth of films and outtakes; couple is set to receive lifetime achievement award at DOC NYC festival. MORE

  47. Oct. 28, 2014

    Nate Chinen comments on performances and tributes at Jazz Foundation of America's annual gala at Apollo Theater, including lifetime achievement award for Herbie Hancock. MORE

  48. Oct. 27, 2014

    Jose Cohen and Lorenzo Hagerman win 2014 Margaret Mead Filmmaker Award for H20 MX, documentary about economic, political and geographical difficulties that stand between Mexico City’s 22 million residents and safe, reliable water supply. MORE

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Two World War I Soldiers to Posthumously Receive Medal of Honor

Pvt. Henry Johnson and Sgt. William Shemin of the Army will be recognized for valor for risking their lives to protect others on the French front line in 1918.

June 3, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON AWARDS, DECORATIONS AND HONORS AND: Medal of Honor (US) , National Guard , United States Army , World War I (1914-18)

In Sequins or Mufti, Chita Rivera Makes a Big Entrance

A night out at the Strand Hotel with the Broadway star, currently nominated for a Tony (her 10th nomination and potentially her third win).

May 31, 2015, Sunday
MORE ON AWARDS, DECORATIONS AND HONORS AND: Rivera, Chita , Theater , Tony Awards (Theater Awards) , The Visit (Play)

Motion Picture Academy Contemplates Changes

Concerns in Los Angeles include next year’s Oscars ceremony, a new museum and its parking, and a sexual harassment case.

May 27, 2015, Wednesday

‘Hand to God’ Melds Gore and Giggles, Each Often Elicited by a Puppet

This Tony nominee for best play stitches together comedy and horror with the help of Tyrone, the hand puppet that acts as the main character’s angry id.

May 27, 2015, Wednesday

John F. Nash Jr., Math Genius Defined by a ‘Beautiful Mind,’ Dies at 86

The narrative of Dr. Nash’s brilliant rise, the lost years of severe mental illness, and the eventual awarding of a Nobel Prize captured the public mind.

May 25, 2015, Monday

Janine Gibson, Editor Who Led Team That Won Pulitzer, Leaves The Guardian

The prize, shared with The Washington Post, was awarded for articles based on documents leaked by the former National Security Agency contractor Edward J. Snowden.

May 23, 2015, Saturday

Two Elected to National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and John Hay Whitney were elected posthumously to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame.

May 21, 2015, Thursday
MORE ON AWARDS, DECORATIONS AND HONORS AND: Horse Racing , Vanderbilt, Alfred Gwynne , Whitney, John Hay , Halls of Fame , Breeding of Animals

Stan Cornyn, Creative Record Executive, Is Dead at 81

Mr. Cornyn was associated with Warner Bros. Records and had a hand in the careers of acts like Frank Sinatra and the Grateful Dead.

May 16, 2015, Saturday
MORE ON AWARDS, DECORATIONS AND HONORS AND: Deaths (Obituaries) , Grammy Awards , Music , Warner Brothers , Cornyn, Stan (1933-2015)

Lydia Leonard Talks About ‘Wolf Hall’

The actress, who plays Anne Boleyn in the plays, has been nominated for a Tony for her role.

May 10, 2015, Sunday
MORE ON AWARDS, DECORATIONS AND HONORS AND: Theater , Leonard, Lydia , Tony Awards (Theater Awards) , Wolf Hall (Play)

‘Fun Home’ and Other Quests for Self

From “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” to “An American in Paris,” the Broadway season was filled with identity crises.

May 10, 2015, Sunday
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