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Held annually each year since 1996 -- except in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic -- the FAMILY FILM AWARDS honors excellence in family oriented film making, with awards presented to G and PG rated feature movies and TV shows. The inaugural event, hosted by Beau Bridges, Anna Chlumsky, and Joey Lawrence, was broadcast on Thursday, August 22, 1996 from 8-10pm ET/PT on CBS. The nominees were selected by a blue-ribbon panel appointed by the World Film Institute, and the public voted online to determine the winners in 15 categories. Bob Hope was honored with a lifetime achievement award. Starting with the 26th annual event, the program became the FAMILY FILM AND TV AWARDS (January 27, 2024), presented to both television series and movies, with a panel of industry leaders, celebrities, and the readers of "Popstar! Magazine" voting for their top choices in 11 different categories.

For the 20th annual FAMILY FILM AWARDS, George Hamilton and Diane Ladd announced the nominees at a press event held at the Hilton Universal City Hotel on August 27, 2015. Award winners were announced at the closing day of the 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival (May 22, 2016). Tim Conway was awarded the first Lifetime Achievement Award for Television. In addition, thereafter this award was to be known as the Tim Conway Family Film Lifetime Achievement Award for Television. Diane Ladd was the recipient for the Lifetime Achievement Award for Film.

Winners of the 21st Annual FAMILY FILM AWARDS were announced on May 21, 2017 during the 70th Cannes Film Festival, and the awards ceremony was held later in the year on December 11 at The Beverly Hills Women's Club. Jimmy Rooney was set to emcee the ceremony

The 22nd FAMILY FILM AWARDS were held on September 27, 2018 at the Hilton Universal Hotel Ballroom. Margaret O'Brien earned the Lifetime Achievement Award for Film, while Michael Learned was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Television. Mike Glazer, Mike Black and Matt Walker were tapped to emcee the event.

The 23rd FAMILY FILM AWARDS took place on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the Hilton Universal Hotel Ballroom, where Jerry Mathers and Marla Gibbs respectively took home the male and female Lifetime Achievement Awards for Television, while Andy Madadian won the Lifetime Achievement Award for Music. Richard Halpern was scheduled to be the emcee.

Making its return to television, the 24th FAMILY FILM AWARDS debuted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 8pm ET on ReelzChannel, nearly two months after being taped at the Universal Hilton Hotel on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Dean Cain hosted the event, which honored Ann-Margaret with the Lifetime Achievement Award and Michelle Yeoh with the Global Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominees and award winners in each category were selected by a Blue Ribbon Panel made up of entertainment industry executives.

On Monday, December 26, 2022 from 8-10pm ET/PT, The CW premiered the 25th annual FAMILY FILM AWARDS, hosted by Dean Cain and Laura McKenzie. A panel of industry leaders, celebrities, and the readers of Popstar! Magazine voted for their top choices in 20 different categories, covering both both television series and movies. The winner of each category received their award during the broadcast, which was taped more than two months earlier on October 15.

On Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 8-9pm ET/PT, CBS premiered the 26th annual FAMILY FILM AND TV AWARDS, hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila and Amanda Kloots. Awards are presented to both television series and movies. A panel of industry leaders, celebrities and the readers of Popstar! Magazine voted for their top choices in 11 different categories. The winners of each category receive their award during the one-hour special, which shows highlights from the ceremony that took place earlier in the week in Los Angeles.
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Hosted by Kevin Frazier and Amanda Kloots, the 27th annual FAMILY FILM AND TV AWARDS debuted on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 8-9pm ET/PT on CBS. Jerry Mathers, renowned for his beloved role as Beaver Cleaver on the classic television series LEAVE IT TO BEAVER, will be honored with the Icon Award. Nominees in TV categories include:

Outstanding Actors in a TV Series
Amandla Stenberg (THE ACOLYTE)
Gordon Cormier (AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER)
Iain Armitage (YOUNG SHELDON)
Louisa Harland (RENEGADE NELL)
Walker Scobell (PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS)

Best Iconic Classic Television Series
HAPPY DAYS
HOME IMPROVEMENT
SAVED BY THE BELL
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW
THE WONDER YEARS

Best Competition Series Television
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR
BIG BROTHER
SURVIVOR
THE AMAZING RACE

Best Game Show
FAMILY FEUD
LET'S MAKE A DEAL
LINGO
THE PRICE IS RIGHT
WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Outstanding Reality Show
LEGO MASTERS
LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG WORLD
MASTERS OF ILLUSION
MILITARY MAKEOVER WITH MONTEL

Best Ensemble Television Series
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS
THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
YOUNG SHELDON