The George Foster Peabody Awards program, named for the American businessman and philanthropist George Peabody, honor what are described as the most powerful, enlightening, and invigorating stories in all of television, radio, and online media. Because of their academic affiliation and reputation for discernment, the awards are held in high esteem within the media industry.
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| Subject | Peabody Awards |
| Category | International awards for excellence in radio and television |
| Reading time | 1 min · Advanced |
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