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Humor Heroes and Honorees

Over the past 40+ years, we have been delighted to honor our heroes and heroines at our international conference on “The Positive Power of Humor and Creativity.” These honorees’ humor and creativity have touched many lives.

National Humor Treasure Award
Steve Allen
Sid Caesar
Victor Borge
Peter Funt/Candid Camera
Brett Leake
Loretta LaRoche
Carol Channing
Soupy Sales
Art Buchwald
Yakov Smirnoff
David Hyde Pierce
Bob Newhart
Gilda Radner (accepted by Joanna Bull,
co-founder with Gene Wilder of Gilda’s Club)
Mark Russell
The Smothers Brothers

Corporate Compassion, Humor & Creativity Award
Quad/Graphics
Southwest Airlines and Ben & Jerry’s

Humor in Action: Making a Difference Award
Michael Christensen
Clowns on Rounds
Double H Hole in the Woods Ranch
Leslie Gibson

Creativity in Action: Making a Difference Award
Rick Little
Peter Yarrow (from Peter, Paul and Mary)
Dr. Edgar Mitchell (Apollo moon-walking astronaut)
Dr. Walter Turnbull (Boys Choir of Harlem)
Ruth Pelham, The Music Mobile

Humor and Altruism Award
Kevin Clash (Elmo)
Teri Garr
David Hyde Pierce
Meadowlark Lemon
Al Roker
Alvin Herndon
Michael Pritchard

Humor, Hope and Healing Award
Ronald McDonald House

FBI (Funny Business Inspiration) Award
Mike Veeck

Laughtime Achievement Award
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz (accepted by Lucie Arnaz)

Never Say Die! Award
Pat Paulsen (accepted by Noma Paulsen)

Pied Piper of Play Prize
Matt Weinstein

LOL Legacy of Laughter Award
Norman Cousins (accepted by Dr. Andrea Cousins)

International Survive AND Thrive Award
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Edison Pena (rescued Chilean miner)

Creativity and Altruism: Making a Difference Award
Noel Paul Stookey (“Paul” in Peter, Paul and Mary)