Children’s Discovery Museum has honored the following noteworthy individuals and organizations for their legacy benefiting the lives and learning of children.
2021: Roberta Guaspari, Violinist, Teacher, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Performance, Opus 118 Harlem School of Music
2019: Dr. Milton Chen, Education Innovator and Author
2018: Steve Smith, Astronaut
2017: Sonia Manzano, Actress and Writer for Children’s Television Workshop
2016: Ruby Bridges, Civil Rights Activist
2015: Steve Wozniak, Founding Philanthropist for Children’s Discovery Museum
2015: Sally Osberg, Founding Executive Director of Children’s Discovery Museum
2014: DeBartolo York Family and the 49ers Foundation
2013: Alice Waters, Renowned Chef and Owner of Chez Panisse
2012: Heidi Murkoff, Author of What to Expect When You’re Expecting
2011: Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic Figure Skating Champion
2010: Dr. Sally Ride, Science Proponent and First Woman in Space
2009: Alonzo Mourning, Founder of AM Charities
2008: Ronnie Lott, Founder of All Stars Helping Kids
2007: T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., Renowned Pediatrician
2006: John Cassidy, Co-founder of Klutz Press
2005: Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), Author and Illustrator
2004: Bil Keane, Cartoonist Creator of The Family Circus
2003: Caroll Spinney, Master Puppeteer of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch
2001: Rob Reiner and I am Your Child Foundation
2000: The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
1999: Fred Rogers, Creator of Mister Rogers Neighborhood