Jon Stewart's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jon Stewart. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Jon Stewart is a highly acclaimed American comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and television host. He is best known for hosting The Daily Show from 1999 to 2015 and returning to the show in 2024. Stewart also hosted The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+ from 2021 to 2023. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards, including 23 Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

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2000: The Daily Show Receives Peabody Award for "Indecision 2000"

In 2000, Jon Stewart and other members of The Daily Show received a Peabody Award for "Indecision 2000", covering the 2000 presidential election.

2000: Peabody Award for "Indecision 2000"

In 2000, The Daily Show won a Peabody Award for its coverage of the US presidential election, called "Indecision 2000".

2001: The Daily Show Wins Primetime Emmy Award

In 2001, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program.

December 2003: Stewart Named "Who's Next?" by Newsweek

In December 2003, Newsweek named Jon Stewart the "Who's Next?" person for 2004, predicting his rise to sensation.

2003: The Daily Show Wins Two Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2003, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program, and also for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.

2004: Newsweek Claims Stewart is an Absolute Sensation

At the end of 2004, Newsweek claimed they had correctly predicted that Jon Stewart would emerge as an absolute sensation.

2004: The Daily Show Receives Peabody Award for "Indecision 2004"

In 2004, Jon Stewart and other members of The Daily Show received a Peabody Award for "Indecision 2004", covering the 2004 presidential election.

2004: Stewart Receives Honorary Doctorate from William & Mary

In 2004, Jon Stewart spoke at the commencement ceremonies at his alma mater, William & Mary, and received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree. He was also the Class Day keynote speaker at Princeton University in 2004.

2004: The Daily Show Wins Two Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2004, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program, and also for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.

2004: Peabody Award for "Indecision 2004"

In 2004, The Daily Show won a Peabody Award for its coverage of the US presidential election, called "Indecision 2004".

2005: Stewart and The Daily Show Receive Orwell Award

In 2005, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show received the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) George Orwell Award for Distinguished Contribution to Honesty and Clarity in Public Language.

2005: Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album

In 2005, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for the audiobook edition of America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction.

2005: Stewart Named Among Time 100

In 2005, Jon Stewart was named among the Time 100, Time magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people of the year.

2005: The Daily Show Wins Primetime Emmy Award and Stewart Wins Grammy

In 2005, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program. Jon Stewart also won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for his recording, America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction.

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2006: Stewart Receives Honorary All-America Award

In 2006, Jon Stewart was presented an Honorary All-America Award by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).

2006: The Daily Show Wins Primetime Emmy Award

In 2006, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program.

February 13, 2008: Writers Guild Strike Ends

On February 13, 2008, the Writers Guild strike ended, allowing The Daily Show to resume its normal production.

February 24, 2008: Hosts 80th Academy Awards

On February 24, 2008, Jon Stewart returned to host the 80th Academy Awards. The reception to his performance was improved compared to his previous hosting gig, with many praising his playful and irreverent tone.

2008: Stewart Speaks at Hamilton College

In 2008, Jon Stewart was the Sacerdote Great Names speaker at Hamilton College.

April 21, 2009: Stewart Made Chief in Liberia

On April 21, 2009, Jon Stewart was made a chief by the President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

2009: The Daily Show Wins Primetime Emmy Award

In 2009, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program.

October 26, 2010: Stewart Named Most Influential Man of 2010

On October 26, 2010, Jon Stewart was named the Most Influential Man of 2010 by AskMen.

2011: The Daily Show Wins Primetime Emmy Award

In 2011, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program.

2012: The Daily Show Wins Primetime Emmy Award

In 2012, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program.

2013: The Colbert Report Wins Emmy Awards

In 2013, The Colbert Report received the Primetime Emmy Award for both Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series, awards which previously had been won by The Daily Show.

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2015: The Daily Show Wins Two Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2015, The Daily Show received Primetime Emmy Awards for both Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series for Stewart's final year as host.

2016: Stewart Receives Peabody Award for Tenure at The Daily Show

In 2016, Jon Stewart received a Peabody Award for his tenure at The Daily Show.

December 16, 2019: Stewart Awarded Bronze Medallion for 9/11 Advocacy

On December 16, 2019, Jon Stewart was one of eighteen individuals and organizations awarded the Bronze Medallion, the highest award conferred upon civilians by New York City, for his advocacy on behalf of 9/11 victims and families.

2019: Receives NYC Bronze Medallion

In 2019, Jon Stewart received the New York City Bronze Medallion for his advocacy work for 9/11 first responders.

April 24, 2022: Stewart Awarded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

On April 24, 2022, Jon Stewart was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., for his lifelong contribution to the world of comedy.

August 2, 2022: PACT Act Passes in Congress

On August 2, 2022, the PACT Act passed in Congress with bipartisan support, by a vote of 84 to 11.

2022: Receives Mark Twain Prize

In 2022, Jon Stewart received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

May 2024: Hosting The Weekly Show Podcast

In May 2024, it was announced that Jon Stewart would additionally begin hosting The Weekly Show, an original podcast from Comedy Central. His work on 'The Daily Show' also earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Talk Series, marking his 23rd Emmy.