Jon Stewart's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 22, 2026

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

Jon Stewart is a multifaceted American entertainer known primarily for his role as the host of The Daily Show, a satirical news program, from 1999-2015 and part-time since 2024. Beyond hosting, he is a writer, producer, director, actor, and progressive political commentator. He also hosted The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+ from 2021 to 2023. Stewart's work has been widely recognized, earning him numerous awards including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Peabody Awards. He was also honored with the Bronze Medallion in 2019 and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2022.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

1999: Joins The Daily Show

In 1999, Jon Stewart became the host of The Daily Show, where he also served as a writer and co-executive producer. The show's popularity and critical acclaim grew significantly under his leadership.

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2000: Peabody Award for "Indecision 2000"

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

2001: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing

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

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

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

2003: Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing and Series

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

2004: Peabody Award for "Indecision 2004"

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

2004: Commencement speaker and honorary degree at 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.

2004: Predicted success by Newsweek

In 2004, Newsweek stated that their previous prediction of Jon Stewart becoming an absolute sensation had been correct.

2004: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing

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

2005: George 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.

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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: 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: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing and Grammy Award

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 in 2005 for his recording, America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction.

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2006: 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: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing

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

April 21, 2009: Made a chief in Liberia

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

2009: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing

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

October 26, 2010: Most Influential Man of 2010

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

2011: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing

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

2012: Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing and Series

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

2013: The Colbert Report wins Emmy Awards

In 2013, The Colbert Report, a Daily Show spin-off, won the Primetime Emmy Awards for both Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series, awards typically won by The Daily Show.

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2015: Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing and Series

In 2015, The Daily Show won the 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 season as host.

2016: Third Peabody Award for Tenure at The Daily Show

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

December 16, 2019: Awarded the Bronze Medallion

On December 16, 2019, Jon Stewart was awarded the Bronze Medallion by New York City for his advocacy on behalf of 9/11 victims and families.

2019: Receives New York City Bronze Medallion

In 2019, Jon Stewart received the New York City Bronze Medallion for his advocacy for 9/11 first responders and his role in passing the permanent authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act.

2019: Receives Bronze Medallion

In 2019, Jon Stewart received the New York City Bronze Medallion.

April 24, 2022: Awarded the 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 comedy.

2022: Receives Mark Twain Prize

In 2022, Jon Stewart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

2022: Helps Pass the Honoring our PACT Act

In 2022, Jon Stewart was instrumental in helping pass the Honoring our PACT Act, which expands healthcare access and funding to veterans exposed to toxic substances.

May 2024: Stewart Begins 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, and Stewart and The Daily Show team won the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Talk Series, his 23rd Emmy.

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