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 an American comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and television host, best known for hosting 'The Daily Show' on Comedy Central from 1999 to 2015 and part-time since 2024. His satirical commentary on news and politics has garnered him widespread recognition and influence. He also hosted 'The Problem with Jon Stewart' on Apple TV+ from 2021 to 2023. Stewart's work has earned him numerous awards, including 24 Primetime Emmy Awards, 2 Grammy Awards, 5 Peabody Awards, the Bronze Medallion in 2019, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2022, solidifying his status as a significant figure in American comedy and political commentary.

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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 US presidential election coverage

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, Jon Stewart was named the "Who's Next?" person for 2004 by Newsweek magazine, with the magazine predicting he would emerge as an absolute sensation in that year.

2003: The Daily Show Wins Two Primetime Emmy Awards

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

2004: Newsweek Claims Correct Prediction

At the end of 2004, Newsweek magazine claimed that they had been correct in their previous prediction that Jon Stewart would emerge as an absolute sensation in that year.

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: 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. He was also the Class Day keynote speaker at Princeton University in 2004.

2004: Peabody Award for US presidential election coverage

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

2004: The Daily Show Wins Two Primetime Emmy Awards

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

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.

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, an annual list of 100 of the most influential people of the year by Time magazine.

2005: The Daily Show Wins Two Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2005, The Daily Show won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series. In 2005, Stewart 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: 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 and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.

February 13, 2008: The Daily Show title restored after Writer's Strike End

On February 13, 2008, the Writer's Strike ended and the title, The Daily Show, was restored to Jon Stewart's show.

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: 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 and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.

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: 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 and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.

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 and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.

2013: The Colbert Report Wins Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2013, the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series went to The Daily Show spin-off The Colbert Report.

2015: The Daily Show Wins Two Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2015, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series for Stewart's last show 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.

July 12, 2019: House Approves 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Bill

On July 12, 2019, the House overwhelmingly approved the bill for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund with a vote of 402–12.

December 16, 2019: Awarded the Bronze Medallion

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

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.

2019: Awarded Bronze Medallion

In 2019, Jon Stewart was honored with the Bronze Medallion.

April 24, 2022: 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 Bipartisan Measure

On August 2, 2022, the PACT Act passed in a bipartisan measure, 84 to 11. Jon Stewart was praised for lending his voice and celebrity to the issue and is credited as being an essential actor in getting the bill passed.

2022: Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

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

May 2024: Stewart to Host 'The Weekly Show' Podcast

In May 2024, it was announced that Jon Stewart would also begin hosting 'The Weekly Show', an original podcast from Comedy Central. Additionally, Stewart and The Daily Show team won the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Talk Series.

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2092: Stewart Advocates for 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

In July 2019, a bill passed to fund health care for 9/11 victims and first responders through 2092, virtually funding health care for 9/11 victims and first responders for life.