April 14, 2024
Laurel Awards
PADDY CHAYEFSKY LAUREL AWARD FOR TELEVISION
Linda Bloodworth Thomason
“This award is especially meaningful not only because it comes from the people in our industry who I revere the most—the writers—but also because it was previously given to my three iconic mentors, Norman Lear, Larry Gelbart and James L. Brooks. And no matter how patently absurd that is, I simply don’t have enough character to turn it down.” – Linda Bloodworth Thomason
Read More Watch SpeechThe Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement is given to that member of the Guild who, in the opinion of the current Board of Directors, has advanced the literature of television through the years, and who has made outstanding contributions to the profession of the television writer.
SCREEN LAUREL AWARD
Photo: Nicolas Aproux
Walter Hill
“Walter Hill's impact on our industry is undeniable. His unique style influenced and educated generations of screenwriters who followed. He has had an enduring, renowned career, and the Guild is honored to present him with the Screen Laurel Award.” – WGAW President Meredith Stiehm
Read More Watch SpeechThe Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement is given to that member of the Guild who, in the opinion of the current Board of Directors, has advanced the literature of the motion picture through the years, and who has made outstanding contributions to the profession of the screen writer.