The Bob Hope Humanitarian Award was established in 2002 by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in recognition of the late Bob Hope's trailblazing career. The Award, one of the highest honors presented by the Board, recognizes the contributions made by Hope for more than half a century to the growth and development of radio and television as a family medium and as a platform for political and social commentary.

Oprah Winfrey was the first recipient in 2002.

Bill Cosby won the award in 2003.

Danny Thomas won the award posthumously in 2004.

2002 Acceptance Speech

2003 Award Announcement

2004 Award Announcement