Awards

Special awards and recognitions, spanning Nancy Cartwright’s many fields of endeavor, include:
Years
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2017
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2006
  • 2005
  • 2004
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • 2000
  • 1999
  • 1996
  • 1995
  • 1994
  • 1992
  • 1990
  • Nancy was nominated for a Primetime Emmy

    Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance The Simpsons for playing: “Bart Simpson/Nelson/Ralph and Todd” for the episode: “The Simpsons: Better Off Ned (2020).”

    Nancy was nominated for a Primetime Emmy
  • CATALYST LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    awarded to Nancy Cartwright

    CATALYST LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
  • Lifetime Achievement Award

    from SOVAS (Society Of Voice Arts and Sciences) and Backstage Magazine.

    Nancy was nominated for a Primetime Emmy: Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for playing “Bart Simpson” in The Simpsons, Episode “Looking For Mr. Goodbart.”

    Nominated for OFTA Television Award for Best Voice-Over Performance in a Animated Program

    Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Nominated for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series

    Comedy/Musical BTVA Television Voice Acting Award

    Nominated for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series
  • Nominated for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series

    Comedy/Musical BTVA Television Voice Acting Award

    Nominated for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series
  • Nominated for Best Female Lead Vocal Performance

    in a Television Series – Comedy/Musical (BTVA)

    Nancy is awarded the Fernando Award for volunteerism and civic accomplishment. It is the highest and most-distinguished award of its kind in LA.

    Inducted as Honorary Mayor of the North San Fernando Valley for the 9th year!

    Nominated for Best Female Lead Vocal Performance
  • Lifetime Happiness Award from The Way to Happiness Foundation

    for Nancy’s extraordinary support and contribution as the International Spokesperson for The Way to Happiness in the distribution and application of the precepts from this booklet for children (and adults!) worldwide.

    Winner of BTVA Television Voice Acting Award Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series The Simpsons as the voice of “Bart Simpson.”

    Commendation Plaque awarded at the West Valley LA Police Station in thanks for Nancy’s dedication and generous donation of time and efforts to the Los Angeles Police Department and the families of the San Fernando Valley.

    Nancy was amongst 9 individuals chosen, from the Fernando Foundation, the highest honor for volunteerism and civic accomplishment.

    Don LaFontaine Legacy Award, a special award created to recognize voice talent and its integral role in marketing and promotion within the entertainment industry. Given to a voice of impact and someone who has contributed with their body of work to the effectiveness of the business, in honor of Don LaFontaine’s name, memory and defining legacy.

    Honorary Degree of Doctor of Communications from Ohio University, in Athens Ohio. Nancy also gave the Commencement Speech to two groups of graduates comprising 14,000 attendees.

    Nancy and Happy House-Community United San Jose honored by the Mayor of San Jose in his 2012 State of the City address as the SJ District 1 Honoree as outstanding citizens and organization for the important volunteer work being done in the City of San Jose that began with the youth and families of District 1 at the Starbird Youth Center and has expanded to the Alma Youth Center.

    Lifetime Happiness Award from The Way to Happiness Foundation
  • Boy Scouts GOOD TURN AWARD

    presented to Nancy by LA County Supervisor, Michael D Antonovich for her good works in the community.

    BTVA (Behind the Voiceover Actors) Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series Nancy was one of the final 5 individuals nominated for 2011 Fernando Award.

    Dayton, Ohio Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame inducted Nancy along with Erma Bombeck into the new category of “Local Talent Making It Nationally!”

    Boys and Girls Club Santa Barbara Shining Star Award Nancy and Happy House “in appreciation for helping our kids make “Good Choices.”

    Boy Scouts GOOD TURN AWARD
  • Congressional Recognition

    presented to Nancy Cartwright for “outstanding and invaluable service to the community” by the Congress of the United States.

    Emmy Award for The Simpsons.

    City of Baton Rouge, LA presented Nancy Cartwright with the key to the city and named her “Honorary Mayor.”

    Congressional Recognition
  • Citizen Commission for Human Rights

    presented to Nancy Cartwright for being a “Human Rights Patriot.”

    Northridge names resident Nancy Cartwright as its Honorary Mayor.

    Citizen Commission for Human Rights
  • Emmy Nomination

    The Simpsons.

    Daytime Emmy Nomination Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program Kim Possible for playing “Rufus.”

    Aurora Awards: Gold Award for A Day in the Life and The Kellys.

    Accolade: A Day in the Life

    Emmy Nomination
  • Houston Film Festival Silver Award

    for The Kellys

    American Film Institute 2000, Honoring a Year of Excellence, The Simpsons. Presented by the American Film Institute to recognize Nancy and the cast of The Simpsons for their contribution to America’s cultural legacy.

    Key to the City of Kettering, OH. Presented to Kettering native Nancy Cartwright by Mayor Marilou Smith at the Dayton “Project Read” literacy event.

    Houston Film Festival Silver Award
  • Los Angeles Times Best Seller List

    Biography: My Life as a 10-Year-Old Boy by Nancy Cartwright.

    Los Angeles Times Best Seller List
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame

    presented to The Simpsons on the occasion of the show’s receipt of a Star on "The Walk of Fame" in Hollywood, California.

    PMA Star Power Award presented to Nancy Cartwright for her promotional contributions “above and beyond what is expected from a celebrity.”

    Emmy Winner Certificate: For Best Animated Program The Simpsons.

    Nancy Cartwright, Founding Member, World Literacy Crusade, Neko Tech Learning Center, Ghana, West Africa.

    Proclamation of “Nancy Cartwright Day” in Kettering, Ohio.

    Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Daytime Emmy Awards Honors

    presented to Nancy Cartwright for contributing to the Emmy Award Winning Program Pinky, Elmyra and the Brain.

    Daytime Emmy Awards Honors
  • Daytime Emmy Awards Honors

    presented to Nancy Cartwright for contributing to the Emmy Award-Winning Program Animaniacs.

    Drama-Logue Award presented to Nancy Cartwright for Best Performance in a One-Person Show, In Search of Fellini.

    Daytime Emmy Awards Honors
  • Annie Award

    presented to Nancy Cartwright for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting in the field of Animation.

    Annie Award
  • County of Los Angeles Public Library Award

    presented to Nancy Cartwright for “her contributions in making the world a more literate place.”

    County of Los Angeles Public Library Award
  • Emmy Award

    presented to Nancy Cartwright for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, The Simpsons, ”Bart Simpson.”

    Elizabeth Andersch Award presented to Nancy Cartwright, “distinguished practitioner in the art of communication; long-time supporter of forensic activities for high school and college, well-known television, film and stage actress; voice of Bart Simpson; and an outstanding performer whose skills on and off the stage have generated respect for her profession.”

    American Library Association Award presented for Nancy’s participation in Night (and Day) of a Thousand Stars.

    Emmy Award
  • Multi-Platinum Sales Award

    presented to Nancy Cartwright to commemorate the sale of more than two million copies of the album The Simpsons Sing the Blues.

    Multi-Platinum Sales Award