The NCFR Media Awards
The National Council on Family Relations recognised Degrassi: The Next Generation for its quality family programming at its 34th Annual Awards in 2001, and 36th in 2003. The awards recognize excellence in commercial and educational television that address social issues. Degrassi has received seven first place awards for six episodes, two second place award for two more episodes, and an honorable mention for another.
| Year | Category | Series | Nominee | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Teenage Pregnancy and Sexuality | Degrassi: The Next Generation | "The Mating Game" | Won | 1st Place |
| Marital and Family Issues | Degrassi: The Next Generation | "Parent's Day" | Won | 1st Place | |
| Communications | Degrassi: The Next Generation | "Parent's Day" | Won | 1st Place | |
| Addiction/Substance | Degrassi: The Next Generation | "Basketball Diaries" | Won | 1st Place | |
| Contemporary Social Issues | Degrassi: The Next Generation | "Eye of the Beholder" | Won | 1st Place | |
| Human Development Across the Life Span | Degrassi: The Next Generation | "Coming of Age" | Won | 2nd Place | |
| 2003 | Family Violence/Abuse | Degrassi: The Next Generation | "When Doves Cry" | Won | 1st Place |
| Diverse Family Systems | Degrassi: The Next Generation | "Don't Believe the Hype" | Won | 1st Place | |
| Sexuality/Sex Roles/Teen Pregnancy | Degrassi: The Next Generation | "Careless Whisper" | Won | 2nd Place | |
| Health/Stress/Crisis | Degrassi: The Next Generation | "Shout" | Won | Honourable Mention |
Read more about this topic: List Of Awards And Nominations Received By The Degrassi Franchise
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