Award given annually to honor someone "who has made outstanding contributions to television on or off the screen."
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VAN NUYS, CA – NOVEMBER 22: Television personality and comedian Ellen DeGeneres kicks off the Duracell Toys for Tots initiative ‘Power A Smile’ campaign at the Van Nuys Airport on November 22, 2013 in Van Nuys, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/WireImage)
The Golden Globe Awards will give its new TV special achievement trophy to someone who has been a pioneering sitcom star, a TV talk-show host and a game-show MC — Ellen DeGeneres.
From left: ctors Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman, Zoe Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley pose with the Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television award for 'Big Little Lies' in the press room during The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
From left: Actors Alexis Bledel and Yvonne Strahovski, Hulu's Chief Content Officer Craig Erwich and actors Elisabeth Moss, Madeline Brewer and Amanda Brugel attend FOX, FX and Hulu 2018 Golden Globe Awards After Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
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From left: TV personalities Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey and director Ava DuVernay attend The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Singer Justin Timberlake (left) and actor Sterling K. Brown enjoy NBC and USA Network's post-Golden Globe Awards party Sunday, January 7, 2018, in the Jean-Georges Restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.
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From left: Actor Nicole Kidman, singer Keith Urban, astronaut Buzz Aldrin and guest attend HBO's official Golden Globe Awards afterparty at Circa 55 Restaurant on Jan. 7, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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Actors Helen Mirren (left) and Viola Davis celebrate The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards with Moet & Chandon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
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From left: Drake, Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos, actor Aziz Ansari, singer Mary J Blige and musician Pharrell Williams attend the Netflix Golden Globes afterparty at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Actors Saoirse Ronan (left) and James Franco celebrate The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards with Moet & Chandon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
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From left: Actor Emilia Clarke, athlete Tatyana McFadden and comedian Andy Samberg attend HBO's Official 2018 Golden Globe Awards After Party on January 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
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From left: Actors Christian Slater, Kyle McLachlan and Armie Hammer attend the Official Viewing and After Party of The Golden Globe Awards hosted by The Hollywood Foreign Press Association on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Top row, from left: Actors Susan Sarandon, Emma Watson, Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington, Michelle Williams, Laura Dern. Bottom row, from left: Actors Hong Chau and Reese Witherspoon and activists Ai-jen Poo, Marai Larasi and Tarana Burke. The women attended the 2018 InStyle and Warner Bros. 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Seen from left in this handout photo provided by Netflix: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Shawn Levy and Noah Schnapp attend the Netflix Golden Globes after party at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
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From left: actor Salma Hayek, singer/songwriter Mariah Carey and actor Ashley Judd attend the 2018 InStyle and Warner Bros. 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association said Monday that the Carol Burnett Award — the small-screen version of the group's film counterpart, the Cecil B. DeMille Award — will go to DeGeneres, a multiple Emmy winner and Golden Globe nominee.
It is given annually to honor someone "who has made outstanding contributions to television on or off the screen." The first Carol Burnett Award last year fittingly went to Burnett herself.
In a statement, association President Lorenzo Soria hailed DeGeneres as "a pioneer who has captivated audiences for nearly 25 years with her undeniable charm and wit."
