Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has announced the 2025 honorees who will participate in its 13th annual SCAD TV party in Atlanta. The university’s signature event celebrating the best in television and streaming is scheduled for February 5-7 at the SCADshow Theater.
The list of this year’s awards includes, among other things, Emmy-winning “Shōgun” producer/starr Hiroyuki Sanadawho will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox (“Clean Slate”), who will receive the Impact Award, Netflix star Noah Centineo (“The Recruit,” “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before ”), who will receive the Distinguished Performance Award, “Outlander” star Sophie Skelton, who will receive the Lumiere Award, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” star Walker Scobell, who will receive the Rising Star Award, Emmy winner Uzo Aduba (“The Residence”), who will receive The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award, and key members of the cast and crew behind the new NBC comedy “St. Denis Medical,” including stars Allison Tolman and Kahyun Kim and creators Eric Ledgin and Justin Spitzer, all of whom will be there to accept the Breakthrough Cast Award on behalf of the show.
The group joins previously announced Variety Showrunner Award winners, “Stranger Things” creators the Duffer brotherswhich will be presented by actor Caleb McLaughlin at the festival’s Opening Night Gala. All honorees are scheduled to attend screenings and participate in conversations highlighting their achievements and illustrious careers.
“It’s always exciting to be back in Atlanta for our annual SCAD TVfest, shining a spotlight on television’s top shows and creators! Our students are so passionate about all aspects of television – from production, casting, animation and more. This is an incredibly special moment for them to hear from the best and brightest in the business,” said Christina Routhier, executive director of SCAD Theaters and Festivals, in a statement. “We are excited to celebrate our extraordinary honorees this year, from the legendary Hiroyuki Sanada and the trailblazing Laverne Cox to name a few TVs hottest stars like Noah Centineo, Sophie Skelton, Walker Scobell and the cast of the lively new series “St. Denis Medical’. We look forward to an unforgettable, action-packed three days in Atlanta!”
The full 2025 schedule, including gala premiere screenings, spotlights, panel discussions, Q&A events and other original content can be found at SCAD TVfest website.
