Awards & Recognition

Andrew Lack’s recognition for a career spanning four decades in media and journalism

Notable Documentary Projects

“Inside Afghanistan” (1988)

Comprehensive analysis of Soviet occupation and its implications

“Bittersweet Memories: A Vietnam Reunion” (1981)

Powerful retrospective on Vietnam War veterans

“People Like Us” (1982)

Contributing to CBS Reports’ acclaimed documentary series

Emmy Awards

16 Emmy Awards for excellence in television production and journalism

Selected Emmy-Winning Productions

“The Boat People” (1980)

Category: Outstanding Program Achievement
Network: CBS Reports
Subject: Vietnamese refugees fleeing post-war persecution
Role: Producer

“The Defense of the United States” (1981)

Collaboration: With Bob Schieffer
Network: CBS Reports
Host: Walter Cronkite
Format: Five-part documentary series on Cold War strategy

CBS News Era (1977-1985)

10 Emmy Awards earned during tenure at CBS for:

“Inside Afghanistan” – Soviet-Afghan War coverage
“The Real Malcolm X: An Intimate Portrait of the Man”
“Teddy” – Profile of Senator Ted Kennedy
Various 60 Minutes segments
CBS Reports documentary series

DuPont-Columbia Awards

4 Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism

Among journalism’s most prestigious honors, recognizing outstanding contributions to broadcast and digital journalism

Selected DuPont-Columbia Award Winners

“The Boat People” (1980)

Awards: Emmy Award AND DuPont-Columbia Award
Role: Producer
Significance: Groundbreaking coverage of Vietnamese refugees
Impact: Set new standards for humanitarian crisis reporting

“The Defense of the United States” (1981)

Awards: Emmy Award AND DuPont-Columbia Award
Collaboration: With Bob Schieffer and Walter Cronkite
Format: Five-part analysis of Cold War military strategy

Peabody Awards

2 Awards for outstanding contributions to electronic media

Recognizing the most powerful, enlightening, and invigorating stories in television, radio, and online media

Selected Peabody Awards

“60 Minutes: Lenell Geter’s in Jail” (1983)

Role: Producer
Impact: Exposed wrongful imprisonment case in Texas
Recognition: 1983 Peabody Award (CBS News)

“The Plane That Fell From the Sky” (CBS Reports)

Role: Executive Producer
Subject: Investigation of TWA flight malfunction
Recognition: 1983 Peabody Award (CBS News)

Ohio State Awards

5 Awards for excellence in educational and public affairs broadcasting

Honoring excellence in educational, informational, and public affairs broadcasting

Additional Honors

Overseas Press Club Award

For outstanding international journalism

George Polk Award

For special achievement in journalism

American Bar Association

2 Gavel Awards for fostering public understanding of the law

Clarion Award

For clear, concise communications in the public interest

Legacy of Excellence

Andrew Lack’s awards represent groundbreaking achievements across multiple decades and platforms. His work has consistently set new standards for investigative journalism, documentary filmmaking, and broadcast excellence.

Additional Context

Many of Andrew Lack’s awards from the 1970s and 1980s were granted to CBS News collectively, reflecting the collaborative nature of broadcast journalism during this era. His leadership roles as producer and executive producer were instrumental in achieving these honors.