Academic Challenge Host Jason Nicholas meets with players during a show in 2010.
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12-Time Emmy Award Winner
Since its return to NewsChannel 5 in 2003, Academic Challenge has been honored with 12 regional Emmy Awards and 14 nominations. Academic Challenge has been named Best Teen Program/Special a total of five times, including its most recent award for the 43rd season.
2005 Aurora Award:
Gold Award, Entertainment for Children/Youth.
2005 Videographer Award:
Award of Excellence, Informational Programs.
2005 Accolade Competition:
Honorable mention, Television game show
2005 Communicator Awards:
Honorable mention
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