"[1] The Golden Globe Foundation board of directors selects the honorees based on their body of work and the lasting impact that their television career achievements have had on both the industry and audiences.
It was first presented at the 76th Golden Globe Awards ceremony in January 2019 and is named in honor of its first recipient, actress and trailblazer Carol Burnett.
The youngest honoree was television writer, director, and producer Ryan Murphy, at age 57 in 2023.
The oldest honoree was television writer and producer Norman Lear, at age 98 in 2021.
In addition to her television success, she's an advocate and philanthropist, lending her voice to those who don't have one, and spreading kindness and joy through the power of her platform."