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The 29th Young Artist Awards ceremony, presented by the
Young Artist Association The Young Artist Award (originally known as the Youth in Film Award) is an accolade presented by the Young Artist Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1978 to honor excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young ...
, honored excellence of young performers under the age of 21 in the fields of film, television and theatre for the year 2007, and took place on March 30, 2008 at the Sportsmen's Lodge in
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. The big winner that year was '' Bridge to Terabithia'', with one of the rare "sweeps" in the history of the Young Artist Awards. The film won all categories for which it was nominated, taking a total of five awards – "Best 'Fantasy' Family Feature Film", "Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film" for Josh Hutcherson, "Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film" for AnnaSophia Robb, "Best Young Actress Age 10 and Under in a Feature Film" for Bailee Madison, and "Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film" for the entire young cast. Established in 1978 by long-standing Hollywood Foreign Press Association member, Maureen Dragone, the Young Artist Association was the first organization to establish an awards ceremony specifically set to recognize and award the contributions of performers under the age of 21 in the fields of
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Categories

★ Bold indicates the winner in each category.


Best Performance in a Feature Film


Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor

Josh Hutcherson – '' Bridge to Terabithia'' – Buena Vista Pictures *
Alex Etel Alexander Nathan Etel (born 19 September 1994) is a former English actor most known for his lead roles in the 2004 film '' Millions'' and the 2007 film '' The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep''. Early life Etel was born in a hospital on the outsk ...
– '' The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep'' – Columbia Pictures *
Miles Heizer Miles Dominic Heizer (born May 16, 1994) is an American actor. On television, he is known for portraying Alex Standall in the Netflix original series ''13 Reasons Why'' and Drew Holt in the NBC drama series '' Parenthood''. He has also appeared i ...
– ''
Rails & Ties ''Rails & Ties'' is a 2007 American drama film directed by Alison Eastwood and written by Micky Levy. It tells the story of a young boy and his mentally-ill widowed mother who commits suicide in her car by parking on a railroad track. The boy conf ...
'' – Warner Brothers * Freddie Highmore – '' August Rush'' – Warner Brothers *
Jacob Kogan Jacob Pavlovich Kogan (born May 28, 1995) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for playing the title role in the 2007 psychological thriller ''Joshua'' and as the young Spock in J. J. Abrams' '' Star Trek''. Life and career Kogan was ...
– ''
Joshua Joshua () or Yehoshua ( ''Yəhōšuaʿ'', Tiberian: ''Yŏhōšuaʿ,'' lit. 'Yahweh is salvation') ''Yēšūaʿ''; syr, ܝܫܘܥ ܒܪ ܢܘܢ ''Yəšūʿ bar Nōn''; el, Ἰησοῦς, ar , يُوشَعُ ٱبْنُ نُونٍ '' Yūšaʿ ...
'' – Fox Searchlight Pictures * Logan Lerman – '' 3:10 to Yuma'' – Lionsgate *
Zach Mills Zachary Mills (born December 26, 1995) is an American former actor. Personal life Zach was born in Lakewood, Ohio, to Kerry and Patrick. His father is from Cleveland, and his mother is from New York, which is where Zach performed his first p ...
– ''
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium ''Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium'' is the best movie ever and a 2007 children's fantasy comedy film written and directed by Zach Helm, produced by FilmColony, Mandate Pictures, Walden Media, Richard N. Gladstein and James Garavente, and with mu ...
'' – 20th Century Fox * Alex Neuberger – ''
Underdog An underdog is a person or group in a competition, usually in sports and creative works, who is largely expected to lose. The party, team, or individual expected to win is called the favorite or top dog. In the case where an underdog wins, the ...
'' – Buena Vista Pictures * Chris O'Neil – ''
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'' – New Line Cinema * Alejandro Polanco – ''
Chop Shop A chop shop is a business, often mimicking a body shop, that illicitly disassembles stolen motor vehicles and sells their parts. Chop shops are often linked to car-theft rings as part of a broader organized crime enterprise. In the United Sta ...
'' – Koch Lober Films


Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress

AnnaSophia Robb – '' Bridge to Terabithia'' – Buena Vista Pictures * Gracie Bednarczyk – ''
Grace Is Gone ''Grace Is Gone'' is a 2007 American drama film written and directed by James C. Strouse in his directorial debut. It stars John Cusack as a father who cannot bring himself to tell his two daughters that their mother, a soldier in the U.S. Army, ha ...
'' – The Weinstein Company * Abigail Breslin – '' No Reservations'' – Warner Brothers * Isamar Gonzales – ''
Chop Shop A chop shop is a business, often mimicking a body shop, that illicitly disassembles stolen motor vehicles and sells their parts. Chop shops are often linked to car-theft rings as part of a broader organized crime enterprise. In the United Sta ...
'' – Koch Lober Films * Kay Panabaker – '' Moondance Alexander'' – 20th Century Fox * Dakota Blue Richards – '' The Golden Compass'' – New Line Cinema * Emma Roberts – ''
Nancy Drew Nancy Drew is a Fictional character, fictional character appearing in several Mystery fiction, mystery book series, movies, and a TV show as a teenage amateur sleuth. The books are ghostwriter, ghostwritten by a number of authors and published ...
'' – Warner Brothers * Saoirse Ronan – '' Atonement'' – Focus Features


Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor (Fantasy or Drama)

Leon G. Thomas III – '' August Rush'' – Warner Brothers *
Alex Ferris Alexander Ferris (born April 23, 1997) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for playing Billy Gornicke in the road film '' RV'' (2006), Victor Newton in the thriller film '' The Invisible'' (2007), Young Henry DeTamble in the drama film ''The Ti ...
– '' The Invisible'' – Buena Vista Pictures *
Dillon Freasier Dillon Freasier (born March 6, 1996) is an American former actor. His only film role was in the 2007 film ''There Will Be Blood''. Career Freasier was not an actor when chosen for his role in ''There Will Be Blood''. After several failed attemp ...
– '' There Will Be Blood'' – Paramount Pictures *
Soren Fulton Soren may refer to: *Søren, a given name of Scandinavian origin, also spelled ''Sören'' * Suren (disambiguation), a Persian name also rendered as Soren * 3864 Søren, main belt asteroid * Sōren, also known as ''Chongryon'' and ''Zai-Nihon Chōse ...
– '' South of Pico'' – Snails Pace Productions *
Jordan Garrett Jordan Garrett (born December 17, 1992) is an American actor. Garrett has made guest appearances in numerous television shows, including '' Law & Order: SVU'', ''Crossing Jordan'', ''Criminal Minds'', '' Six Feet Under'', ''Medium'', ''Hidden Hi ...
– '' Death Sentence'' – 20th Century Fox *
Devon Gearhart Devon Gearhart (born May 5, 1995) is an American actor. Early life Gearhart was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and began acting at the age of seven, landing national commercials with Burger King, PBS, Pizza Hut and the Cartoon Network ...
– ''
Canvas Canvas is an extremely durable plain-woven fabric used for making sails, tents, marquees, backpacks, shelters, as a support for oil painting and for other items for which sturdiness is required, as well as in such fashion objects as handbags ...
'' – Screen Media Films * Bailey Hughes – ''Good Time Max'' – Rabbit Bandini Productions *
Denzel Whitaker Denzel Dominique Whitaker (born June 15, 1990) is an American actor. Beginning his career as a child actor, he acted in the films '' Training Day'' (2001) and '' The Ant Bully'' (2006) before portraying James Farmer Jr. in ''The Great Debaters' ...
– '' The Great Debaters'' – MGM


Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor (Comedy or Musical)

Zachary Gordon Zachary Adam Gordon (born February 15, 1998) is an American actor. He rose to prominence by playing Greg Heffley in the first three films of the ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' film series. He then went on to play Tate Wilson in '' Good Trouble'' and Ja ...
– ''
Georgia Rule ''Georgia Rule'' is a 2007 American comedy-drama film directed by Garry Marshall, written by Mark Andrus, and starring Jane Fonda, Lindsay Lohan, Felicity Huffman, Dermot Mulroney, Cary Elwes, and Garrett Hedlund. The original score was composed ...
'' – Universal Pictures * Max Baldry – ''
Mr. Bean's Holiday ''Mr. Bean's Holiday'' is a 2007 comedy film directed by Steve Bendelack and written by Hamish McColl and Robin Driscoll, from a story penned by Simon McBurney. Based on the British sitcom series ''Mr. Bean'' created by Rowan Atkinson and Richar ...
'' – Universal Pictures *
Jimmy Bennett James Michael Bennett (born February 9, 1996) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as a child actor in ''Daddy Day Care'', ''Hostage'', ''The Amityville Horror'', ''Poseidon'', ''Evan Almighty'', ''Orphan'', ''Shorts'', and as young ...
– ''
Evan Almighty ''Evan Almighty'' is a 2007 American comedy film, and a Spin-off (media), spin-off of ''Bruce Almighty'' (2003). The film was directed by Tom Shadyac, written by Steve Oedekerk, based on the characters created by Steve Koren and Mark O'Keefe (sc ...
'' – Universal Pictures * Dylan McLaughlin – ''
Georgia Rule ''Georgia Rule'' is a 2007 American comedy-drama film directed by Garry Marshall, written by Mark Andrus, and starring Jane Fonda, Lindsay Lohan, Felicity Huffman, Dermot Mulroney, Cary Elwes, and Garrett Hedlund. The original score was composed ...
'' – Universal Pictures * Graham Phillips – ''
Evan Almighty ''Evan Almighty'' is a 2007 American comedy film, and a Spin-off (media), spin-off of ''Bruce Almighty'' (2003). The film was directed by Tom Shadyac, written by Steve Oedekerk, based on the characters created by Steve Koren and Mark O'Keefe (sc ...
'' – Universal Pictures *
Ed Sanders Edward Sanders (born August 17, 1939) is an American poet, singer, activist, author, publisher and longtime member of the rock band the Fugs. He has been called a bridge between the Beat and hippie generations. Sanders is considered to have bee ...
– '' Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'' – Paramount Pictures


Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress

Jasmine Jessica Anthony Jasmine Jessica Anthony is an American actress. She made her debut in the 2002 film ''Catch Me If You Can''. In 2005, she was cast as Amy Calloway in the ABC drama series '' Commander in Chief''. Filmography Film * ''Catch Me If You Can'' (2002) ...
– ''
1408 Year 1408 ( MCDVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events January–December * February 19 – Battle of Bramham Moor: A royalist army defeats the last remnants of ...
'' – MGM *
Courtney Taylor Burness Courtney is a name of Old French origin, introduced into England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It has two quite distinct interpretations: firstly, the surname may be locational, from places called Courtenay in the regions of Loiret and Gât ...
– '' Premonition'' – MGM * Hannah Lochner – '' Firehouse Dog'' – 20th Century Fox * Taylor Momsen – ''
Underdog An underdog is a person or group in a competition, usually in sports and creative works, who is largely expected to lose. The party, team, or individual expected to win is called the favorite or top dog. In the case where an underdog wins, the ...
'' – Buena Vista Pictures *
Jamia Simone Nash Jamia Simone Nash (born August 21, 1996) in Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S., also known simply as Jamia, is an American singer and actress. Career Nash's first national appearance was in ''Love & Basketball'' in 2000 in which she played Quincy an ...
– '' August Rush'' – Warner Brothers * Keke Palmer – '' Cleaner'' – Screen Gems * Kristen Stewart – '' Into the Wild'' – Paramount Vantage


Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actor Ten and Under

★ Micah Berry – '' Things We Lost in the Fire'' – Paramount Pictures *
Nicholas Art Nicholas Reese Art (born January 13, 1999) is an American former child actor. He is best known for his roles in the films ''Syriana'' (2005) and ''The Nanny Diaries'' (2007). Life and career Art was born in Milford, Connecticut on January 13, ...
– '' The Nanny Diaries'' – MGM *
Jackson Bond The Invasion may refer to: * ''The Invasion'' (album), 2011 album by Nigerian duo P-Square * ''The Invasion'' (Doctor Who), a 1968 ''Doctor Who'' serial starring Patrick Troughton * ''The Invasion'' (film), a 2007 film starring Nicole Kidman and ...
– '' The Invasion'' – Warner Brothers *
Bobby Coleman Robert Moorhouse Coleman III (born May 5, 1997) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as a child actor in the films '' Martian Child'' (2007), as the title character, and '' The Last Song'' (2010). Life and career Robert Coleman ...
– ''
Martian Child ''Martian Child'' is a 2007 American comedy-drama film directed by Menno Meyjes and based on David Gerrold's 1994 novelette (not the expanded 2002 novel) of the same name. The film stars John Cusack as a writer who adopts a strange young boy ( ...
'' – New Line Cinema *
Nathan Gamble Nathan Gamble (born January 12, 1998) is an American actor who made his feature film debut in '' Babel'' (2006), for which he was nominated for a 2007 Young Artist Award. He is best known for his role as Sawyer Nelson in ''Dolphin Tale'' and the ...
– '' The Mist'' – MGM * Samuel Garland – ''
The Reaping ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the m ...
'' – Warner Brothers * Dakota Goyo – ''
Resurrecting the Champ ''Resurrecting the Champ'' is a 2007 American sports drama film directed by Rod Lurie and written by Michael Bortman and Allison Burnett, based on a ''Los Angeles Times Magazine'' article entitled "Resurrecting the Champ" by J. R. Moehringer. Th ...
'' – Yari Film Group * Jeremy Karson – '' Music & Lyrics'' – Warner Brothers * Austin Williams – ''
Michael Clayton ''Michael Clayton'' is a 2007 American legal thriller film written and directed by Tony Gilroy in his feature directorial debut and starring George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, and Sydney Pollack. Clooney plays lawyer Michael Clayton, w ...
'' – Warner Brothers


Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actress Ten and Under

Bailee Madison – '' Bridge to Terabithia'' – Buena Vista Pictures *
Rachel Covey Rachel Covey (born June 15, 1998) is an American actress, playwright, and composer. She is known for her roles in the 2005 film ''Duane Hopwood'' alongside David Schwimmer and the 2007 Disney movie '' Enchanted'' alongside Patrick Dempsey and ...
– '' Enchanted'' – Walt Disney Pictures *
Megan McKinnon Megan Elizabeth McKinnon (born February 5, 1996) is a Canadian actress with more than 50 credits to her name. McKinnon was born in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. She has appeared in over 40 independent films in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, s ...
– ''Project Grey'' – IndustryWorks *
Madison Pettis Madison Michelle Pettis (born July 22, 1998) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Sophie Martinez on the Disney Channel comedy series '' Cory in the House'', as Peyton Kelly in the 2007 film '' The Game Plan'', and as Allie Bro ...
– '' The Game Plan'' – Buena Vista Pictures * Willow Smith – '' I Am Legend'' – Warner Brothers * Rhiannon Leigh Wryn – ''
The Last Mimzy {{Infobox film , name = The Last Mimzy , image = The Last Mimzy.jpg , caption = US Promotional poster , director = Robert Shaye , producer = Michael Phillips , based_on = {{Based on, " Mimsy Were th ...
'' – New Line Cinema


Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast

★ '' Bridge to Terabithia'' – Buena Vista Pictures : Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Bailee Madison, Cameron Wakefield, Isabelle Rose Kircher, Lauren Clinton, Elliot Lawless, Carly Owen, Devon Wood, Emma Fenton and Grace Brannigan * '' Daddy Day Camp'' – TriStar Pictures :Spencir Bridges, Dallin Boyce, Telise Galanis, Tad D'Agostino, Talon G. Ackerman, Taggart Hurtubise, Molly Jepson, Tyger Rawlings, Zachary Allen and Sean Patrick Flaherty * ''
The Last Mimzy {{Infobox film , name = The Last Mimzy , image = The Last Mimzy.jpg , caption = US Promotional poster , director = Robert Shaye , producer = Michael Phillips , based_on = {{Based on, " Mimsy Were th ...
'' – New Line Cinema :Chris O'Neil,
Rhiannon Leigh Wryn Rhiannon Wryn (formerly credited as Rhiannon Leigh Wryn) is an American actress. She had lead roles in the 2007 film ''The Last Mimzy'' and the 2010 film ''Monster Mutt''. She was nominated for both a Saturn Award and a Young Artist Award for he ...
, Marc Musso,
Megan McKinnon Megan Elizabeth McKinnon (born February 5, 1996) is a Canadian actress with more than 50 credits to her name. McKinnon was born in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. She has appeared in over 40 independent films in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, s ...
and Nicole Munoz * ''
Nancy Drew Nancy Drew is a Fictional character, fictional character appearing in several Mystery fiction, mystery book series, movies, and a TV show as a teenage amateur sleuth. The books are ghostwriter, ghostwritten by a number of authors and published ...
'' – Warner Brothers : Emma Roberts,
Josh Flitter Joshua Alexander Flitter (born August 25, 1994) is an American actor. He is known for playing Corky in ''Nancy Drew'', Eddie in ''The Greatest Game Ever Played'', and voiced Rudy Kangaroo in the 2008 animated film ''Horton Hears a Who!'' and Budd ...
,
Amy Bruckner Amelia Ellen Bruckner (born March 28, 1991) is an American actress and singer noted for her roles in the Disney Channel shows ''Phil of the Future'' and '' American Dragon: Jake Long''. Bruckner has also been featured in Hollywood films such as ...
and Kay Panabaker


Best Performance in an International Feature Film


Best Performance in an International Feature Film – Leading Young Performer

★ Adrian Alonso (Mexico) – ''
La Misma Luna ''Under the Same Moon'' ( es, La misma luna) is a 2007 Mexican-American drama film in Spanish and English directed by Patricia Riggen (in her feature film directorial debut) and starring Kate del Castillo, Adrián Alonso, and Eugenio Derbez. Pl ...
'' (''Under the Same Moon'') – Fox Searchlight * Noah Burnett (Canada) – ''
Breakfast with Scot ''Breakfast with Scot'' is a 2007 Canadian comedy film. It is adapted from the 1999 novel by Tufts University professor Michael Downing. The screenplay was adapted by Sean Reycraft from the book by Michael Downing, and the film was directed by L ...
'' – Capri Films * Louis Dussol (Switzerland) – ''1 Journée'' (''That Day'') – Vega Film *
Zekeria Ebrahimi Zekeria Ebrahimi (born 9 January 1996) is an Afghan actor. Ebrahimi is best known for his role in the 2007 film ''The Kite Runner'' as Young Amir. He has received extensive media coverage for playing this role, both because of his acting talent ...
(Afghanistan) – '' The Kite Runner'' – Paramount Vantage * Michel Joelsas (Brazil) – '' O Ano em que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias'' (''The Year My Parents Went on Vacation'') – City Lights Pictures *
Joel Lok Joel Lok (born September 6, 1994) is a Singaporean-Australian actor born in Singapore and based in Melbourne, starring in the recent Australian film in 2007, ''The Home Song Stories'', as the young character, Tom. Joel is the youngest actor to rec ...
(Australia) – '' The Home Song Stories'' – Dendy Films *
Ahmad Khan Mahmidzada Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada (born 23 December 1997) is an Afghan former child actor. He played the role of Hassan, the loyal friend and servant of the richer boy Amir, in the film '' The Kite Runner'' (2007). In one scene, Hassan is attacked and i ...
(Afghanistan) – '' The Kite Runner'' – Paramount Vantage *
Bertille Noël-Bruneau Bertille Noël-Bruneau (born February 26, 1996) is a French actress, who became famous through her role in the French film The Fox and the Child. Filmography * 2005: The Girl from the Chartreuse (''La Petite Chartreuse''): Eva Blanchot * 2007: ...
(France) – '' Le Renard et l'Enfant'' (''The Fox and the Child'') – Picturehouse Entertainment *
Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht (born 27 December 1991) is a German actor and musician. Early life Ochsenknecht was born in Munich to actor Uwe Ochsenknecht and actress Natascha Ochsenknecht. He has an older brother, Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht and a ...
(Germany) – ' (''The Wild Soccer Bunch 4'') – Buena Vista International * Armin Omerovic (Croatia) – '' Armin'' – Maxima Film * Roger Príncep (Spain) – '' The Orphanage'' – Picturehouse Entertainment * Thomas Sangster (England) – ''
The Last Legion ''The Last Legion'' is a 2007 historical action adventure film directed by Doug Lefler and produced by Dino De Laurentiis. It is based on the 2002 novel of the same name by Valerio Massimo Manfredi. It stars Colin Firth, Ben Kingsley, Aishwarya ...
'' – The Weinstein Company * Michelle von Treuberg (Germany) – '' Die Wilden Hühner und die Liebe'' (''Wild Chicks in Love'') – Constantin Film


Best Performance in a Short Film


Best Performance in a Short Film – Young Actor

★ Remy Thorne – ''Bad'' – Vincenzo Giammanco (Director) *
Joseph Castanon Joseph Michael Castanon (born August 19, 1997), better known by his stage name Sir Castanon, is an American actor and singer-songwriter. He was also known for his role as Ben Newman in the comedy ''Click'' (2006). Acting He has appeared in sever ...
– ''Little Wings'' – Journey Blue Films *
Hunter Gomez Hunter Gomez (born December 20, 1991) is an American former actor. He is most widely recognized for his work in films and guest appearances in American television. Career Gomez was born in Mesa, Arizona. He began his entertainment career in 200 ...
– ''The Blacksmith and the Carpenter'' – Scottsdale Community College *
Dominic Scott Kay Dominic Scott Kay (born May 6, 1996) is an American inactive former child actor, entrepreneur and singer. He is best known for his work as the voice of Wilbur in '' Charlotte's Web'', and in the post-credits scene of '' Pirates of the Caribbean ...
– ''Grampa's Cabin'' – Red Balloon Entertainment * Kendall McCulty – ''Conflation'' – Stéphanie Joalland (Director) * Benjamin B. Smith – ''Heart Attack'' – Christi Olson (Director) * Connor Stanhope – ''
The Velveteen Rabbit ''The Velveteen Rabbit'' (or ''How Toys Become Real'') is a British children's book written by Margery Williams (also known as Margery Williams Bianco) and illustrated by William Nicholson. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit's desire ...
'' – Denise Quesnel (Director)


Best Performance in a Short Film – Young Actress

★ Mia Ford – ''Far Sighted'' – Filmmakers Alliance * Taylor Lipman – ''The Infamous Buddy Blade'' – Delaware Coalition Films * Kendra McCulty – ''Conflation'' – Stéphanie Joalland (Director) * Diandra Newlin – ''The Bench'' – Revolocity * Car’ynn Sims – ''The Infamous Buddy Blade'' – Delaware Coalition Films


Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special


Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Leading Young Actor

Chevez Ezaneh Chevez Ezaneh (born August 12, 1992) is a young Dene actor who has played characters who are Native Americans, including the young Charles Eastman in the HBO TV film ''Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee''. Ezaneh won a Young Artist Award in 2008 File ...
– '' Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee'' – HBO * Devon Bostick – ''The Altar Boy Gang'' – CBC * Cody Linley – '' The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It'' – Universal * Dylan McLaughlin – ''You've Got a Friend'' – Hallmark Channel * Jansen Panettiere – '' The Last Day of Summer'' – Nickelodeon * Graham Phillips – '' Ben 10: Race Against Time'' – Cartoon Network * Jimmy "Jax" Pinchak – ''All I Want for Christmas'' – Hallmark Channel * Devon Werkheiser – ''
Shredderman Rules ''Shredderman Rules'' is a 2007 American television teen film based on Wendelin Van Draanen's ''Shredderman'' book series. The film stars Devon Werkheiser, and was originally aired on Nickelodeon with the final episode of ''Ned's Declassified Sch ...
'' – Nickelodeon


Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Leading Young Actress

Danielle Chuchran Danielle Ryan Chuchran (born June 9, 1993) is an American actress. She starred in the Christmas film ''Christmas for a Dollar'' as Verma and starred in the 2007 film ''The Wild Stallion'' (formerly ''Last of the Mustangs''). Career She landed ...
– ''
Saving Sarah Cain ''Saving Sarah Cain'' is a 2007 made-for-television drama film based on Beverly Lewis' 2000 novel ''The Redemption of Sarah Cain''. The film premiered August 19, 2007 on Lifetime. The film is distributed by Believe Pictures and stars Lisa Pepper, ...
'' – Lifetime *
Holliston Coleman Holliston Taylor Coleman is a former American actress. She is perhaps best known for starring in the Paramount feature film, ''Bless the Child'', and her recurring role in the television series ''Medium''. Life and career Coleman was born in P ...
– '' Love's Unending Legacy'' – Hallmark Channel *
Jodelle Ferland Jodelle Micah Ferland (born October 9, 1994) is a Canadians, Canadian actress. She debuted as a child actress at the age of four in the television film Mermaid (2000 film), ''Mermaid'' (2000) for which she won a Young Artist Award and received ...
– '' Pictures of Hollis Woods'' – Hallmark Hall of Fame *
Marisa Guterman Marisa Guterman, an American actress, writer, producer, and singer-songwriter, appears in the leading role of Miriam in ''Shredderman Rules,'' for which she was nominated for a 2008 Young Artist Award, Leading Young Actress, TV Movie, MiniSeries ...
– ''
Shredderman Rules ''Shredderman Rules'' is a 2007 American television teen film based on Wendelin Van Draanen's ''Shredderman'' book series. The film stars Devon Werkheiser, and was originally aired on Nickelodeon with the final episode of ''Ned's Declassified Sch ...
'' – Nickelodeon * Regan Jewitt – ''
Emotional Arithmetic ''Emotional Arithmetic'' is a 2007 Canadian drama film directed by Paolo Barzman, based on the novel by Matt Cohen, about the emotional consequences for three Holocaust survivors when they are reunited decades later. The film stars Gabriel Byrne, ...
'' – CBS * Abigail Mason – ''
Saving Sarah Cain ''Saving Sarah Cain'' is a 2007 made-for-television drama film based on Beverly Lewis' 2000 novel ''The Redemption of Sarah Cain''. The film premiered August 19, 2007 on Lifetime. The film is distributed by Believe Pictures and stars Lisa Pepper, ...
'' – Lifetime * Emily Osment – '' The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It'' – Universal * Emanuela Szumilas – ''Greatest Show Ever'' – Popoosa Productions *
Niamh Wilson Niamh Wilson (; born March 9, 1997) is a Canadian film and television actress from Oakville, Ontario, known for her role as Corbett in ''Saw III'', reprised in ''Saw V''; the Canadian horror film '' The Marsh'' (2006); and the title role in the ...
– ''They Come Back'' – Lifetime


Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Supporting Young Actor

Zack Shada Zachary David Shada (born November 25, 1992) is an American actor, producer and director. Life and career Shada was born in Boise, Idaho. His brothers are actors Josh and Jeremy Shada. He appeared as Thin Boy in '' Charlie's Angels: Full Thrott ...
– '' Jane Doe: Ties That Bind'' – Hallmark Channel * Ridge Canipe – '' Pictures of Hollis Woods'' – Hallmark Hall of Fame * Timmy Deters – ''
Love's Unfolding Dream ''Love's Unfolding Dream'' is a 2007 made-for-television Christian drama film and the sixth film based on a series of books by Janette Oke. It originally aired on Hallmark Channel on December 15, 2007 and was produced for Hallmark by Larry Levin ...
'' – Hallmark Channel *
Chase Ellison Chase Ellison (born September 22, 1993) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in ''Mysterious Skin'', ''Tooth Fairy'', and '' The Boy Who Cried Werewolf''. Life and career Ellison was born in Reno, Nevada to Gary and Cindy Elliso ...
– ''You've Got a Friend'' – Hallmark Channel * Jon Kent Ethridge – '' The Last Day of Summer'' – Nickelodeon *
Jordan Garrett Jordan Garrett (born December 17, 1992) is an American actor. Garrett has made guest appearances in numerous television shows, including '' Law & Order: SVU'', ''Crossing Jordan'', ''Criminal Minds'', '' Six Feet Under'', ''Medium'', ''Hidden Hi ...
– '' By Appointment Only'' – American Cinema International * Tyler Patrick Jones – '' Ben 10: Race Against Time'' – Cartoon Network * Cody Benjamin Lee – '' The Last Day of Summer'' – Nickelodeon *
Braeden Lemasters Braeden Matthew Lemasters (born January 27, 1996) is an American actor, musician, and singer. He is best known for his role as Albert Tranelli in the TNT comedy-drama series ''Men of a Certain Age''. He has made guest appearances in several telev ...
– '' Love's Unending Legacy'' – Hallmark Channel *
Zach Mills Zachary Mills (born December 26, 1995) is an American former actor. Personal life Zach was born in Lakewood, Ohio, to Kerry and Patrick. His father is from Cleveland, and his mother is from New York, which is where Zach performed his first p ...
– ''The Valley of Light'' – CBS * Jake D. Smith – '' Tin Man'' – Sci-Fi Channel * Darian Weiss – ''Christmas Miracle at Sage Creek'' – American World Pictures


Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Supporting Young Actress

Bailee Madison – '' The Last Day of Summer'' – Nickelodeon * Saige Ryan Campbell – ''All I Want for Christmas'' – Hallmark Channel *
Jennette McCurdy Jennette Michelle Faye McCurdy (born June 26, 1992) is an American writer, director, podcaster, singer and former actress. McCurdy's breakthrough role as Sam Puckett in the Nickelodeon sitcom '' iCarly'' (2007–2012) earned her various awards ...
– '' The Last Day of Summer'' – Nickelodeon *
Mary Matilyn Mouser Mary Mouser is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Samantha LaRusso in the Netflix series ''Cobra Kai'', and Lacey Fleming on the ABC series ''Body of Proof''. She also took over the role of Karen Grant, Fitz & Mellie's daughte ...
– '' A Stranger's Heart'' – Hallmark Channel * Haley Ramm – '' Ben 10: Race Against Time'' – Cartoon Network


Best Performance in a TV Series


Best Performance in a TV Series – Leading Young Actor

Jamie Johnston James Michael Johnston (born July 7, 1989) is a Canadian actor and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his role as Peter Stone on '' Degrassi: The Next Generation''. Personal life and career Johnston was born July 7, 1989 in Toronto, Ontar ...
– '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' – CTV *
Keir Gilchrist Keir David Peters Gilchrist (; born 28 September 1992) is a Canadian actor and musician. On television, he portrayed Marshall Gregson on the Showtime comedy-drama ''United States of Tara'' (2009–2011) and headlined the Netflix comedy-drama '' ...
– '' The Winner'' – FOX *
Noah Gray-Cabey Noah Gray-Cabey (born November 16, 1995) is an American actor and pianist. He is known for his roles in the television series ''My Wife and Kids'' and ''Heroes''. He has appeared on the television shows ''Ripley's Believe It or Not'', '' 48 Hours ...
– ''
Heroes Heroes or Héroes may refer to: * Hero, one who displays courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good Film * ''Heroes'' (1977 film), an American drama * ''Heroes'' (2008 film), an Indian Hindi film Gaming * ''Heroes of Might and Magic'' ...
'' – NBC * Carter Jenkins – '' Viva Laughlin'' – CBS *
Angus T. Jones Angus Turner Jones (born October 8, 1993) is an American former actor. He is best known for playing Jake Harper in the CBS sitcom ''Two and a Half Men'', for which he won two Young Artist Awards and a TV Land Award during his 10-year tenure as on ...
– '' Two and a Half Men'' – CBS * Sean Keenan – ''
Lockie Leonard Lockie Leonard is a fictional character and the protagonist of a trilogy of young adult novels by Australian by the author Tim Winton. Character Lockie Leonard is a 12-year-old who moves to Angelus, a fictional, small coastal town in the so ...
'' – VOOM HD *
Kyle Massey Kyle Orlando Massey (born August 28, 1991), also known mononymously as Massey, is an American actor. He starred in the Disney Channel sitcoms ''That's So Raven'' and its spin-off ''Cory in the House'', in which he played Cory Baxter. Massey st ...
– '' Cory in the House'' – Disney Channel * Devon Werkheiser – '' Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide'' – Nickelodeon * Tyler James Williams – '' Everybody Hates Chris'' – CBS


Best Performance in a TV Series – Leading Young Actress

Miley Cyrus Miley Ray Cyrus ( ; born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her distinctive raspy voice, her music spans across varied styles and genres, including pop, country, rock, hip hop ...
– ''
Hannah Montana ''Hannah Montana'' is an American teen sitcom created by Michael Poryes, Rich Correll and Barry O'Brien that aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between March2006 and January2011. The series centers on Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus), a ...
'' – Disney Channel * Rhyon Brown – '' Lincoln Heights'' – ABC Family *
Miranda Cosgrove Miranda Taylor Cosgrove (born May 14, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She was the highest-paid child actor in 2012 and was included on ''Forbes'' magazine's " 30 Under 30" list in 2022. She is known for her career on television, parti ...
– ''
iCarly ''iCarly'' is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider, which originally aired on Nickelodeon from September 8, 2007, to November 23, 2012. The series tells the story of Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), a teenager who creates and hosts ...
'' – Nickelodeon * Emma Roberts – '' Unfabulous'' – Nickelodeon * Jamie Lynn Spears – '' Zoey 101'' – Nickelodeon


Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actor

★ Slade Pearce – '' October Road'' – ABC * Dean Collins – '' The War at Home'' FOX *
Jason Dolley Jason Scott Dolley (born July 5, 1991) is an American actor and musician, known for his roles in Disney Channel shows and movies. These include List of Cory in the House characters#Newton Livingston III, Newton "Newt" Livingston III on ''Cory in ...
– '' Cory in the House'' – Disney Channel *
Alexander Gould Alexander Jerome Gould (born May 4, 1994) is an American actor. He is best known for voicing the title character of the Pixar animated film ''Finding Nemo''. He is also known for playing Shane Botwin on the Showtime (TV network), Showtime drama s ...
– '' Weeds'' – Showtime *
Mitch Holleman Mitch Holleman (born Thomas Mitchell Holleman; September 13, 1994) is an American actor best known as youngest son Jake Hart on the sitcom '' Reba''. Life and career Born in Auburn, Alabama, Mitch began begging to be on television at the age of ...
– '' Reba'' – CW *
Mark Indelicato Mark Indelicato (born July 16, 1994) is an American actor, singer, fashion blogger, and photographer best known for his role in the ABC comedy series '' Ugly Betty'', as Justin Suarez, the fashion-obsessed nephew of series protagonist Bett ...
– ''
Ugly Betty ''Ugly Betty'' is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Silvio Horta, which was originally broadcast on ABC. It premiered on September 28, 2006, and ended on April 14, 2010. The series is based on Fernando Gaitán's Colombian t ...
'' – ABC *
Nathan Kress Nathan Karl Kress (born November 18, 1992) is an American actor and director. Kress began his career at the age of four, notably appearing in several television commercials and providing the voices of Easy and Tough Pup in the comedy-drama film ...
– ''
iCarly ''iCarly'' is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider, which originally aired on Nickelodeon from September 8, 2007, to November 23, 2012. The series tells the story of Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), a teenager who creates and hosts ...
'' – Nickelodeon *
Daniel Magder Daniel Ryan Magder (born December 12, 1991) is a retired Canadian actor. He has appeared in such projects such as ''The Famous Jett Jackson'', and ''X-Men''. His most prolific role is Edwin Venturi on ''Life with Derek''. Magder graduated Thornl ...
– '' Life with Derek'' – Disney Channel *
Vincent Martella Vincent Michael Martella (born October 15, 1992) is an American actor best known for providing the voice of Phineas Flynn in the Disney Channel original animated show ''Phineas and Ferb'', which ran from 2007 to 2015. He is also known for his rol ...
– '' Everybody Hates Chris'' – CBS * Aidan Mitchell – '' The Riches'' – FX


Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actress

Adair Tishler Adair Rae Tishler (born October 3, 1996) is an American former child actress, model, voice actress, and singer, who has appeared in television shows such as ''Charmed'' and ''House'' and in movies such as ''Within'' and '' An American Girl: Chr ...
– ''
Heroes Heroes or Héroes may refer to: * Hero, one who displays courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good Film * ''Heroes'' (1977 film), an American drama * ''Heroes'' (2008 film), an Indian Hindi film Gaming * ''Heroes of Might and Magic'' ...
'' – NBC * Taylor Atelian – '' According to Jim'' – ABC *
Malese Jow Elizabeth Melise Jow, known professionally as Malese Jow and Melise, is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Geena Fabiano on the Nickelodeon sitcom ''Unfabulous'', Lucy Stone on the Nickelodeon musical sitcom ''Big Time ...
– '' Unfabulous'' – Nickelodeon *
Tinashe Kachingwe Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe ( ; born February 6, 1993), known mononymously as Tinashe, is an American singer, dancer, and actress. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Tinashe moved to Pasadena as a child to pursue a career in entertainment. Her notab ...
– ''
Out of Jimmy's Head ''Out of Jimmy's Head'' (abbreviated as ''OOJH'') is an American teen sitcom. It was advertised as the first Cartoon Network original series in its genre, and is based on the network's 2006 film ''Re-Animated''. The series was produced by Cartoon ...
'' – Cartoon Network *
Jennette McCurdy Jennette Michelle Faye McCurdy (born June 26, 1992) is an American writer, director, podcaster, singer and former actress. McCurdy's breakthrough role as Sam Puckett in the Nickelodeon sitcom '' iCarly'' (2007–2012) earned her various awards ...
– ''
iCarly ''iCarly'' is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider, which originally aired on Nickelodeon from September 8, 2007, to November 23, 2012. The series tells the story of Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), a teenager who creates and hosts ...
'' – Nickelodeon *
Mary Matilyn Mouser Mary Mouser is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Samantha LaRusso in the Netflix series ''Cobra Kai'', and Lacey Fleming on the ABC series ''Body of Proof''. She also took over the role of Karen Grant, Fitz & Mellie's daughte ...
– ''
Life Is Wild ''Life Is Wild'' is an American serial drama television series adapted by Michael Rauch, George Faber and Charlie Pattinson from the British drama '' Wild at Heart''. The show is about a New York veterinarian who moves his second wife and their ...
'' – CW


Best Performance in a TV Series – Young Actor Age Ten or Younger

Dylan Minnette – '' Saving Grace'' – TNT * Lorenzo Brino – '' 7th Heaven'' – CW * Nikolas Brino – '' 7th Heaven'' – CW *
Joseph Castanon Joseph Michael Castanon (born August 19, 1997), better known by his stage name Sir Castanon, is an American actor and singer-songwriter. He was also known for his role as Ben Newman in the comedy ''Click'' (2006). Acting He has appeared in sever ...
– ''
I Hate My 30's ''I Hate My 30's'' is an American television sitcom that lasted for one season aired on VH1 from July 26 until September 13, 2007. Plot It focuses on a cast of characters in their 30s who work together in a nondescript office environment. A ...
'' – VH1 * Field Cate – ''
Pushing Daisies ''Pushing Daisies'' is an American comedy-drama television series created by Bryan Fuller that aired on ABC from October 3, 2007, to June 13, 2009. The series stars Lee Pace as Ned, a pie-maker with the ability to bring dead things back to life ...
'' – ABC *
Khamani Griffin Khamani Griffin (born August 1, 1998) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Bobby James on the UPN/The CW sitcom ''All Of Us'' as well as Tolee in the animated television series ''Ni Hao, Kai-Lan''. He starred as Ben Hinton in ''D ...
– '' All of Us'' – CW * Trevor Gagnon – ''
The New Adventures of Old Christine ''The New Adventures of Old Christine'' (often shortened to simply ''Old Christine'') is an American sitcom television series starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine Campbell, a divorced mother doing her best to keep pace with those around her ...
'' – CBS


Best Performance in a TV series – Guest Starring Young Actor

Chandler Canterbury – ''
Criminal Minds ''Criminal Minds'' is an American police procedural crime drama television series created and produced by Jeff Davis (writer), Jeff Davis. The series premiered on CBS on September 22, 2005, and originally concluded on February 19, 2020; it was r ...
'' (ep: "In Birth and Death") – CBS *
Cameron Bright Cameron Bright (born Cameron Douglas Crigger; January 26, 1993) is a Canadian actor. He has appeared in the films ''The Butterfly Effect'', '' Godsend'', ''Birth'', '' Running Scared'', ''Ultraviolet'', '' X-Men: The Last Stand'', ''Thank You for ...
– ''
The 4400 ''The 4400'' (pronounced "the forty-four hundred") is a science fiction television series produced by CBS Paramount Network Television in association with BSkyB, Renegade 83, and American Zoetrope for USA Network in the United States and Sky ...
'' (ep: "Wrath of Graham") – USA Network * Nicholas Elia – ''
Supernatural Supernatural refers to phenomena or entities that are beyond the laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin (above, beyond, or outside of) + (nature) Though the corollary term "nature", has had multiple meanings si ...
'' – (ep: "The Kids are Alright") – CW * Dylan Everett – ''
The Dresden Files ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, '' Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was published in 2000 by Roc Books. The books are wri ...
'' (ep: "Birds of a Feather") – Sci-Fi Channel *
Colin Ford Colin Ford (born September 12, 1996) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Josh Wheeler in '' Daybreak'', Joe McAlister in '' Under the Dome'', the voice of Jake on ''Jake and the Never Land Pirates'', Mikey on '' Can You Teach My A ...
– '' Journeyman'' (ep: "Blowback") – NBC *
Soren Fulton Soren may refer to: *Søren, a given name of Scandinavian origin, also spelled ''Sören'' * Suren (disambiguation), a Persian name also rendered as Soren * 3864 Søren, main belt asteroid * Sōren, also known as ''Chongryon'' and ''Zai-Nihon Chōse ...
– '' Bones'' (ep: "The Priest in the Churchyard") – FOX *
Dominic Scott Kay Dominic Scott Kay (born May 6, 1996) is an American inactive former child actor, entrepreneur and singer. He is best known for his work as the voice of Wilbur in '' Charlotte's Web'', and in the post-credits scene of '' Pirates of the Caribbean ...
– ''
Navy NCIS ''NCIS'' is an American police procedural television series, revolving around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service combining elements of the Military fiction, military drama and police procedural genre ...
'' (ep: "Lost & Found") – CBS *
Quinn Lord Quinn Edmond Julian Lord (born February 19, 1999) is a Canadian actor. Beginning his professional acting career at the age of five, Lord played Sam in the 2007 feature film ''Trick 'r Treat'' and was nominated for the Young Artist Award as Best ...
– ''
Smallville ''Smallville'' is an American superhero television series developed by writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series was produced by Millar Gough ...
'' (ep: "Phantom") – CW * Justin Martin – '' Cold Case'' (ep: "It Takes a Village") – CBS *
Dylan Patton Dylan Michael Patton (born July 13, 1992) is an American former actor and former child model. He is best known for portraying the role of Will Horton on the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' from February 27, 2009, to January 20, 2010. He ...
– '' Cold Case'' (ep: "Blackout") – CBS * Colby Paul – ''
Pushing Daisies ''Pushing Daisies'' is an American comedy-drama television series created by Bryan Fuller that aired on ABC from October 3, 2007, to June 13, 2009. The series stars Lee Pace as Ned, a pie-maker with the ability to bring dead things back to life ...
'' (ep: "Corpsicle") – ABC * Cole Petersen – ''
CSI: Miami ''CSI: Miami'' (''Crime Scene Investigation: Miami'') is an American police procedural drama television series that ran from September 23, 2002 until April 8, 2012 on CBS. Featuring David Caruso as Lieutenant Horatio Caine, Emily Procter as Dete ...
'' (ep: "Stand Your Ground") – CBS * Remy Thorne – ''
Criminal Minds ''Criminal Minds'' is an American police procedural crime drama television series created and produced by Jeff Davis (writer), Jeff Davis. The series premiered on CBS on September 22, 2005, and originally concluded on February 19, 2020; it was r ...
'' (ep: "Revelations") – CBS


Best Performance in a TV series – Guest Starring Young Actress

Jasmine Jessica Anthony Jasmine Jessica Anthony is an American actress. She made her debut in the 2002 film ''Catch Me If You Can''. In 2005, she was cast as Amy Calloway in the ABC drama series '' Commander in Chief''. Filmography Film * ''Catch Me If You Can'' (2002) ...
– ''
Ugly Betty ''Ugly Betty'' is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Silvio Horta, which was originally broadcast on ABC. It premiered on September 28, 2006, and ended on April 14, 2010. The series is based on Fernando Gaitán's Colombian t ...
'' (ep: "Something Wicked This Way Comes") – ABC *
Jenna Boyd Jenna Michelle Boyd (born March 4, 1993) is an American actress. She began her career as a child actress with roles in the 2003 films '' The Hunted'', '' Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star'' and '' The Missing'', and the 2005 film ''The Sisterho ...
– ''
Ghost Whisperer ''Ghost Whisperer'' is an American supernatural television series, which ran on CBS from September 23, 2005, to May 21, 2010. The series follows the life of Melinda Gordon ( Jennifer Love Hewitt), who has the ability to see and communicate with ...
'' (ep: "Children of Ghosts") – CW *
Darcy Rose Byrnes Darcy Rose Byrnes (born November 4, 1998) is an American and Irish actress, singer, and songwriter. She is best known for her roles as Abby Newman on ''The Young and the Restless'' and ''The Bold and the Beautiful'', Penny Scavo on ''Desperate ...
– '' Cold Case'' (ep: "A Dollar, A Dream") – CBS *
Conchita Campbell Conchita Elizabeth Campbell (born October 25, 1995) is a Canadian actress. She is perhaps best known for playing Maia Rutledge on the USA Network series ''The 4400''. Biography Campbell was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is trained i ...
– ''
Supernatural Supernatural refers to phenomena or entities that are beyond the laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin (above, beyond, or outside of) + (nature) Though the corollary term "nature", has had multiple meanings si ...
'' (ep: "Playthings") – CW * Bailee Madison – ''
House A house is a single-unit residential building. It may range in complexity from a rudimentary hut to a complex structure of wood, masonry, concrete or other material, outfitted with plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air condi ...
'' (ep: "Act Your Age") – NBC * Ashlyn Sanchez – ''
Without a Trace ''Without a Trace'' is an American police procedural drama television series created by Hank Steinberg that aired on CBS from September 26, 2002 to May 19, 2009 with the total of seven seasons and 160 episodes. The series focuses the cases of ...
'' (ep: "Desert Springs") – TNT * Bella Thorne – '' The O.C.'' (ep: "The Case of the Franks") – FOX


Best Performance in a TV series – Recurring Young Actor

Connor Price – '' The Dead Zone'' – USA Network *
Jake Cherry Jacob Cherry (born September 15, 1996) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Nick Daley in ''Night at the Museum'' (2006) and in its sequel '' Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian'' (2009). Early life Cherry was ...
– ''
Desperate Housewives ''Desperate Housewives'' is an American comedy-drama soap opera television series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Marc Cherry, Cherry Productions. It aired for eight seasons on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from Octobe ...
'' – ABC *
Marc Donato Marc Giuseppe Donato (born January 25, 1989) is a Canadian actor. Career One of the earliest films in which Donato appears is as eight-year-old Mike Hillary in the low budget television film, ''Specimen''. Later roles include Derek Haig on '' ...
– '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' – CTV * Caden Michael Gray – ''
Out of Jimmy's Head ''Out of Jimmy's Head'' (abbreviated as ''OOJH'') is an American teen sitcom. It was advertised as the first Cartoon Network original series in its genre, and is based on the network's 2006 film ''Re-Animated''. The series was produced by Cartoon ...
'' – Cartoon Network *
Mick Hazen Mick Hazen (born March 22, 1993) is an American actor. He starred on the CBS soap opera ''As the World Turns'' as Parker Snyder, the son of the late Hal Munson and Carly Tenney (played by Benjamin Hendrickson and Maura West) and the adoptive son ...
– '' As the World Turns'' – CBS *
Dominic Janes Dominic Roque Janes Centorbi (born February 11, 1994) is an American former child actor. Born in Tucson, Arizona, Janes has had recurring roles in '' ER'', as Alex Taggart, the son of Linda Cardellini's character R.N. Samantha Taggart, and in ...
– '' ER'' – NBC * Ty Panitz – '' Bones'' – FOX *
K'Sun Ray Kesun Mitchell Loder (born May 1993), better known by his stage name, K'Sun Ray, is an American actor. He is known for starring as Timmy Robinson in the 2006 zombie film '' Fido''. Personal life K'Sun was born in May 1993, as Kesun Loder in the ...
– '' Smith'' – CBS * Will Shadley – '' Dirty Sexy Money'' – ABC * Cainan Wiebe – ''
Sanctuary A sanctuary, in its original meaning, is a sacred place, such as a shrine. By the use of such places as a haven, by extension the term has come to be used for any place of safety. This secondary use can be categorized into human sanctuary, a saf ...
'' – Sci-Fi Channel * Calum Worthy – ''
Psych ''Psych'' is an American detective comedy-drama television series created by Steve Franks for USA Network. The series stars James Roday as Shawn Spencer, a young crime consultant for the Santa Barbara Police Department whose "heightened observ ...
'' – USA Network


Best Performance in a TV series – Recurring Young Actress

Erin Sanders Erin Sanders (born January 19, 1991) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Quinn Pensky on ''Zoey 101'', Camille Roberts on ''Big Time Rush'', and for portraying Eden Baldwin on ''The Young and the Restless'' in 2008. She appear ...
– '' Zoey 101'' – Nickelodeon *
Kristen Alderson Kristen DeAnn Alderson (born May 29, 1991) is an American actress and singer, best known for her 15-year portrayal of Starr Manning on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC daytime drama ''One Life to Live'', and for originating the role of Kik ...
– ''
One Life to Live ''One Life to Live'' (often abbreviated as ''OLTL'') is an American soap opera broadcast on the ABC television network for more than 43 years, from July 15, 1968, to January 13, 2012, and then on the internet as a web series on Hulu and iTunes ...
'' – ABC *
Rachel G. Fox Rachel Giana Fox (born July 23, 1996) is an American actress best known for playing Kayla Huntington Scavo in the ABC television series '' Desperate Housewives''. Career Acting career Fox has also appeared on ''Alias'', ''That's So Raven'', '' ...
– ''
Desperate Housewives ''Desperate Housewives'' is an American comedy-drama soap opera television series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Marc Cherry, Cherry Productions. It aired for eight seasons on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from Octobe ...
'' – ABC * Chloe Greenfield – '' ER'' – NBC * Danielle Hanratty – '' The Unit'' – CBC *
Sammi Hanratty Samantha Hanratty (born September 20, 1995) is an American actress. Her first lead was in 2009, portraying Chrissa Maxwell in ''An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong''. In 2011, she played the role Whitney Brown in the film ''The Greening of ...
– ''
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' is an American sitcom created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan. The series aired on Disney Channel from March 18, 2005, to September 1, 2008. The series was nominated for an Emmy Award three times and was also ...
'' – Disney Channel *
Chloë Grace Moretz Chloë Grace Moretz (; born February 10, 1997) is an American actress. She is the recipient of various accolades, including four MTV Movie & TV Awards, two People's Choice Awards, two Saturn Awards, and two Young Artist Awards. She began actin ...
– '' Dirty Sexy Money'' – ABC * Ryan Newman – ''
Hannah Montana ''Hannah Montana'' is an American teen sitcom created by Michael Poryes, Rich Correll and Barry O'Brien that aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between March2006 and January2011. The series centers on Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus), a ...
'' – Disney Channel * Christina Robinson – ''
Dexter Dexter may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Dexter, the main character of the American animated series ''Dexter's Laboratory'' that aired from 1996 to 2003 * Dexter, a fictional character in the British Diary of a Bad Man#Main, web series ''Diar ...
'' – Showtime *
Darcy Rose Byrnes Darcy Rose Byrnes (born November 4, 1998) is an American and Irish actress, singer, and songwriter. She is best known for her roles as Abby Newman on ''The Young and the Restless'' and ''The Bold and the Beautiful'', Penny Scavo on ''Desperate ...
– ''
The Young and the Restless ''The Young and the Restless'' (often abbreviated as ''Y&R'') is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in fictional Genoa City (not the real-life similarly-named Genoa City, Wi ...
'' – CBS * Christian Serratos – '' Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide'' – Nickelodeon * Alyson Stoner – ''
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' is an American sitcom created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan. The series aired on Disney Channel from March 18, 2005, to September 1, 2008. The series was nominated for an Emmy Award three times and was also ...
'' – Disney Channel * Keaton & Kylie Rae Tyndall – '' Big Love'' – HBO


Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series

★ ''
Out of Jimmy's Head ''Out of Jimmy's Head'' (abbreviated as ''OOJH'') is an American teen sitcom. It was advertised as the first Cartoon Network original series in its genre, and is based on the network's 2006 film ''Re-Animated''. The series was produced by Cartoon ...
'' – Cartoon Network : Jon Kent Ethridge,
Dominic Janes Dominic Roque Janes Centorbi (born February 11, 1994) is an American former child actor. Born in Tucson, Arizona, Janes has had recurring roles in '' ER'', as Alex Taggart, the son of Linda Cardellini's character R.N. Samantha Taggart, and in ...
, Terrence Hardy, Jr., Caden Michael Gray, Austin Rogers,
Tinashe Kachingwe Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe ( ; born February 6, 1993), known mononymously as Tinashe, is an American singer, dancer, and actress. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Tinashe moved to Pasadena as a child to pursue a career in entertainment. Her notab ...
, Jonina Gable, Nolan Gould, Katelin Petersen and Nicole Smolen * ''
Hannah Montana ''Hannah Montana'' is an American teen sitcom created by Michael Poryes, Rich Correll and Barry O'Brien that aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between March2006 and January2011. The series centers on Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus), a ...
'' – Disney Channel :
Miley Cyrus Miley Ray Cyrus ( ; born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her distinctive raspy voice, her music spans across varied styles and genres, including pop, country, rock, hip hop ...
, Emily Osment,
Mitchel Musso Mitchel Tate Musso (born July 9, 1991) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his three Disney Channel roles as Oliver Oken in ''Hannah Montana''; Jeremy Johnson in the animated series ''Phineas and Ferb''; and his Disney XD role ...
,
Moisés Arias Moisés Arias (born April 18, 1994), is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Rico in the Disney Channel series '' Hannah Montana'', Biaggio in the 2013 Sundance film ''The Kings of Summer'', Cokestraw in the 2019 SXSW comedy-dra ...
and Cody Linley * '' The Naked Brothers Band'' – Nickelodeon : Alex Wolff, Nat Wolff,
Allie DiMeco Alexandra Jean Theresa "Allie" DiMeco (born June 12, 1992) is an American actress, reality television personality, multi-instrumentalist, and model primarily known for playing the role of Nat Wolff's main love interest Rosalina in the Nickelodeon ...
, Thomas Batuello, David Levi,
Qaasim Middleton Qaasim Asani Malik Seawright-Middleton is an American actor and musician best known for his role in the Nickelodeon TV series '' The Naked Brothers Band''. Qaasim also starred in the HBO documentary movie ''The Music in Me'', and finished eighth ...
and Cooper Pillot * '' Unfabulous'' – Nickelodeon :Jordan Calloway,
Bianca Collins Bianca Suzanne Collins (born August 17, 1988) is an American actress, curator, and writer. She is probably best known for her role as Patti Perez in the Nickelodeon series ''Unfabulous'', and as Lulu in the Teen Nick program '' Gigantic''. Biog ...
, Dustin Ingram,
Malese Jow Elizabeth Melise Jow, known professionally as Malese Jow and Melise, is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Geena Fabiano on the Nickelodeon sitcom ''Unfabulous'', Lucy Stone on the Nickelodeon musical sitcom ''Big Time ...
, Mary Lou, Emma Roberts and
Chelsea Tavares Chelsea Royce Tavares is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Cranberry on the Nickelodeon series ''Unfabulous'', Autumn Williams on the Nickelodeon series ''Just Jordan'', Patience Roberts in The CW series ''All Amer ...
* '' Wizards of Waverly Place'' – Disney Channel : Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jennifer Stone and
Jake T. Austin Jake Toranzo Austin Szymanski (born December 3, 1994), known professionally as Jake T. Austin, is an American actor. Beginning his career as a child actor at the age of seven, Austin is best known for his role as Max Russo on the Disney Channe ...
* '' Zoey 101'' – Nickelodeon : Jamie Lynn Spears, Paul Butcher, Sean Flynn,
Victoria Justice Victoria Dawn Justice (born February 19, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She has received several accolades, including two Young Artist Awards and nominations for three Imagen Awards, an NAACP Image Award, and three Kids' Choice Awar ...
,
Christopher Massey Christopher Michael Massey (born January 26, 1990) is an American actor, best known for his role as Michael Barret on the Nickelodeon television series ''Zoey 101'' (2005–2008). Career Massey started his acting career at a young age, appear ...
,
Erin Sanders Erin Sanders (born January 19, 1991) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Quinn Pensky on ''Zoey 101'', Camille Roberts on ''Big Time Rush'', and for portraying Eden Baldwin on ''The Young and the Restless'' in 2008. She appear ...
and Matthew Underwood


Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role


Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor

Paul Butcher – '' Meet the Robinsons'' – Walt Disney Feature Animation *
Marc Donato Marc Giuseppe Donato (born January 25, 1989) is a Canadian actor. Career One of the earliest films in which Donato appears is as eight-year-old Mike Hillary in the low budget television film, ''Specimen''. Later roles include Derek Haig on '' ...
– ''
The Future Is Wild ''The Future Is Wild'' (also referred to by the acronym ''FIW'') is a 2002 speculative evolution docufiction miniseries and an accompanying multimedia entertainment franchise. ''The Future Is Wild'' explores the ecosystems and wildlife of three ...
'' – Discovery Kids * Jordan Fry – '' Meet the Robinsons'' – Walt Disney Feature Animation * Trevor Gagnon – ''
Fly Me to the Moon "Fly Me to the Moon", originally titled "In Other Words", is a song written in 1954 by Bart Howard. The first recording of the song was made in 1954 by Kaye Ballard. Frank Sinatra's 1964 version was closely associated with the Apollo missions ...
'' – nWave Pictures * Jake D. Smith – ''
Tom and Jerry Tales ''Tom and Jerry Tales'' is an American animated television series featuring the cat-and-mouse duo Tom and Jerry. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and Turner Entertainment, it is the seventh installment in the ''Tom and Jerry'' franchise as well ...
'' – The CW 4 Kids


Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actress

Tajja Isen Tajja Isen (born June 29, 1991) is a Canadian writer, editor, and voice actress. Her first book, the essay collection Some of My Best Friends: Essays on Lip Service, was published in April 2022. As an actor, she is best known for voicing the tit ...
– ''
Super Why! ''Super Why!'' (stylized as ''Super WHY!'') is a CGI-animated superhero preschool television series created by Angela C. Santomero (who also created ''Blue's Clues'') for PBS Kids and aimed for preschoolers ages 3 to 6. Produced by New York ...
'' – PBS *
Chloë Grace Moretz Chloë Grace Moretz (; born February 10, 1997) is an American actress. She is the recipient of various accolades, including four MTV Movie & TV Awards, two People's Choice Awards, two Saturn Awards, and two Young Artist Awards. She began actin ...
– ''
My Friends Tigger & Pooh ''My Friends Tigger & Pooh'' is an American computer-animated children's television series on Disney Channel as part of the Playhouse Disney block. It was inspired by A. A. Milne's ''Winnie-the-Pooh''. The series was developed by Walt Disney T ...
'' – Walt Disney * Grace Rolek – ''Lou and Lou: Safety Patrol'' – Disney Channel


Best Family Entertainment


Best Family Television Movie or Special

★ ''You've Got a Friend'' – Hallmark Channel *''
High School Musical ''High School Musical'' is a 2006 American musical television film directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Peter Barsocchini. The 63rd Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) and first installment of the ''High School Musical'' film series, th ...
'' – Disney Channel *'' The Last Day of Summer'' – Nickelodeon *'' The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie'' – Nickelodeon


Best Family Television Series

★ ''
Hannah Montana ''Hannah Montana'' is an American teen sitcom created by Michael Poryes, Rich Correll and Barry O'Brien that aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between March2006 and January2011. The series centers on Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus), a ...
'' – Disney Channel *''
Life Is Wild ''Life Is Wild'' is an American serial drama television series adapted by Michael Rauch, George Faber and Charlie Pattinson from the British drama '' Wild at Heart''. The show is about a New York veterinarian who moves his second wife and their ...
'' – CW *'' The Naked Brothers Band'' – Nickelodeon *'' Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide'' – Nickelodeon *''
Out of Jimmy's Head ''Out of Jimmy's Head'' (abbreviated as ''OOJH'') is an American teen sitcom. It was advertised as the first Cartoon Network original series in its genre, and is based on the network's 2006 film ''Re-Animated''. The series was produced by Cartoon ...
'' – Cartoon Network *'' The Winner'' – FOX *'' Zoey 101'' – Nickelodeon


Best Family Television Reality Show, Game Show or Documentary

★ '' Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?'' – FOX *'' Endurance'' – Discovery Kids *'' Kid Nation'' – CBS *''My Life as a Child'' – TLC *''Who Cares About Girls?'' – Oxygen


Best Short Film Starring Youth

★ ''Bad'' – Vincenzo Giammanco (Director) *''The Bench'' – Revolocity *''The Black Smith and the Carpenter'' – Scottsdale Community College *''The Don of Virgil Junior High'' – Rising Nile Productions *''Far Sighted'' – Filmmakers Alliance *''The Infamous Buddy Blade'' – Delaware Coalition Films *''
The Velveteen Rabbit ''The Velveteen Rabbit'' (or ''How Toys Become Real'') is a British children's book written by Margery Williams (also known as Margery Williams Bianco) and illustrated by William Nicholson. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit's desire ...
'' – Denise Quesnel (Director)


Best International Feature Film

★ ''
La Misma Luna ''Under the Same Moon'' ( es, La misma luna) is a 2007 Mexican-American drama film in Spanish and English directed by Patricia Riggen (in her feature film directorial debut) and starring Kate del Castillo, Adrián Alonso, and Eugenio Derbez. Pl ...
'' (''Under the Same Moon'') – Mexico *''
Breakfast with Scot ''Breakfast with Scot'' is a 2007 Canadian comedy film. It is adapted from the 1999 novel by Tufts University professor Michael Downing. The screenplay was adapted by Sean Reycraft from the book by Michael Downing, and the film was directed by L ...
'' – Canada *' (''The Wild Soccer Bunch 4'') – Germany *'' Le Renard et l'Enfant'' (''The Fox and The Child'') – France *'' O Ano em que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias'' (''The Year My Parents Went on Vacation'') – Brazil


Best Family Feature Film (Animation)

★ '' Ratatouille'' – Walt Disney Studios *'' Bee Movie'' – DreamWorks SKG *'' Meet the Robinsons'' – Walt Disney Animation *'' Surf's Up'' – Sony Pictures Animation


Best Family Feature Film (Fantasy or Musical)

★ '' Bridge to Terabithia'' – Walden Media *''
Alvin and the Chipmunks Alvin and the Chipmunks, originally David Seville and the Chipmunks or simply The Chipmunks, are an American animated virtual band and media franchise first created by Ross Bagdasarian for novelty records in 1958. The group consists of three s ...
'' – 20th Century Fox *'' The Golden Compass'' – New Line Cinema *''
Underdog An underdog is a person or group in a competition, usually in sports and creative works, who is largely expected to lose. The party, team, or individual expected to win is called the favorite or top dog. In the case where an underdog wins, the ...
'' – Walt Disney Pictures *'' The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep'' – Columbia Pictures


Best Family Feature Film (Comedy or Drama)

★ '' August Rush'' – Warner Brothers *''
Evan Almighty ''Evan Almighty'' is a 2007 American comedy film, and a Spin-off (media), spin-off of ''Bruce Almighty'' (2003). The film was directed by Tom Shadyac, written by Steve Oedekerk, based on the characters created by Steve Koren and Mark O'Keefe (sc ...
'' – Universal Pictures *'' Firehouse Dog'' – 20th Century Fox *''
Hairspray Hairspray may refer to: * Hair spray, a personal grooming product that keeps hair protected from humidity and wind * ''Hairspray'' (1988 film), a film by John Waters ** ''Hairspray'' (1988 soundtrack), the film's soundtrack album ** ''Hairspray ...
'' – New Line Cinema *''
The Last Mimzy {{Infobox film , name = The Last Mimzy , image = The Last Mimzy.jpg , caption = US Promotional poster , director = Robert Shaye , producer = Michael Phillips , based_on = {{Based on, " Mimsy Were th ...
'' – New Line Cinema *''
Martian Child ''Martian Child'' is a 2007 American comedy-drama film directed by Menno Meyjes and based on David Gerrold's 1994 novelette (not the expanded 2002 novel) of the same name. The film stars John Cusack as a writer who adopts a strange young boy ( ...
'' – New Line Cinema *''
Nancy Drew Nancy Drew is a Fictional character, fictional character appearing in several Mystery fiction, mystery book series, movies, and a TV show as a teenage amateur sleuth. The books are ghostwriter, ghostwritten by a number of authors and published ...
'' – Warner Brothers


Special awards


Outstanding Young Performance in Live Theatre

Sara Niemietz Sara Niemietz () (born June 7, 1992) is an American singer/songwriter and actress based in Los Angeles, California. She has performed on Broadway, at Radio City Music Hall, and the Grand Ole Opry. A substantial portion of her YouTube offerings ...
as "Patrice" in '' 13'' –
Mark Taper Forum The Mark Taper Forum is a 739-seat thrust stage at the Los Angeles Music Center designed by Welton Becket and Associates on the Bunker Hill section of Downtown Los Angeles. Named for real estate developer Mark Taper, the Forum, the neighboring ...
,
Los Angeles Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world' ...


Former Child Star – Life Achievement Award

Jim Turner – '' Kung Fu''


Outstanding Young Performer in a Foreign Film

★ '
Vlad Vyuzhanin


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Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a List of transcontinental countries, transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and North Asia, Northern Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, largest country in the ...


Social Relations of Knowledge Institute Award

★ ''
Nova A nova (plural novae or novas) is a transient astronomical event that causes the sudden appearance of a bright, apparently "new" star (hence the name "nova", which is Latin for "new") that slowly fades over weeks or months. Causes of the dramati ...
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PBS The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is an American public broadcasting, public broadcaster and Non-commercial activity, non-commercial, Terrestrial television, free-to-air television network based in Arlington, Virginia. PBS is a publicly fu ...


References


External links


Official site
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