The Kids' Choice Winners were announced on March 28, 2009 on Nickelodeon. Dwayne Johnson hosted the award show and Leonardo DiCaprio won the inaugural "Big Green Help Award" in honor of his environmental activism.Nickelodeon PR: Nickelodeon to Honor Leonardo Dicaprio (March 25, 2009) Fans could vote online on Nickelodeon.com for their favorite stars and the winners are determined by popular vote. Check back for updates!
Big Green Help
- Nickelodeon's "Big Green Help" is a global campaign designed to "empower kids to take action on the environment and connect them to energy saving and earth-friendly activities in their everyday lives." The "Big Green Help" encourages kids to practice green-living as a lifestyle.
- Cameron Diaz presented Academy Award-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio with the first-ever "Big Green Help Award" during the 2009 Kid's Choice Awards ceremony. DiCaprio is on the board of trustees of the Natural Resources Defense Council and Global Green USA and was the global chairman of Earth Day 2000. In 1998, he founded the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation to help increase awareness of environmental issues. He also co-wrote, co-produced and narrated The 11th Hour, a documentary about politics and environmental consciousness.Nickelodeon PR: Nickelodeon to Honor Leonardo Dicaprio (March 25, 2009)
Kids Choice Winners 2008
Favorite Movie Actress: Jessica Alba
Favorite Movie Actor: Johnny Depp
Favorite Animated Voice: Eddie Murphy
Favorite Music Group: The Jonas Brothers
Favorite Singer (Female): Miley Cyrus
Favorite Singer (Male): Chris Brown
Favorite Song: "Girl Friend" Avril Lavigne
Favorite Reality Show: American Idol
Favorite TV Show: Drake and Josh
Favorite TV Actor: Drake Bell
Favorite Cartoon: Avatar the Last Airbender
Favorite Animated Movie: Ratatouille
Favorite Movie: Alvin and the Chipmunks
Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series
Favorite Female Athlete: Danica Patrick
Favorite Male Athlete: Tony Hawk
Favorite Video Game: Madden NFL '08