The Big Ballot facts for kids

The 1st Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, also known as The Big Ballot, was a special event where kids got to pick their favorite movies, TV shows, music, and sports stars. It happened in 1987 and was shown over four episodes of a Nickelodeon show called Rated K: For Kids By Kids.

Unlike the bigger Kids' Choice Awards shows you might see today, this first one wasn't a live event. Instead, it was a show that was filmed beforehand. The winners received a cool golden trophy shaped like a teleidoscope. The hosts who helped announce the winners were Matt Nespole, Rebecca Schwager, and Mark Shanahan. The show was supported by yummy treats like Bonkers fruit chews and Post Cereal.

What Awards Were Given?

The Kids' Choice Awards lets kids vote for their favorites in different areas. Below, you can see who was nominated and who won in each category. The winners are always shown in bold text.

Favorite Movies and Stars

The winners for the movie categories were announced on March 28, 1987. Kids voted for their top movie, male actor, and female actress.

Top TV Shows and Actors

The winners for the television categories were announced on April 4, 1987. Kids chose their favorite TV show, male TV star, and female TV star.

Popular Music Artists

The winners for the music categories were announced on April 11, 1987. Kids voted for their favorite music group, male singer, and female singer.

Sports Heroes

The winners for the sports categories were announced on April 18, 1987. Kids picked their favorite sports team, male athlete, and female athlete.