The George Eastman Museum will honor legendary actress Goldie Hawn with the George Eastman Award for distinguished contribution to the art of cinema.

Hawn will accept the award during a ceremony on Oct. 22, which will feature an appreciation of Hawn's career by Peter Bagrov, the senior curator of the Moving Image Department; a compilation of highlights of her work; and a conversation with Hawn, to be followed by a gala in the museum.

In addition to starring in such films as "Private Benjamin," "Overboard" and "Death Becomes Her," Hawn is a producer, director and best-selling author. She is also the founder of The Goldie Hawn Foundation, a public charity with a mission to transform children’s lives by providing vital social and emotional learning programs to reduce stress and aggressive behavior, improve focus and academic performance, and increase resiliency for success in school and in life.

“Throughout her career, Goldie Hawn has brought a unique comic flair to motion pictures,” said Bruce Barnes, the Ron and Donna Fielding director of the George Eastman Museum. “Her screen personality in many of her films belies her savvy management of her career. We greatly admire that for more than two decades she has dedicated her efforts, intelligence, resources, and standing to improving emotional and social lives of children.”

Tickets go on sale on Sept. 17 and are available at eastman.org/eastmanaward2024.

The George Eastman Award was established in 1955.