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The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. The Honors have been presented annually since 1978 in Washington D.C. during gala weekend-long events that culminate in a performance honoring the Honorees at the Kennedy Center Opera House.The Honors were created by George Stevens Jr. and the late Nick Vanoff. Stevens remains involved as producer and co-writer for the Honors Gala.