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Children's Choice Award

Date confirmed from “Billboard” (archived) (“April 28 [1994]”) and AP Archive (archived) (28/4[/94])

Michael Jackson, speech transcript

I’m flattered and most appreciative that 75 thousand children from New Jersey, New York and Connecticut--[addresses fan] I love you too. I’d like to thank everyone tonight for the Choice Award, and my sincere thanks to ‘Children’s Choice’ and ‘Body Sculpt’. I love you.

“Billboard” magazine (April 30, 1994) (archived)

Speaking of Michael Jackson, he will be on hand to pick up his Caring For Kids’ “Kids Award” at the Children's Choice Awards April 28 at City Center in New York. The voting for the awards was conducted by 100,000 kids living in the New York metro area. The Kids Award is a special category that acknowledges a celebrity who has devoted time to work with young people to enhance their lives. According to organizers, more than 75% of the kids voted for Jackson. The Warner Music Group and Sony Music are among the corporate sponsors for the event. The second annual Children’s Choice Awards was founded by Vincent Ferguson.

AP Archive (April 29, 1994) (archived)

U.S. rock star Michael Jackson, voted the best role model by 100,000 children, made a rare public appearance on Thursday (28/4) to accept a Children's Choice award. Hundreds of children squealed and chanted, "Michael! Michael!" as Jackson received the award

...NEW YORK, USA 28/4