Awards

NATAS Silver Circle

• 2002, in recognition for her work on One Life to Live, Erika Slezak was inducted as a member of the Silver Circle of the New York chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for over a quarter-century of "significant contributions" to television

Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London, England

• Bossum Award for Excellence in Diction at RADA

• 1st Place in winter term - Bronze Medal

• 2nd Place in spring term - Silver Medal

CDC Awards

• In 2000, One Life to Live received the first-ever CDC Sentinel for Health Award in the daytime drama category. The agency recognized the show for its exceptionally accurate and impactful portrayal of breast cancer.

• In the award winning plot line, Erika Slezak’s long running character, Victoria “Viki” Lord, was diagnosed with breast cancer following a routine mammogram. The CDC praised the storyline for educating millions on:

  • The critical importance of routine cancer screenings

  • What to expect during medical diagnoses

  • The emotional and physical realities of cancer treatment.