Lillian Droniak
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
3
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
1
Records
Droniak's achievements are remarkable for someone who started her internet career at age 88. She has won six major awards, including a Shorty Award for Creator of the Year and a Webby for Best Individual Performer. Her memoir hit the New York Times bestseller list, and she holds a Guinness World Record for the most viewed cooking video by someone over 95. She received an honorary doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and the Key to the City of Johnstown. Her influence spans generations, and she is regularly featured on Forbes and TIME lists of top creators.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Key to the City of Johnstown
Awarded for her positive representation of the city and community service.
Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters
Recognized for her cultural impact and philanthropic work.
Guinness World Record: Most viewed cooking video by an individual over 95
For her video 'How to Make a Depression-Era Sandwich.'
Rankings & Lists
Top Creators
100 Most Influential People on the Internet
50 Most Influential Content Creators
Power of Influence
Magazine Covers
TIME Magazine
November 2022
The Digital Grandmother: How Lillian Droniak Became the Internet's Favorite Elder
People Magazine
March 2023
Grandma Knows Best: Lillian Droniak on Life, Love, and Laughter
AARP The Magazine
April/May 2024
The Accidental Influencer
Records & Feats
Most viewed cooking video by an individual over 95
Her video 'How to Make a Depression-Era Sandwich' holds the Guinness World Record for most views in its category.