Stephen Colbert receives an “anti-censorship” award from the Before Columbus Foundation, according to multiple reports. The recognition comes after CBS ends his long-running program, “The Late Show,” which concluded its 11-year run in May. Several outlets link the timing of the award to Colbert’s prominence as a public critic of President Donald Trump during his tenure as host. The coverage describes the “anti-censorship” label as reflecting concerns about limiting public speech. CBS’s decision to end “The Late Show” removes a widely watched late-night platform associated with Colbert’s political commentary. The reports do not present new reasons for CBS’s choice beyond noting the end of the program and Colbert’s profile during his time on television. Overall, the sources agree that Colbert is being honored by the Before Columbus Foundation following the conclusion of his CBS show and amid attention on his high-profile criticism of Trump.