Katie Couric Named 'Giant of Broadcasting'

Although having the lowest rated broadcast evening news program, Katie Couric was just named a "Giant of Broadcasting."

Such was announced by the Library of American Broadcasting (h/t TVNewser):

Honoring a lengthening line of excellence tracing back to broadcasting’s beginnings. Under the guidance of Charles Osgood, America’s Master of Ceremonies, at noon on October 1, 2009 (11:30 Reception & 12:00 Lunch & Awards Ceremony), in New York’s Grand Hyatt. And the honorees are…

10 GIANTS OF BROADCASTING FOR 2009

• Katie Couric
• Ken Burns
• Dr. Woo Paik
• Barbara Cochran
• Christopher J. Rohrs
• Norman J.. Pattiz
   
  Posthumous Honorees:
• Bea Arthur
• Ed McMahon

This despite Couric now having the lowest ratings for the "Evening News" in Nielsen history!

Just imagine the accolades she'd be getting if nobody watched her newscast.

Post facto exit question: if your ratings were this low, wouldn't you be embarrassed to receive such recognition?