 "SpongeBob's Truth or Square", a television film, and the special episode "To SquarePants or Not to SquarePants" were broadcast on Nickelodeon, as part of the celebration.The show itself received several recognition, including the Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Cartoon in 2009 and 2010.At the 2009 ASTRA Awards, the show was nominated for the Favourite International Program category, but did not win.