53rd Directors Guild of America Awards

The 53rd Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentary and television in 2000, were presented on March 10, 2001 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The ceremony was hosted by Carl Reiner. The nominees in the feature film category were announced on January 22, 2001 and the other nominations were announced starting on February 1, 2001.

Robert B. Aldrich Service Award

 * Robert Butler
 * Tom Donovan

Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award

 * Robert N. Van Ry

Presidents Award

 * Robert Wise

Honorary Life Member

 * Jack Valenti