55th Directors Guild of America Awards

The 55th Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentary and television in 2002, were presented on March 1, 2003 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The ceremony was hosted by Carl Reiner. The nominees in the feature film category were announced on January 21, 2003 and the other nominations were announced starting on January 30, 2003.

Lifetime Achievement in Feature Film

 * Martin Scorsese

Frank Capra Achievement Award

 * Yudi Bennett

Robert B. Aldrich Service Award

 * Jud Taylor

Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award

 * Esperanza Martinez

Honorary Life Member

 * John Rich