Gottschalk has been awarded a number of prizes for his work; apart from those mentioned above. These include the "Telestar" in 1987, the "Goldenes Schlitzohr" (golden rascal) and the "Goldenes Kabel" (golden cable) in 1991, as well as the "Goldene Feder" ("golden feather") in 2001. He also received a total of three Bambi awards, which he returned in 1988 after a dispute with the publisher Burda. However, in 2001, he was awarded a "Bambi of honor" which he accepted. In 2012 Gottschalk co-hosted the show "Das Supertalent".