Daytime Emmy Awards

Daytime Emmy Award
Current: 51st Daytime Emmy Awards
Awarded forExcellence in daytime television
CountryUnited States
Presented byNATAS/ATAS
First awardedMay 21, 1974; 50 years ago (1974-05-21)
Websitetheemmys.tv/daytime/

The Daytime Emmy Awards, or Daytime Emmys, are part of the extensive range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical merit for the American television industry. Bestowed by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), the Daytime Emmys are presented in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming. The first ceremony was held in 1974, expanding what was originally a prime time-themed Emmy Award. Ceremonies generally are held in May or June.