45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. We’ve posted the complete nominee list below for your review!

The Daytime Emmy Awards honor outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production that are broadcast from 2:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. during the 2017 calendar year.

“The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is excited to be presenting the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, in the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium,” said Chuck Dages, Chairman, NATAS. “With an outstanding roster of nominees and two wonderful hosts in Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood, we are looking forward to a great event honoring the best that Daytime television delivers every day to its devoted audience.”

This year the ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2018, and will be hosted by Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards will also be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Friday, April 27, 2018. 

“The record-breaking number of entries and the incredible level of talent and craft reflected in this year’s nominees gives us all ample reasons to celebrate,” said David Michaels, SVP, and Executive Producer, Daytime Emmy Awards. “With David Parks joining us as an Executive Producer on the show, Gregg Gelfand directing and Bruce Ryan doing the set and Lighting Design by Tom Kenny along with a great production team, our 45th Anniversary show will be a spectacular gala which both looks ahead and looks back over 45 glorious years that will honor everything we’ve come to expect and love about Daytime television!”

The Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards gala, honors the more than 70 craft & program categories behind the many shows that grace the Daytime genre.

Nominations by the Numbers

by the numbers

The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations List

Outstanding Drama Series

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series

  • The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Eastsiders Netflix
  • Ladies of the Lake Amazon
  • Tainted Dreams Amazon
  • Venice The Series venicetheseries.com
  • Zac & Mia Verizon go90

Outstanding Preschool Children’s Series

  • Dino Dana Amazon
  • Julie’s Greenroom Netflix
  • Sesame Street HBO
  • Sprout House Universal Kids

Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Series

  • Annedroids Amazon
  • Free Rein Netflix
  • Nat Geo Kids Block Nat Geo Kids
  • Odd Squad PBS
  • Top Chef Junior Universal Kids

Outstanding Education or Informational Series

  • Giver ION Television
  • Mind Field Youtube RED
  • Sea Rescue SYNDICATED
  • The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation CBS
  • Xploration DIY Sci SYNDICATED
  • Xploration Outer Space SYNDICATED

Outstanding Preschool Children’s Animated Series

  • If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Amazon
  • Nature Cat PBS
  • Peg+Cat PBS
  • The Stinky & Dirty Show Amazon
  • Tumble Leaf Amazon

Outstanding Children’s Animated Series

  • Lost in Oz Amazon
  • SpongeBob SquarePants Nickelodeon
  • The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show Netflix
  • Trollhunters Netflix
  • Wild Kratts PBS

Outstanding Special Class Animated Program

  • DuckTales: Woo-oo! DisneyXD
  • All Hail King Julien: Exiled Netflix
  • Octonauts: Operation Deep Freeze Disney Junior
  • Puss In Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale Netflix
  • A StoryBots Christmas Netflix

Outstanding Culinary Program

  • A Chef’s Life PBS
  • Giada Entertains Food Network
  • Lidia’s Kitchen PBS
  • Mind of A Chef Facebook Watch
  • Valerie’s Home Cooking Food Network

Outstanding Game Show

  • Family Feud SYNDICATED
  • Jeopardy! SYNDICATED
  • Let’s Make a Deal CBS
  • The Price Is Right CBS
  • Who Wants To Be A Millionaire SYNDICATED

Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program

  • Couples Court with the Cutlers SYNDICATED
  • Divorce Court FOX
  • Judge Judy SYNDICATED
  • Judge Mathis SYNDICATED
  • Justice with Judge Mablean SYNDICATED
  • The People’s Court SYNDICATED

Outstanding Lifestyle Program

  • Ask This Old House PBS
  • Home & Family Hallmark Channel
  • Naturally, Danny Seo NBC
  • Renovation Realities: Ben and Ginger DIY Network
  • This Old House PBS

Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program

  • 1st Look NBC
  • Destination Craft with Jim West PBS
  • Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild SYNDICATED
  • The Voyager with Josh Garcia NBC
  • Xploration Awesome Planet SYNDICATED

Outstanding Morning Program

  • CBS Sunday Morning CBS
  • CBS This Morning CBS
  • Good Morning America ABC
  • Today Show NBC

Outstanding Morning Program in Spanish

  • Café CNN CNN en Español
  • Despierta America Univision
  • Nuestro Mundo CNN en Español
  • Un Nuevo Dia Telemundo

Outstanding Talk Show Informative

  • The Chew ABC
  • The Dr. Oz Show SYNDICATED
  • Megyn Kelly Today NBC
  • Larry King Now Ora TV
  • STEVE SYNDICATED

Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment

  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show SYNDICATED
  • Live with Kelly and Ryan SYNDICATED
  • The Real SYNDICATED
  • The Talk CBS
  • The View ABC

Outstanding Entertainment Program in Spanish

  • Destinos CNN en Español
  • El Gordo y la Flaca Univision
  • LAnzate Univision
  • Showbiz CNN en Español
  • SuperLatina with Gaby Natale VME TV

Outstanding Entertainment News Program

  • Access Hollywood NBC
  • DailyMailTV SYNDICATED
  • E! News E! Entertainment
  • Entertainment Tonight CBS
  • Extra SYNDICATED

Outstanding Special Class Series

  • The Great Big Show Great Big Story
  • Lucky Dog with Brandon McMillan CBS
  • Roman Atwood’s Day Dreams Youtube RED
  • Super Soul Sunday OWN
  • Xploration Earth 2050 SYNDICATED

Outstanding Special Class Special

  • The 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade NBC
  • An American Girl Story – Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance Amazon
  • Bean Fuse
  • I’m With The Banned VICELAND
  • KEVYN AUCOIN Beauty & The Beast in Me Logo TV
  • Skyward Amazon

Outstanding Special Class – Short Format Daytime Program

  • 8-Bit Legacy: The Curious History of Video Games Comcast Watchable
  • DreamWorks Celebrates International Women’s Day 2017
    Multi-Platform Digital Distribution
  • Sesame Street: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
    with Julia & Elmo YouTube.com
  • Storyline Online YouTube.com
  • Weird But True! Shorts Nat Geo Kids

Outstanding Interactive Media
Enhancement to a Daytime Program or Series

  • Annedroids Amazon
  • DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender Netflix
  • Fruit Ninja Frenzy Force YOUTUBE RED
  • Jeopardy! SYNDICATED
  • Sesame Street sesamestreetincommunities.org
  • A StoryBots Christmas – StoryBots.com Netflix

Outstanding Interactive Media –
Original Daytime Program or Series

  • ASTEROIDS!
    Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, Google Daydream, HTC Vive, Sony
    PSVR
  • Design Squad PBS
  • I’m With The Banned VICELAND
  • Manifest 99 manifest99.com
  • Son of Jaguar Google Spotlight Stories/YouTube.com

Outstanding Daytime Promotional Announcement -Topical

  • Dr. Phil: Mother Knows Best: A Story of Munchausen
    By Proxy and Murder CBS
  • Dr. Phil: Singer Sinead O’Connor Speaks Out after Hotel Breakdown:
    The Exclusive Interview CBS
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show: The Puppy Episode SYNDICATED
  • Top Chef Junior Launch Campaign Universal Kids
  • Undocumented and Unafraid: Forbidden MTV

Outstanding Daytime Promotional Announcement
Brand Image Campaign – Network or Program

  • Asian Pacific Heritage Month: Be Inspired
    Disney Channel
  • Black History Month Universal Kids
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Be Kind to One Another SYNDICATED
  • Nickelodeon: 2017 Black History Month Campaign Nickelodeon
  • Nickelodeon: That’s Me Campaign Nickelodeon
  • Nick Junior.: Girls in Charge Nickelodeon
  • Value PBS: Landon’s Story PBS

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

  • Eileen Davidson, as Ashley Abbott
    The Young and the Restless CBS
  • Nancy Lee Grahn, as Alexis Davis
    General Hospital ABC
  • Marci Miller, as Abigail Deveraux
    Days of Our Lives NBC
  • Maura West, as Ava Jerome
    General Hospital ABC
  • Laura Wright, as Carly Corinthos
    General Hospital ABC

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

  • Peter Bergman, as Jack Abbott
    The Young and the Restless CBS
  • Michael Easton, as Hamilton Finn
    General Hospital ABC
  • John McCook, as Eric Forrester
    The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Billy Miller, as Jason Morgan/Drew
    General Hospital ABC
  • James Reynolds, as Abe Carver
    Days of Our Lives NBC

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

  • Marla Adams, as Dina Mergeron
    The Young and the Restless CBS
  • Camryn Grimes, as Mariah Copeland
    The Young and the Restless CBS
  • Susan Seaforth Hayes, as Julie Williams
    Days of Our Lives NBC
  • Elizabeth Hendrickson, as Chloe Mitchell
    The Young and the Restless CBS
  • Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, as Steffy Forrester Spencer
    The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Mishael Morgan, as Hilary Curtis
    The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

  • Wally Kurth, as Ned Quartermaine
    General Hospital ABC
  • Chandler Massey, as Will Horton
    Days of Our Lives NBC
  • Anthony Montgomery, as Dr Andre Maddox
    General Hospital ABC
  • Greg Rikaart, as Kevin Fisher
    The Young and the Restless CBS
  • Greg Vaughan, as Eric Brady
    Days of Our Lives NBC

Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series

  • Reign Edwards, as Nicole Avant Forrester
    The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Hayley Erin, as Kiki Jerome
    General Hospital ABC
  • Cait Fairbanks, as Tessa Porter
    The Young and the Restless CBS
  • Olivia Rose Keegan, as Claire Brady
    Days of Our Lives NBC
  • Chloe Lanier, as Nelle Benson
    General Hospital ABC

Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series

  • Lucas Adams, as Tripp Dalton
    Days of Our Lives NBC
  • Rome Flynn, as Zende Forrester
    The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Tristan Lake Leabu, as Reed Hellstrom
    The Young and the Restless CBS
  • Casey Moss, as JJ Deveraux
    Days of Our Lives NBC
  • Hudson West, as Jake Webber
    General Hospital ABC

Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series

  • Ryan Ashton, as Zach Sinnett
    The Young and the Restless CBS
  • Robb Derringer, as Scooter Nelson
    Days of Our Lives NBC
  • John Enos, as Roger
    Days of Our Lives NBC
  • Morgan Fairchild, as Anjelica
    Days of Our Lives NBC
  • Vernee Watson, as Stella Henry
    General Hospital ABC

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series

  • Mary Beth Evans, as Sara Garrett
    The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Vanessa Kelly, as Journee
    Giants YouTube.com
  • Lilly Melgar, as Janice Ramos
    The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Alicia Minshew, as Angelica Caruso
    Tainted Dreams Amazon
  • Anne Winters, as Mia Phillips
    Zac & Mia Verizon go90

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series

  • Kristos Andrews, as Pete Garrett
    The Bay The Series Amazon
  • James Bland, as Malachi
    Giants YouTube.com
  • Richard Brooks, as Augustus Barringer
    The Rich and the Ruthless UMC
  • Van Hansis, as Thom
    Eastsiders Netflix
  • Kian Lawley, as Zac Meier
    Zac & Mia Verizon go90

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series

  • Molly Burnett, as Laura
    Relationship Status Verizon go90
  • Jade Harlow, as Lianna Ramos
    The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Terri Ivens, as Orchid
    The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Kira Reed Lorsch, as Jo Connors
    The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Alexis G. Zall, as Bec Meier
    Zac & Mia Verizon go90

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series

  • Brandon Beemer, as Evan Blackwell
    The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Stephen Guarino, as Quincy
    Eastsiders Netflix
  • John Halbach, as Ian
    Eastsiders Netflix
  • Eric Nelsen, as Daniel Garrett
    The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Derrell Whitt, as Will Campbell
    The Bay The Series Amazon

Outstanding Guest Performer in a Digital Daytime Drama Series

  • Jennifer Bassey, as Beverly Newman
    Anacostia YouTube.com
  • Thomas Calabro, as Arthur Tobin
    The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Patrika Darbo, as Mickey Walker
    The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Chad Duell, as Adam Kenway
    The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Mike E. Winfield, as Jeremy
    Conversations in L.A. conversationsinla.com

Outstanding Performer in a Children’s, Preschool Children’s or Educational
and Informational Program

  • Kristos Andrews, as Tyler
    This Just In POP TV
  • Ed Asner, as Santa Claus
    A StoryBots Christmas Netflix
  • Dove Cameron, as Liv and Maddie Rooney
    Liv and Maddie: Cali Style Disney Channel
  • Michela Luci, as Dana
    Dino Dana Amazon
  • Raven Symone, as Raven Baxter
    Raven’s Home Disney Channel

Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program

  • Christopher Diamantopoulos, as Master Eon
    Skylanders Academy Netflix
  • Tom Kenny, as SpongeBob SquarePants
    SpongeBob SquarePants Nickelodeon
  • Tress MacNeille, as Aprilcot, Madame Blueberry,
    Junior Asparagus, Lisa Asparagus, Night Pony
    VeggieTales in the City Netflix
  • Andy Richter, as Mort, Grammy Mort, Smart Mort
    All Hail King Julien: Exiled Netflix
  • John Tartaglia, as Splash & Mrs. Tidy
    Splash and Bubbles PBS

Outstanding Culinary Host

  • Vivian Howard, Host
    A Chef’s Life PBS
  • Giada De Laurentiis, Host
    Giada Entertains Food Network
  • Guy Fieri, Host
    Guy’s Ranch Kitchen Food Network
  • Lidia Bastianich, Host
    Lidia’s Kitchen PBS
  • Danny Bowien, Host
    Mind of A Chef Facebook Watch

Outstanding Daytime Talent in a Spanish Language Program

  • Raul De Molina, Host
    El Gordo y la Flaca Univision
  • Lili Estefan, Host
    El Gordo y la Flaca Univision
  • Francisco Fuentes, Correspondent
    El Gordo y la Flaca Univision
  • Guillermo Arduino, Anchor
    Encuentro CNN en Español
  • Gabriela Natale, Host
    SuperLatina with Gaby Natale VME TV

Outstanding Game Show Host

  • Steve Harvey, Host
    Family Feud SYNDICATED
  • Alex Trebek, Host
    Jeopardy! SYNDICATED
  • Wayne Brady, Host
    Let’s Make a Deal CBS
  • Pat Sajak, Host
    Wheel of Fortune SYNDICATED
  • Chris Harrison, Host
    Who Wants To Be A Millionaire SYNDICATED

Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel/Children’s or Educational and Informational Program

  • Roman Atwood, Host
    Roman Atwood’s Day Dreams YouTube RED
  • Jack Hanna, Host
    Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild SYNDICATED
  • Brandon McMillan, Host
    Lucky Dog with Brandon McMillan CBS
  • David Osmond, Host
    Wonderama SYNDICATED
  • Steve Spangler, Host
    Xploration DIY Sci SYNDICATED

Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host

  • Kit Hoover, Natalie Morales, Hosts
    Access Hollywood Live NBC
  • Kellie Pickler, Ben Aaron, Hosts
    Pickler and Ben SYNDICATED
  • Steve Harvey, Host
    STEVE SYNDICATED
  • Dr. Mehmet Oz, Host
    The Dr. Oz Show SYNDICATED
  • Larry King, Host
    Larry King Now Ora TV

Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host

  • Harry Connick, Jr., Host
    Harry SYNDICATED
  • Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, Hosts
    Live with Kelly and Ryan SYNDICATED
  • Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love,
    Jeannie Mai, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Co-Hosts
    The Real SYNDICATED
  • Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne,
    Sheryl Underwood, Aisha Tyler, Hosts
    The Talk CBS
  • Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain,
    Paula Faris, Jedediah Bila, Co-Hosts
    The View ABC

Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series

  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama Series

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama Series

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Drama Series Technical Team

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama Series

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Original Song – Drama

  • “End of Time”
    The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • “Sun Still Shines”
    Days of Our Lives NBC
  • “Perfume Smoke”
    General Hospital ABC
  • “Who I Am”
    General Hospital ABC
  • “Moon and Back”
    The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama Series

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Makeup for a Drama Series

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • General Hospital ABC
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special

  • Blaze and the Monster Machines Nickelodeon
  • Elena of Avalor Disney Channel
  • Puppy Dog Pals Disney Junior
  • Sunny Day Nickelodeon
  • Tangled: The Series Disney Channel

Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation

  • Marie Thorhauge Torslev
    Production Designer
    Through the Woods Curious World
  • Steve C. Meyers
    Background Layout Artist
    Puppy Dog Pals Disney Junior
  • Tom Caulfield
    Storyboard Artist
    Tangled: The Series Disney Channel
  • Michelle Park
    Color Designer
    Star vs. the Forces of Evil DisneyXD
  • Robyn Yannoukos
    Colorist
    Tumble Leaf Amazon

Outstanding Writing in a Digital Drama Series

  • The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Conversations in L.A. conversationsinla.com
  • Eastsiders Netflix
  • Relationship Status Verizon go90
  • Zac & Mia Verizon go90

Outstanding Writing in a Preschool Animated Program

  • Disney Doc McStuffins Disney Junior
  • Octonauts Disney Junior
  • Peg+Cat PBS
  • A StoryBots Christmas Netflix
  • Vampirina Disney Junior

Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program

  • All Hail King Julien Netflix
  • Elena of Avalor Disney Channel
  • The Loud House Nickelodeon
  • Trollhunters Netflix
  • Welcome to the Wayne Nickelodeon

Outstanding Writing in a Children’s, Preschool Children’s, Family Viewing

  • Biz Kid$ PBS
  • Free Rein Netflix
  • Julie’s Greenroom Netflix
  • Odd Squad PBS
  • Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Writing Special Class

  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show SYNDICATED
  • Super Soul Sunday OWN
  • The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation CBS
  • Xploration Earth 2050 SYNDICATED
  • Xploration Outer Space SYNDICATED

Outstanding Directing in a Digital Drama Series

  • The Bay The Series Amazon
  • Eastsiders Netflix
  • Relationship Status Verizon go90
  • Venice The Series venicetheseries.com
  • Zac & Mia Verizon go90

Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program

  • Danger & Eggs Amazon
  • Disney Mickey Mouse Disney Channel
  • The Loud House Nickelodeon
  • The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show Netflix
  • Niko and the Sword of Light Amazon

Outstanding Directing in a Preschool Animated Program

  • The Stinky & Dirty Show Amazon
  • A StoryBots Christmas Netflix
  • Through the Woods Curious World
  • Tumble Leaf Amazon
  • Vampirina Disney Junior

Outstanding Directing in a Children’s, Preschool Children’s or
Family Viewing Program

  • Free Rein Netflix
  • Julie’s Greenroom Netflix
  • Odd Squad PBS
  • Sesame Street HBO
  • Top Chef Junior Universal Kids

Outstanding Directing in a Single Camera Lifestyle/Culinary/Travel or Educational and Informational Program

  • Ask This Old House PBS
  • A Chef’s Life PBS
  • Family Ingredients PBS
  • Giada’s Holiday Handbook Food Network
  • Mind of A Chef Facebook Watch
  • Renovation Realities: Ben & Ginger DIY Network

Outstanding Directing in Multi Camera Lifestyle/Culinary or
Educational and Informational Program

  • Furze World Wonders YouTube RED
  • The Kitchen Food Network
  • Milk Street PBS
  • Nick Stellino Storyteller in the Kitchen PBS
  • Trisha’s Southern Kitchen Food Network

Outstanding Directing in a Talk Show/Entertainment News /Morning Program

  • DailyMailTV SYNDICATED
  • Harry SYNDICATED
  • Pickler and Ben SYNDICATED
  • Rachael Ray SYNDICATED
  • The Real SYNDICATED

Outstanding Directing in a Game Show

  • Family Feud SYNDICATED
  • Let’s Make a Deal CBS
  • The Noise Universal Kids
  • The Price Is Right CBS

Outstanding Directing Special Class

  • An American Girl Story: Summer Camp, Friends for Life Amazon
  • Disney’s Broadway Hits at Royal Albert Hall Broadway HD
  • East Los High Hulu
  • Skyward Amazon
  • Super Soul Sunday OWN

Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design

  • Buddy Thunderstruck Netflix
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show SYNDICATED
  • Odd Squad PBS
  • Project Mc² Netflix
  • Sesame Street HBO
  • The Talk CBS

Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design

TBD (judging still in progress)

Outstanding Lighting Direction

  • Annedroids Amazon
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show SYNDICATED
  • Odd Squad PBS
  • Sesame Street HBO
  • The Talk CBS

Outstanding Technical Team

  • Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration ABC
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show SYNDICATED
  • Jeopardy! SYNDICATED
  • Sesame Street HBO
  • The Price Is Right CBS

Outstanding Cinematography

  • An American Girl Story – Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance Amazon
  • Buddy Thunderstruck Netflix
  • Family Ingredients PBS
  • Free Rein Netflix
  • Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin SYNDICATED
  • Scars of Nanking A&E

Outstanding Single Camera Editing

  • 1st Look NBC
  • Cop and a Half: New Recruit Netflix
  • Free Rein Netflix
  • Giada In Italy Food Network
  • Scars of Nanking A&E

Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing

  • Crime Watch Daily With Chris Hansen SYNDICATED
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show SYNDICATED
  • Roman Atwood’s Day Dreams YouTube RED
  • Sesame Street HBO
  • Trisha’s Southern Kitchen Food Network

Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing

  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show SYNDICATED
  • Family Feud SYNDICATED
  • Harry SYNDICATED
  • The Price Is Right CBS
  • STEVE SYNDICATED

Outstanding Sound Mixing

  • Annedroids Amazon
  • Disney’s Broadway Hits at Royal Albert Hall Broadway HD
  • Odd Squad PBS
  • Sesame Street HBO
  • Super Soul Sunday OWN

Outstanding Sound Mixing – Animation

  • The Adventures of Puss in Boots Netflix
  • All Hail King Julien Netflix
  • All Hail King Julien: Exiled Netflix
  • Dragons: Race to the Edge Netflix
  • Lost in Oz Amazon

Outstanding Sound Mixing in a Preschool Animated Program

  • Beat Bugs: All Together Now Netflix
  • Dinotrux Netflix
  • If You Give A Mouse a Cookie Amazon
  • Pete the Cat A Groovy New Year Amazon
  • Rusty Rivets Nickelodeon
  • The Stinky & Dirty Show Amazon

Outstanding Sound Editing – Live Action

  • An American Girl Story – Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance Amazon
  • Annedroids Amazon
  • Dino Dana Amazon
  • Sesame Street HBO
  • Weird But True! Nat Geo Kids

Outstanding Sound Editing – Animation

  • The Adventures of Puss in Boots Netflix
  • All Hail King Julien Netflix
  • All Hail King Julien: Exiled Netflix
  • LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures DisneyXD
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man DisneyXD
  • Trollhunters Netflix

Outstanding Sound Editing in a Preschool Animated Program

  • Beat Bugs: All Together Now Netflix
  • Click Clack Moo: Christmas at the Farm Amazon
  • Dinotrux Netflix
  • If You Give A Mouse a Cookie Amazon
  • Mickey and the Roadster Racers Disney Junior
  • A StoryBots Christmas Netflix
  • The Stinky & Dirty Show Amazon

Outstanding Music Direction and Composition

  • Blaze and the Monster Machines Nickelodeon
  • Elena of Avalor Disney Channel
  • Sofia The First Disney Junior
  • Tangled: The Series Disney Channel
  • The Tom & Jerry Show Cartoon Network

Outstanding Original Song

  • “Forever Bold” Becoming Bold and Beautiful POP TV
  • “60 Second Song” Harry SYNDICATED
  • “Prologue – El Fez’ Song” Hotel Transylvania The Series Disney Channel
  • “A Song About Songs” Sesame Street HBO
  • “Try A Little Kindness” Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program

  • CBS This Morning Saturday CBS
    Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit
    “Cumberland Gap; If We Were Vampires”
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show SYNDICATED
    Pharrell Williams
    “Runnin”
  • Rachael Ray SYNDICATED
    Robert Randolph & The Family Band
    “Love Do What It Do”
  • The View ABC
    Andra Day and Common
    “Rise Up”
  • Today Show NBC
    Ben Platt & the Cast of Dear Evan Hansen
    “You Will Be Found”

Outstanding Costume Design/Styling

  • An American Girl Story – Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance Amazon
  • Liv and Maddie: Cali Style Disney Channel
  • Odd Squad PBS
  • Project Mc² Netflix
  • The Talk CBS
  • The View ABC

Outstanding Hairstyling

  • Harry SYNDICATED
  • Live with Kelly and Ryan SYNDICATED
  • Odd Squad PBS
  • Pickler and Ben SYNDICATED
  • Project Mc² Netflix
  • Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Makeup

  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show SYNDICATED
  • Harry SYNDICATED
  • Live with Kelly and Ryan SYNDICATED
  • The Talk CBS
  • Walk the Prank DisneyXD

Outstanding Stunt Coordination

  • The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
  • Cop and a Half: New Recruit Netflix
  • Days of Our Lives NBC
  • Free Rein Netflix
  • The Young and the Restless CBS

About The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy® Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime, Public & Community Service, and Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of more than 15,000 broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including Regional Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public.

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