Nominees Announced For The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards
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- Category: Entertainment News
- Published on Thursday, 16 July 2026 12:22
- Written by A&E Contributing Editor
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. The ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
"We're proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television," said Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS. "As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry."
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"Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers," said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. "Congratulations to this year's nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October."
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming. Nominees in seven categories were announced as an early sneak peek across broadcast outlets "Entertainment Tonight," "Extra" and "The View," and nominee credits will be released the week of August 28th, following the gratis credits and administrative vetting windows. This year's Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date. Tickets will go on sale September 9, 2026.
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The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be a single ceremony in 2026, produced by NATAS Productions. Adam Sharp and Lara Gates are executive producers, with Leon Knoles returning to direct for a fifth straight year. Rachel Schwartz serves as Head of Daytime, and the firm of Lutz & Carr, LLP, provides accounting services for the competition.
About the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a 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® Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime and Children's & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.
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NATAS membership is made up of National members joined by more than 18,000+ broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including its National Student Production Awards for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships for aspiring filmmakers and broadcasters.
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