How are Emmy Winners Chosen?
The Emmy Awards, which honor outstanding achievements in the television industry, are determined through a multi-step process managed by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). The voting process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency while celebrating excellence in television programming.
1. Nominations
Each year, eligible members of the television academy are invited to submit nominations for various categories, including drama series, comedy series, and limited series. The nominations are compiled by an independent accounting firm, which verifies the results.
2. Preliminary Voting
After nominations are announced, a second round of voting occurs. Members of the respective peer groups (e.g., performers vote for acting categories) review the nominees in their category and cast their ballots for the winners. This phase is conducted online and is anonymous.
3. Final Voting
The top nominees from the preliminary voting move on to the final ballot. All voting members are eligible to vote across all categories in this round. The final round of voting again remains confidential, and winners are determined based on the highest number of votes received.
4. Announcement
The winners are then revealed at the annual Emmy Awards ceremony, where the achievements of the television industry are celebrated, making it one of the most prestigious events in entertainment.