what is the emmys

The Emmy Awards, commonly known as the Emmys, are prestigious awards that recognize artistic and technical excellence in the television industry. They include various events that honor different sectors of television programming, such as Primetime, Daytime, Sports, News & Documentary, Children's & Family, and International Emmys. The awards are presented annually by three related organizations: the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), and the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS). The Emmy statuette features a winged woman holding an atom and symbolizes excellence in television. The Primetime Emmy Awards, the most widely known, recognize outstanding primetime American TV programs, while other Emmy awards focus on specific types of programming or technical achievement. The Emmys are considered one of the four major American entertainment awards alongside the Grammys, Oscars, and Tonys.