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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences was founded in 1955. It is 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.

Regional Emmy® Awards are given in nineteen regions across the United States.  National Awards are given for Children's and Family, Daytime Entertainment, News & Documentary, Community Service, Sports and Technology & Engineering.

Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including Regional and National Student Production Awards for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public.

National Office

The Emmys

450 Park Avenue South
Third Floor
New York, NY 10016
212-586-8424

Executive Office

  • Terry O'Reilly, Chair
  • Adam SharpPresident & CEO

Awards

Children's and Family

  • Rachel Schwartz, Head of Daytime

Daytime

  • Rachel Schwartz, Head of Daytime

News & Documentary

  • David WinnHead of News & Documentary

Technology & Engineering

  • Joe Inzerillo, Co-Chair
  • Dina Weisberger, Co-Chair

Sports

  • Steve Head, Head of Sports

Academy Operations

  • Cherie Housley, Head of Academy Operations
  • Christine Chin, Senior Administrator, Academy Operations
  • Cara Fortuna, Administrator, Academy Operations
  • Luke SmithDirector Awards Operations
  • Jessica Ward, Administrator, Academy Operations

Business Development

  • Tabatha StarcherHead of Business Development

Membership

  • Brent StantonHead of Membership

Production & Events

  • Lisa Armstrong, Head of Production & Events

Finance

  • Desiree Jean-Jerome, Head of Finance
  • Elena ChenDirector

Operations

  • Delroy Binger, Director, Technical Operations
  • Lara Gates, Chief of Staff