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 Daytime Entertainment, News & Documentary, Community Service, Sports and Technology & Engineering.
Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including Regional Student Television 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.
Executive Office
- Terry O'Reilly, Chair
- Adam Sharp, President & CEO
Awards
Daytime
- Brent Stanton, Executive Director
- Rachel Schwartz, Manager
- Luke Smith, Administrator
News & Documentary
- David Winn, Senior Vice President
- Christine Chin, Director
Sports
- Justine Gubar, Executive Director
- Steve Head, Director
Technology & Engineering
- Robert P. Seidel, Chairman
- Seth Haberman
- Charlie Jablonski
Production & Events
- Steve Ulrich, Senior Vice President
- Lisa Armstrong, Director
Finance
- Terry Peterson, Senior Director
- Desiree Jean-Jerome, Director
- Elena Chen, Associate Finance Operations
Operations
- Paul Pillitteri, Senior Vice President, Communications and Operations
- Delroy Binger, Director, Technical Operations
- Luke Smith, Director Awards Operations
- Tabatha Starcher, Director, Brand Engagement & Business Development
- Autumn Boatner, Digital Content Producer