51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Honors TV Excellence

The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, hosted by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), celebrated excellence in daytime television at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. The event aired live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, honoring outstanding achievements in the industry.

Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner led the ceremony, with special performances by Jerry O'Connell and Amanda Kloots. Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Melody Thomas Scott and Edward J. Scott for their contributions to The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful.

Notable winners included Dick Van Dyke, who became the oldest Daytime Emmy recipient for his role in Days of our Lives, and culinary series Be My Guest with Ina Garten. The Kelly Clarkson Show and Entertainment Tonight secured wins in their respective categories.

A star-studded lineup of presenters added glamour to the evening, paying tribute to the industry’s finest talents. A special in memoriam segment honored those who passed away in the past year.

These awards mark the evolution of the Daytime Emmy Awards and the growing recognition of excellence in children’s programming. The event reinforces NATAS’ commitment to fostering creativity and innovation in television.