The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) unveiled nominations for the 4th Annual Children’s & Family Emmy® Awards today. This awards ceremony is set to take place in New York City for the first time on March 1 and 2, 2026 at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City. Now in its fourth year, this standalone competition spotlights the pinnacle of creativity and innovation in children’s entertainment.
The complete list of nominees is available on the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences website.
“We’re excited to honor the extraordinary individuals and teams who bring children’s and family television to life every day,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. “As the landscape continues to grow—and as studies highlight the positive impact educational programming has on young children—we look forward to coming together to celebrate this meaningful and inspiring work.”
Nominations were announced live on NATAS social platforms, plus in-person in a NATAS membership event in partnership with the Children’s Media Association New York chapter. The nomination announcement featured video messages from stars across the children’s programming landscape including Ms. Rachel and Mr. Aron (Ms. Rachel), Bob Bergen (Looney Tunes), John Tartaglia (Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock), Josh Dela Cruz (Blue’s Clues & You!), Gobo Fraggle (Fraggle Rock), and Donkey Hodie (Donkey Hodie).
This presentation will be available to stream on watch.theemmys.tv and via The Emmys® app on November 19.
