In ceremonies over the weekend, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences celebrated the winners of the 37th annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. The Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards are divided into the Telecast Awards and Creative Arts Awards; they recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 AM-6:00 PM during the 2009 calendar year.

This year eleven members—including nine alumni—of the Tisch School community received statuettes for their achievements.

Outstanding Children’s Animated Program
Curious George (PBS)
Executive Producers: Ron Howard (Parent of Alumnae) and Brian Grazer (Dean’s Council Member)

Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show
Cash Cab (Discovery)
Writer: Brock Mahan ’04 (BFA, Kanbar, Goldberg DDW)

New Approaches – Daytime Entertainment
Unplugged (MTV)
Lighting Designer: Christopher Landy ’96 (MFA, Design)

Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design for a Drama Series
All My Children (ABC)
Costume Designer: David Zyla ’88 (Drama)

Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction for a Drama Series
All My Children (ABC)
Lighting Director: Daniel Kinsley ’81 (MFA, Design)

Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling
Sesame Street (PBS)
Costume Designer/Muppets: Polly Smith ’75 (MFA, Design)
Costume Designer/Muppets: Jason Weber ’87 (MFA, Design)

Outstanding Achievement in Single Camera Photography (Film or Electronic)
The Electric Company (PBS)
Camera: Aaron Medick, ’97 (BFA, Kanbar, F&TV)
Camera: Shaun Harkins ’81 (BFA, Kanbar, F&TV)

Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction/Electronic Camera /Video Control
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade (ABC)
Camera Operator: Chad Smith ’95 (BFA, Kanbar, F&TV)

For a full list of Creative Arts Winners, click here.

For a full list of Telecast Winners, click here.