The Emmys, or Emmy Awards, are prestigious annual awards that recognize outstanding achievement in the television industry in the United States. They honor excellence in various categories, including acting, writing, directing, and technical disciplines. The awards are presented by three organizations: the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), and the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), each administering different Emmy events. The Emmy statuette features a winged woman holding an atom, symbolizing the arts and sciences of television. The awards cover various sectors such as primetime programming, daytime television, sports, news and documentaries, children’s programming, and technical and engineering achievements. The most famous Emmy ceremonies are the Primetime Emmy Awards, which focus on primetime television and air annually, usually in September. There are also the Daytime Emmys, Sports Emmys, International Emmys, and others, each with their own specific focus and voting procedures. Winning an Emmy is considered a high honor in the television industry, alongside the Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards in their respective arts fields.