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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 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.

There are 19 "local" Chapters of The National Academy located throughout the United States. Each Chapter is responsible for nominations and awards in their region. Broadcast and cablecast entries must have been produced and intended for a regional or local audience within the Chapter's designated awards area and must have had their first transmission in that awards area during the eligibility period. Entries produced and intended for a wider audience (a national audience) should be submitted for consideration in NATAS’ national awards here.

To be eligible, original entries must have been transmitted to the general public by a television station, a cable company, satellite, the Internet or other digital delivery medium. Eligibility is limited to digital and telecast/cablecast programming that was originally produced and intended for the Chapter’s regional or local audience during the Chapter’s eligibility year.

Below is a list and direct access to the 19 Chapters of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. See which territory your project qualifies for today or in the near future!

Boston/New England

NATAS Boston/New England Chapter is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television, the fostering of creative leadership in the television industry, and the encouragement of excellence in artistic, educational, cultural and technical progress.

Qualifying Territories Include: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and the majority of Connecticut

Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/newenglandemmys

Central Great Lakes

The Central Great Lakes Emmy Awards recognize excellence in television among its members in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Qualifying Territories Include: Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania

Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/centralgreatlakesemmys

Chicago/Midwest

The Central Great Lakes Emmy Awards recognize excellence in television among its members in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Qualifying Territories Include: Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Chicago

Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/midwestemmys

Heartland

The Heartland Emmy® Chapter honors original content created for traditional broadcast/cablecast mediums as well as non-traditional and emerging platforms for broadband and portable delivery. We are one of 19 regional chapters across the US, covering Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming.

Qualifying Territories Include: Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming.

Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/heartlandemmys

Lonestar

The Lone Star Chapter is dedicated to becoming the primary portal to connect professionals and students in Texas’ television broadcast-related fields for networking and career development

Qualifying Territories Include: Houston

Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/lonestaremmys

Michigan

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Michigan Chapter (NATAS-MI) is dedicated to the advancement of Excellence in TV.

Qualifying Territories Include: Michigan

Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/michiganemmys

Mid-America

The Mid-America chapter was chartered in 1962 and began honoring outstanding achievement in this region with local Emmy Awards in 1976.

Qualifying Territories Include: Missouri, Arkansas, and Illinois

Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/midamericaemmys

Mid-Atlantic

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter was chartered in 1981 as a non-profit, professional association.

Qualifying Territories Include: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware

Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/midatlanticemmys

Nashville / Midsouth

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization 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 for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, and Technology & Engineering.

Qualifying Territories Include: North Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama

Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/midsouthemmys

National Capital / Chesapeake Bay

Everyone in our profession understands the importance of an Emmy® Award. It is the “gold-standard” in the television profession across all media platforms. It speaks volumes about your work and your place in the television industry. The Capital Emmy Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes outstanding individual achievement in the region by conferring annual awards of merit.

Qualifying Territories Include: Maryland and Virginia.

Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/nationalcapitalemmys

New York

The New York Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is the preeminent membership organization serving the Television industry. NY NATAS is a professional service organization 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.

Qualifying Territories Include: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/newyorkemmys

Northwest

The Northwest Regional Emmy® Awards ceremonies highlight each year's activities in June. Along with the Emmy® Awards, the chapter provides our region's professionals with seminars, programs, and networking.

Qualifying Territories Include: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and Montana

Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/northwestemmys

Ohio Valley

The Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television.

Qualifying Territories Include: Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia


Categories: Emmys, Televsion
URL: https://vpe.tv/ohiovalleyemmys

Pacific Southwest

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Pacific Southwest Chapter, serves television professionals in San Diego, Bakersfield, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Santa Maria.

Qualifying Territories Include: San Diego and California


Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/pacificsouthwestemmys

Rocky Mountain / Southwest

We are the only professional association representing television professionals from all disciplines of the industry, serving as the common meeting ground for individuals dedicated to advancing the art and science of television. Chapter region serves Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Southeastern California.

Qualifying Territories Include: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Southeastern California.


Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/southwestemmys

San Francisco / Northern California

The San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences was chartered in 1961. 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.

Qualifying Territories Include: California, Hawaii and Oregon


Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/northerncaliforniaemmys

Southeast

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences sets the standards for excellence in the television broadcasting industry and holds the honor or presenting The Prime Time EMMY® Awards and the Daytime EMMY® Awards. Our Chapter represents television professionals from all disciplines of the industry and from each of our markets, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Asheville, NC.

Qualifying Territories Include: Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina and North Carolina


Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/southeastemmys

Suncoast

The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a nonprofit Florida corporation dedicated to excellence in television.

Qualifying Territories Include: Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia


Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/suncoastemmys

Upper Midwest

The Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership organization dedicated to excellence in video and television by honoring exceptional work, past and present; providing professional development and outreach; and nurturing the next generation of television professionals.

Qualifying Territories Include: Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota


Categories: Emmys, Television
URL: https://vpe.tv/uppermidwestemmys