The International Emmy Kids Awards, founded in
New York City
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in 2013, recognize excellence in international children's programming produced initially outside the United States, and are presented annually by
International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
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. The awards are presented annually in
Cannes
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at
MIPtv. They are the only Emmys presented outside the United States.
History
In previous years, the International Academy had presented a single award for children's programming at its main
International Emmy gala in November. In 2013, the academy decided to set up a separate ceremony, with International Emmy Kids Awards handed out in six categories to honor outstanding children's TV programming outside the U.S.
Nominations for the 1st International Emmy Kids Awards were announced on October 8, 2012, by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at a Press Conference at
MIPCOM
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, in Cannes.
In 2020, the International Academy reduced the categories presented to just three: animation, factual & entertainment, and live-action series.
Award categories
*Kids: Animation
*Kids: Factual & Entertainment
*Kids: Live-Action
Winners
See also
*
Children's and Family Emmy Awards
References
External links
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{{International Emmy Kids Awards categories
Awards established in 2013
International Emmy Awards