The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (
NATAS), which gives presents the coveted
Emmy among sectors of the television industry in several award ceremonies.
[The Emmy Awards - National Academy Chapters] While the National Emmy Award Ceremony is probably the most recognized, Regional Award Ceremonies are held throughout the twenty chapters of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, located across the
United States, that conduct regional awards to recognize excellence in all the regional
television markets. Because the headquarters of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences are located in
Los Angeles, the Academy also handles the Los Angeles area membership and regional awards.
Regional Emmy Awards
The Suncoast Chapter, a regional chapter within the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, is a nonprofit
Florida corporation dedicated to awarding excellence in television. The Chapter offers annual Emmy Awards called The Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards to television markets in the entire State of Florida,
Alexandria,
Baton Rouge,
Lafayette,
Lake Charles and
New Orleans,
Louisiana, Mobile,
Alabama, Thomasville,
Georgia and
Puerto Rico.
[Suncoast Chapter Home Page]
Out of more than 8,000 entries submitted each year less than 10% is actually awarded a trophy and unlike other competitions, only one prize is awarded in each category. There are no second or third places awarded.
