The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) has announced the fantastic news that Nickelodeon has received a raft of nominations in the 3rd annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards!
Update (3/17) - The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) has announced the winners of the 3rd annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, with Blue's Clue's & You!, The Tiny Chef Show and Well Versed all winning trophies! The awards were hosted by Eric Bauza (Voice of “Bugs Bunny” and “Daffy Duck”), with presenters including Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo (“Phoebe Thunderman” and “Max” in The Thundermans Return), Terrence Little Gardenhigh (voice of
“John Patrick ‘Pat’ Patterson” in Fright Krewe), and Cree Summer (voice of “Lizard” & “DeeDee” in Spirit Rangers).
- Nickelodeon's beloved preschool series Blue’s Clues & You! has received a nomination in the "Outstanding Preschool Series" (WINNER) category of the 2024 CAFE Awards;
- Nickelodeon and Paramount+'s hit musical movie Monster High 2 has received four nominations in the 2024 CAFE Awards: for "Outstanding Fiction Special", "Outstanding Costume Design/Styling", "Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup", and "Outstanding Choreography";
- Nickelodeon's hit preschool series The Tiny Chef Show has earned three nominations: the series has been nominated for "Outstanding Preschool Animated Series" (WINNER) and "Outstanding Editing for a Preschool Animated Program", whilst the show's holiday special "Tiny Chef’s Marvelous Mish Mesh Special" has been nominated for "Outstanding Animated Special";
- Nickelodeon's hit comedy series Erin & Aaron has received two nominations: the show has been nominated for "Outstanding Editing for a Multiple Camera Live Action Program", whilst young actor Pyper Braun has been nominated for "Outstanding Younger Performer in a Preschool, Children’s or Young Teen Program" for portraying the role of Natasha Williams;
- Joining Pyper Braun in the "Outstanding Younger Performer in a Preschool, Children’s or Young Teen Program" category is Alaya High for her portrayal of Lay Lay in That Girl Lay Lay;
- Nickelodeon and Paramount+'s Baby Shark’s Big Movie! has received two nominations: the song “Keep Swimming Through” has been nominated for "Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool Program" whilst the movie has been nominated for "Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program";
- Meanwhile, actor Kimiko Glenn has been nominated for "Outstanding Voice Performer in a Preschool Program" her portrayal of the titular Baby Shark in Baby Shark’s Big Show!, Nickelodeon's popular animated preschool series which the film is based on;
- The Really Loud House, the popular live-action adaptation of Nickelodeon's hit animated series, The Loud House, has been nominated for "Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup" and "Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Live Action Program";
- Additionally, Paramount+'s popular animated movie The Tiger’s Apprentice has been nominated for "Outstanding Animated Special";
- NATAS has also announced that Nickelodeon's Well Versed, a series of songs dedicated to helping young people understanding how government works; has won the "Outstanding Public Service Initiative" award, along with "La Fuerza-STEM: Engaging Hispanic Families in Science Through Culturally Relevant Media" (La Fuerza de Creer: Dulce Sazón) from Univision (Sesame Street's "Sesame Workshop: Emotional Well-Being" from Sesame Workshop also received an honorable mention).
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) will announce the winners of the third annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on March 15, 2025.
According to NATAS, the “standalone competition spotlights the pinnacle of creativity and innovation in children’s entertainment.”
Winners in the juried individual achievement in animation categories will be announced early next year, as will the lifetime achievement nominee and ceremony host.
“This year’s nominations are particularly meaningful as much of the work being honored was delayed due to last year’s strikes,” says Rachel Schwartz, head of the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. “It is a privilege to have been named Head of a competition that is not only honoring exceptional talent but is also shaping the way children and their families interact with the world. Congratulations to all.”
A full list of 3rd annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards nominations can be found on
The Hollywood Reporter, with a full list of winners available on
theemmys.tv.
Outstanding Preschool Series - Blue's Clues & You!
Nickelodeon [9 Story Media Group / Brown Bag Films]
Executive Producer Vince Commisso, Wendy Harris, Traci Paige Johnson, Todd Kessler,
Angela C. Santomero, Jennifer Twomey
Supervising Producer Nisa Contreras, Shevaun Gray, Peter Griffiths
Senior Producer Ana Voci
Producer Jackie Payton
Series Producer Lesley Saliwonchyk
Line Producer Natasha Daly, Patrick R. Quinn, Kyle Whaley
Consulting Producer Steve Burns, M.R. Horhager, Vadim Kapridov, Nora Keely, Marcy
Pritchard, Jennifer Sherman
Associate Producer Maddie Kroll
Outstanding Preschool Animated Series - The Tiny Chef Show
Nickelodeon
Executive Producer Ozlem 'Ozi' Akturk, Kristen Bell, Alex Bulkley, Corey Campodonico, Leah
Gotcsik, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Rachel Larsen, Adam Reid, Morgan Sackett
Co-Executive Producer Michael Kaufman
Line Producer Sara Crowley, Jason Wyatt
Outstanding Public Service Initiative - La Fuerza-STEM: Engaging Hispanic Families in Science Through Culturally Relevant Media
Univision
Executive Producer Carlos Collazo, Teri Gonzalez Arvesu, Joy Lorenzo Kennedy, Michelle
López, Anthony Tassi, Jessica Mercer Young
Producer Alexandra Barrera, Charlie Cartaya, Joy Castañeda, Cecilia Fernandez, Eduardo
Forero, Cynthia Hoisington, Temis Laguna, Michelle López, William Melendez, Monica Mola,
Katherine Mora, Claudia Prado, Vanessa Pérez Márquez, Alexia Raynal, Rafael Rodriguez,
Hernan Torres
Director Charlie Cartaya
Writer Carlos Collazo, Alejandro Reyes, Gloria Rodríguez de los Reyes, Jimena Romero
Outstanding Public Service Initiative - Well Versed
Nickelodeon
Executive Producer Danielle DeCourcey, Jarrett Moreno, Matthew Segal, Taye Shuayb,
Jessie Surovell, Mike Vainisi, Tom Werner
Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation Eryk Casemiro
Executive in Charge of Production Kelley Gardner
Co-Executive Producer Dennis "Kosh" Jacobs
Supervising Producer Gerry Mattei
Outstanding Public Service Initiative *HONORABLE MENTION* - Sesame Workshop: Emotional Well-Being
Sesame Workshop
Executive Producer Melissa Dino, Olexa Hewryk, Sal Perez, Kay Wilson Stallings
Producer Imogen Dentith, Courtney Hindle, Yuewen Jiang, Karyn Leibovich, Magali McDonald,
Andrew Moriarty, Alia Nakashima, Justin Simonich, Ashmou Younge
Line Producer Aimee Blackton, Amanda Young
Associate Producer Fiorela Gonzales
Director Shannon Flynn, Joanna Hepworth, Andrew Moriarty, Matt Vogel
Writer Ayub Arain, Samantha Berger, Liz Hara, Andrew Moriarty, Maxwell Nicoll
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Originally published: December 13, 2025.
