US EditionEmmys Introduce Legacy Award to Honor TV Shows with Lasting Cultural Impact
The new Legacy Award honors TV programs with at least 60 episodes and five seasons that maintain cultural relevance, awarded annually by the Television Academy.
- On Thursday, the Television Academy announced the Legacy Award, its first major new Emmy in nearly 20 years, honoring TV programs with profound and lasting cultural impact.
- Citing television's history, the Academy framed the award as a way to honor more of television's history and acknowledge storytellers whose work resonated with viewers.
- To qualify, programs must total a minimum of 60 episodes across five seasons and show sustained relevance, while franchise properties are awarded as a whole and may only win once.
- Selection and approval will involve the Board of Governors, with candidates chosen annually by the Governors Award Committee, renamed the Special Awards Committee, from submissions by board members, the committee, industry, or the public.
- The Academy said the award could debut at the 2026 Emmys scheduled to air September 14, with nominations announced July 8, for shows aired June 1, 2025–May 31, 2026.
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The Emmy Awards present their first major award in nearly 20 years: the Legacy Award. The Television Academy, which organizes the ceremony, announced that the new award aims to recognize television programs that have had a “deep and lasting impact” on audiences and continue to be “relevant to society, culture and industry.”
The U.S. Television Academy, which organises the Emmy Awards, announced the creation of the Legacy Award. This award will be dedicated to programs that have broadcast at least 60 episodes over five seasons and have maintained their relevance over time.
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