Special Awards

Special Awards

Every year, the International Academy presents two Special Awards to individuals or organizations who have made a global impact on the Arts & Sciences of television. 

International Emmy® Founders Award

The International Emmy Founders Award celebrates the accomplishments of an individual or organization, whose work is recognized throughout the world, embodying the vision of the founders of The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, crossing cultural boundaries to touch our common humanity.

  • David E. Kelley – Presented by Michael Pressman

    2024

    Writer & Producer

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  • Jesse Armstrong – Presented by Casey Bloys

    2023

    Writer, Creator & Showrunner

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  • Ava DuVernay – Presented by Blair Underwood and Benjamin Bratt

    2022

    Film & TV Director, Writer and Producer, Selma and A Wrinkle in Time

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  • David Benioff & D.B. Weiss – Presented by Conleth Hill

    2019


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International Emmy® Directorate Award

The International Emmy Directorate Award is presented to organizations or individuals in management, administration, engineering, news, programming, and/or international relations for outstanding contributions over a period of time to the arts and sciences of international television.

  • Sidonie Dumas – Presented by Omar Sy

    2024

    Gaumont CEO

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  • Ektaa R. Kapoor – Presented by Dr. Deepak Chopra

    2023

    Co-Founder Balaji Telefilms

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  • Miky Lee – Presented by Song Joong-ki

    2022

    Vice Chairwoman of CJ Group

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  • Thomas Bellut – Presented by Dirk Nowitzki

    2021