2016 Emmys: Dates and Details for the 68th Emmy Awards
Entries for the 68th Emmy Awards have started this week. Here is your calendar for the most important dates, from eligibility to nominations, of this year’s Emmys.
Eligibility
June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016
Eligibility period (please also refer to the “hanging episodes” rule)
Week of March 21
Online entry process begins during the week of March 21. Rules and Procedures available on the Forms & Downloads page at TelevisionAcademy.com
May 2
Entry deadline for ALL entries that were originally presented 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM, June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016
May 10
Deadline for members to apply for hyphenate voting status and be eligible to vote in both rounds of the 2016 Emmy Award competition
May 19
Deadline to apply for membership to guarantee eligibility to vote in both rounds of the 2016 Emmy Award competition. Application must be completed and paid in order to qualify
June 12
Deadline for former members (whose membership has lapsed within the preceding four years) to reinstate their membership and be eligible to vote in both rounds of the 2016 Emmy Award competition
June 13
Nomination voting begins
June 27, 10:00 PM PT
Nomination voting ends
July 14
Nominations are announced live
Week of August 8
Final round videos available for viewing
August 15
Final round voting begins
August 29, 10:00 PM PT
Final round voting ends
September 10 & 11
Creative Arts Awards and Ball
September 18
ABC Telecast and Governors Ball
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