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Soap opera fans are eagerly awaiting the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards to see which of their favorite soaps and actors will walk away with accolades. With the event being pushed into the fall in a shift away from the previous May/June schedule, viewers have had to wait longer than usual to see the stars and teams behind the shows being honored. But the wait is nearly over. The ceremony will air Friday, October 17 at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on watch.theemmys.tv/daytime.

If you’re a soap fan who’s new to watching the Daytime Emmys and need a primer on which awards are considered the top prizes for the genre, Soap Hub has you covered. We’ll also fill you in on more categories to tune into.

Key Takeaways

• The most sought-after awards for soap operas
• Details on the new category — Outstanding Emerging Talent
• Less recognized categories where daytime dramas are nominated

Soap Opera Nominations For The Daytime Emmys 2025

The Daytime Emmys celebrate the achievements of adult and general audience programming, not specific to children, that typically broadcasts during the day or is streaming content that is educational/instructional, falls within lifestyle or travel, explores the arts and pop culture, is a legal/courtroom program, or a daytime special.

For soap watchers, the prime categories are the show, writing, and major acting nominations for daytime dramas. The rest is icing on the cake for fans, but they’re very important to the talent in front and behind the camera. Here are all the nominees.Top Prizes
The nominations below are based on the 2024 television year. Beyond the Gates was not eligible due to this window. The series, actors, and the soap’s team will be eligible for consideration for the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys. However, star Karla Mosley is set to be a presenter during the ceremony.