Daytime Emmy Awards

The Daytime Emmy Awards are presented annual in recognition of excellence in daytime television shows. Vanessa Williams hosted the 36th awards ceremony. The 2009 awards show was broadcast on August 30, 2009 from Los Angeles, California.

Nominees in nine categories were announced on May 14, 2009, during the Today show. and the remainder of the nominees were announced online.Official Site: Official Site: 36th Daytime Emmy Nominations

The nominations for 36th annual Daytime Emmy Awards of 2009 were presented during the 4th hour of the Today show on May 14, 2009. Nine categories as well as the show host, Vanessa Williams, were announced during the program. The remainder of the nominations were posted online.

A special "Lifetime Achievement Award" will be presented to Sesame Street for delivering high-quality children's programming for 40 years.Official Site: 36th Daytime Emmy's Announcement

• Official Site: Emmy Origin

• SoapCentral.com: Daytime Emmy Awards Archive

• Soapdom: Daytime Emmy Awards Coverage

• IMDb: Daytime Emmy Awards Search Results

• Note: The majority of links below are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.

• 2002: Bob Barker hosts the 29th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

• 2003: Wayne Brady hosts the 30th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

• 2004: Vanessa Marcil hosts the 31st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

• 2005: Eric Braeden and Deidre Hall host the 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

• 2006: Tom Bergeron and Kelly Monaco host the 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

• 2007: The 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards were not officially hosted by anyone

• 2008: Cameron Mathison and Sherri Shepherd hosted the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards