3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards Nominees Announced

Noms go to a slew of great animation in kids’ programming including the popular ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’ preschool series, Nick’s ‘The Tiny Chef Show,’ and Disney+’s hit ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur;’ awards ceremony slated for March 15, 2025.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced its nominees for the 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. The awards ceremonies are scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on March 15, 2025. Now in its third year, this standalone competition spotlights the pinnacle of creativity and innovation in children’s entertainment.

“This year’s nominations are particularly meaningful as much of the work being honored was delayed due to last year’s strikes,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. “It is a privilege to have been named Head of a competition that is not only honoring exceptional talent but is also shaping the way children and their families interact with the world. Congratulations to all.”

Two winners and an Honorable Mention in the Juried category, Public Service Initiative, were also announced. Winners in the Juried Individual Achievement in Animation categories will be announced in early 2025. The Lifetime Achievement honoree and ceremony host and presenters will be announced in early 2025.

Here are highlights of the Children’s and Family Emmy Awards – Nominees in animation and visual effects; the complete list can be seen here.

Preschool Series

Blue’s Clues & You! – Nickelodeon
Donkey Hodie - PBS Kids
Lovely Little Farm - Apple TV+
Sesame Street - MAX

Fiction Special

Monster High 2 – Nickelodeon
The Naughty Nine - Disney Channel
The Slumber Party - Disney Channel
The Velveteen Rabbit - Apple TV+
World’s Best - Disney+

Preschool Animated Series

Frog and Toad - Apple TV+
Interrupting Chicken - Apple TV+
Rosie’s Rules - PBS Kids
StoryBots: Answer Time - Netflix
The Tiny Chef Show - Nickelodeon

Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series

CURSES! - Apple TV+
Hilda - Netflix
Iwájú - Disney+
Kiff - Disney Channel
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur - Disney+
Summer Camp Island - Cartoon Network

Animated Special

Merry Little Batman - Prime Video
Orion and the Dark – Netflix
Peter and the Wolf – Max
Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie - Apple TV+
The Tiger’s Apprentice - Paramount+
Tiny Chef’s Marvelous Mish Mesh Special - Nickelodeon

Short Form Animated Program

How Not to Draw - Disney Channel
I Am Groot - Disney+
Once Upon a Studio - Disney+
Take Care with Peanuts - Snoopy - Official Channel
The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly - Disney+

Interactive Media

Cousin Hodie Playdate - Donkey Hodie - PBS Kids
Cyberchase: Cyber Sound Quest - PBS Kids
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood - PBS Kids
Molly of Denali - PBS Kids
Stu’s Super Stunts! - PBS Kids

Voice Performer in a Preschool Program

Bobby Moynihan as Bobby Boots: Pupstruction - Disney Junior
Cree Summer as Lizard & DeeDee: Spirit Rangers – Netflix
Fred Tatasciore as Bang, BlimBlam the Barbarian, King Hydrogen, Alabama Smith & The Lone Drifter: StoryBots: Answer Time – Netflix
Kari Wahlgren as Granny Caterina, Ms. Poochytail & Magda: Superkitties - Disney Junior

Voice Performer in a Children’s or Young Teen Program

Ben Feldman as Tylor Tuskmon: Monsters at Work - Disney+
Bob Bergen as Porky Pig: Looney Tunes Cartoons – Max
Eric Bauza as Daffy Duck & Bugs Bunny: Teen Titans Go! - Cartoon Network
Paul Walter Hauser as Dark: Orion and the Dark - Netflix
William Shatner as Keldor: Masters of the Universe: Revolution - Netflix

Younger Voice Performer in a Preschool, Children’s, or Young Teen Program

Arianna McDonald as Marcie: Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie - Apple TV+
Jacob Tremblay as Orion: Orion in the Dark - Netflix
Lucia Cunningham as Jessica Williams: Jessica’s Big Little World - Cartoon Network
Simisola Gbadamosi as Tola Martins: Iwájú - Disney+
Terrence Little Gardenhigh as Pat: Fright Krewe - Hulu I Peacock

Writing for a Preschool Animated Series