Emmy Awards
* Presented by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS)
* Honors excellence in television programming
* Categories include acting, directing, writing, producing, and technical achievements
* First awarded in 1949
Grammy Awards
* Presented by the Recording Academy
* Honors excellence in music
* Categories include recording, songwriting, producing, and engineering
* First awarded in 1959
In addition to the different industries they represent, the Emmy Awards and Grammy Awards also have different eligibility requirements. Emmy Awards are only open to programs that were broadcast in the United States during the previous calendar year, while Grammy Awards are open to music that was released in the United States during the previous eligibility period (which runs from October 1 to September 30).
The Emmy Awards and Grammy Awards are both extremely competitive, and winning one of these awards is considered a major achievement in the entertainment industry.