39th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards

The 39th Annual Creative Arts Emmy Awards presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, "recognizes outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. during the 2011 calendar year".
The 39th Annual Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony was held at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles on June 17, 2012. General Hospital won the most awards, with a total of five wins including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team and other Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The soap opera also had the most awards with a total of 23. Anthony Geary won its seventh win in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category. Live! with Regis and Kelly won in the Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment category for its last season. June Foray won for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program at age 94, becoming the oldest competitive winner in Emmy history. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to television producer Bill Geddie.

WWW emmyonline.org/daytime

Winners and nominees

In the lists below, the winner of the category is in bold.

Category	Winners and nominees
Outstanding Casting For An Animated Series Or Special	Meredith Layne and Sarah Noonan Brian Mathias David Doan, Maria Estrada, Michelle Levitt and Leslie Zaslower
Outstanding Culinary Program	Bobby Flay's Barbecue AddictionGiada at HomeGuy's Big BiteSandwich King
Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program	Gabe Swarr, Jim Schumann, Mike Mullen, Juan Meza-Leon and Peter Hastings David Knott, Shaun Cashman, Christo Stamboliev, Steve Loter and Lisa Schaffer Alan Smart, Tom Yasumi, Andrew Overtoom, Paul Tibbitt, Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Aaron Springer, Nate Cash, Luke Brookshier, Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Sean Charmatz, Vincent Waller and Andrea Romano David Hartman, Vinton Heuck, Shaunt Nigoghossian, Todd Waterman, Jamie Simone, Hiroyuki Hayashi, Kazuma Shimizu, Kazushi Nagase, Keisuke Ide and Akio Kazumi
Outstanding Writing in Animation	Doug Langdale, Kevin Seccia, Peter Hastings, Cheryl Holliday and Scott Kreamer Bill Motz, Bob Roth and Brandon Sawyer Adam Peltzman, Jeff Borkin, Kerri Grant, Scott Gray, Rodney Stringfellow and Janice Burgess Ken Scarborough, Raye Lankford, Joe Fallon, Ron Holsey and Peter K. Hirsch Tom Martin, Sergio Cilli, Jack Ferraiolo, Carla Filisha, Scott Ganz, Rick Groel, John N. Huss, Eric Ledgin, Ryan Raddatz and Andrew Samson
Outstanding Sound Editing - Animation	Joe Pizzulo, Paulette Lifton, James Lifton, Benjamin Wynn, Jeremy Zuckerman, Rob McIntryre, Anna Adams, Jason Stiff, Molly Minus, Matt Hall, Andrew Ing, Roberto Dominguez Alegria, Aran Tanchum, Chris Gresham and Lawrence Reyes Paulette Lifton, James Lifton, Adam Berry, Dominick Certo, Michael Petak, D.J. Lynch, Oliver Pearce, Matt Hall, Ian Nyeste, Aran Tanchum, Chris Gresham and Lawrence Reyes Paulette Lifton, James Lifton, Kimberlee Vanek, Nick Carr, MIshelle Fordham, D.J. Lynch, Jeffrey Hutchins, Aran Tanchum, Matt Hall, Chris Gresham and Todd Brodie Jonny Ludgate, Jeff Davis and Gordon Sproule Robbi Smith, Robert Poole II and Roy Braverman
Outstanding Sound Mixing - Animation	Justin Brinsfield, Matt Corey and Thomas J. Maydeck Dean Giammarco and Ewan Deane Mark Mercado and Thomas J Maydeck Ray Leonard and Michael Beiriger
Outstanding Individual in Animation	Joel Fajnor Ernie Gilbert Christophe Vacher
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition	Adam Berry Guy Moon Jeffrey Lesser, Larry Hochman and Josh Selig Nick Nolan
Outstanding Original Song - Children's and Animation	Dora the Explorer * "Todos Juntos Finale Song" - George Noriega, Musical Composer; Joel Someillan, Musical ComposerMy Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic * "Becoming Popular " - Daniel Ingram, composer; Meghan McCarthy, lyricist * "Find a Pet Song" - Daniel Ingram, composer; Charlotte Fullerton, lyricistThe Penguins of Madagascar * "In the Happy Little Land of Hoboken Surprise" Adam Berry, composer; Brandon Sawyer, lyricist**** * "Off the Clock" - Adam Berry, composer; John Behnke, lyricistSesame Street * "Don't Give Up" - Bill Sherman, composer; Joey Mazzarino, lyricist
Outstanding Lifestyle Program	Cars.TVChop Cut RebuildMarthaMy GenerationRough Cut
AOL Best Viral Video	Can't Hug Every CatEpic Meal TimeCollegeHumor's Jake and AmirKids React
Outstanding Commercial	MiO / The SevenJust Dance 3 / Jersey Shore
New Approaches - Daytime Children's	Design SquadCyberchaseFizzy's Lunch LabNoah Comprende
Outstanding Pre-School Children's Series	Sesame Street3rd & BirdSuper Why!Wonder Pets!Yo Gabba Gabba!
Outstanding Promotional Announcement - Episodic	General Hospital * "Brenda Wedding" & "Kidnapping"Disney XD * I'm In the Band Flipbook * Pair of Kings FlipbookDr. Phil * "The Anthonys" CampaignJeopardy! * The IBM ChallengeToday * The Royal Wedding
Outstanding Promotional Announcement - Institutional	The Ellen DeGeneres Show * Promises * You Never Know PBS Be More * Marker MomentsPBS KIDS * “What If?”
Outstanding Special Class Animated Program	Transformers: PrimeFanboy & Chum Chum
Outstanding Special Class Series	Super Soul SundayAsk This Old HouseMadePop Up VideoQuiet CampusSanjay Gupta MD
Outstanding Special Class Special	Style Exposed * Baring it All * Sperm Donor30 Years From HereThe "Joni" Show * Holocaust: Horror to HopePresident Obama’s 2011 Race To The Top Commencement ChallengeThanksgiving Live!
Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program	June Foray as Mrs. Cauldron * The Garfield Show: Which Witch James Hong as Mr. Ping * Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness Jeff Bennett as Kowalski * The Penguins of Madagascar Rodger Bumpass as Squidward * SpongeBob SquarePants
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/ Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama Series	The Bold and the BeautifulAll My ChildrenDays of Our LivesGeneral Hospital
Outstanding Achievement for a Casting Director For A Drama Series	Mark Teschner * General Hospital Marnie Saitta * Days of Our Lives Camille St. Cyr * The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design For A Drama Series	Mary Iannelli * General Hospital David Zyla * All My Children Susan Gammie Sally Lesser David Brooks * One Life to Live
Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team	General HospitalThe Bold and the BeautifulOne Life to LiveThe Young and the Restless
Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team	Days of Our LivesAll My ChildrenGeneral HospitalThe Young and the Restless
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling For A Drama Series	Michele Arvizo, Key HairstylistAudrey Soto, Hairstylist Romaine Markus-Myers, HairstylistAdriana Lucio, Hairstylist * The Bold and the BeautifulGeorge Guzman, HairstylistShannon Bradberry, HairstylistMary Kate Welsh, HairstylistRachel Ross Bunch, HairstylistAdriana Lucio, HairstylistRegina Rodriguez, HairstylistRachel Mason Bonner, Hairstylist * The Young and the Restless *Margie Puga, Hairstylist* *Matthew Holman, Hairstylist* *Patrick Kilian, Hairstylist* *Garry Allyn, Hairstylist* *Katharine O'Neill, Hairstylist* *Jen Singleton, Hairstylist* * Days of Our Lives *Anzhela Adzhiyan, Hairstylist* *Jennifer Petrovich, Hairstylist* *Lauran Poole, Hairstylist* * General Hospital
Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction For A Drama Series	Bob Bessoir, Lighting DirectorScott Devitte, Lighting Director * One Life to Live Patrick Cunniff, Lighting Director Phil Callan, Lighting Director * The Bold and the Beautiful Ted Polmanski, Lighting Director Mark Levin, Lighting Designer * Days of Our Lives Ray Thompson, Lighting Director Bill Roberts, Lighting Director * The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Achievement in Live & Direct To Tape Sound Mixing For A Drama Series	Christopher Banninger, Production MixerRT Smith, Post-Production MixerAnthony Inglese, Boom OperatorStu Rudolph, Boom OperatorAndy Morales, Boom Operator * All My Children Tommy Persson, Production Mixer Dino Johnson, Post-Production Mixer Mark Beckley, Boom Operator Luis Godinez Sr., Boom Operator Mark Mooney, Boom Operator Denise Palm Stones, Boom Operator * The Young and the Restless Aaron Lepley, Production Mixer George Forbes, Post-Production Mixer Brian Connell, Re-Recording Mixer Jerry Martz, Sound Effects Mixer Danny Lecuna, Sound Effects Mixer Ricky Alvarez, Boom Operator Dave Golba, Boom Operator Stan Sweeney, Boom Operator Brian Cuneen, Boom Operator * The Bold and the Beautiful William DeBlock, Production Mixer Paul S. Glass, Pre-Production Mixer Daniel Krausz, Pre-Production Mixer David Marino, Post-Production Mixer Charles Eisen, Boom Operator Wiliam Mozer, Boom Operator Deborah D'Anduono, Boom Operator Larry Strack, Boom Operator Tom Shepard, Boom Operator Joe Puleo, Boom Operator Barrin Bonet, Boom Operator * One Life to Live
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup For A Drama Series	Gail J. Hopkins, Head Makeup ArtistNina Wells, Makeup ArtistJoleen Rizzo, Makeup ArtistGlen Alen Gutierrez, Makeup ArtistDeidre Decker, Makeup Artist * Days of Our Lives Donna Messina, Head Makeup Artist Dara Jaramillo, Makeup Artist Bobbie Roberts, Makeup Artist Melinda Osgood, Makeup Artist Angela Ackley, Makeup Artist Tamara Papirian, Makeup Artist * General Hospital Renate Long, Head Makeup Artist Julia Davis, Makeup Artist James Demarco, Makeup Artist * One Life to Live Patti Denney, Key Makeup Artist Kathy Jones, Makeup Artist Robert Bolger, Makeup Artist Ralph Wilcox, Makeup Artist Marlene Mason, Makeup Artist * The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Achievement in Multiple Camera Editing For A Drama Series	Anthony Pascarelli, EditorMarika Kushel, Editor * All My Children Jonathan Smilowitz, Editor Sean-Michael Connor, Editor Zoe Edgerton, Editor Brian Bagwell, Editor * The Bold and the Beautiful Tina Keller, Editor Michael Fiamingo, Editor Joseph Lumar, Editor Lugh Powers, Lead Editor * Days of Our Lives Tracy Casper Lang, Editor Teresa Cicala, Editor Michael Sweeney, Editor Barry Gingold, Editor Vince Catania, Editor Stephen Cali, Editor Larry Farina, Editor * One Life to Live Marc Beruti, Editor Ralph Gertel, Editor Steve Pierron, Editor Jim Friesen, Editor * The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction And Composition For A Drama Series	Mike Dobson, Music SupervisorBryan Harrison, Music SupervisorJack Allocco, ComposerDavid Kurtz, Composer * The Young and the Restless Terry Walker, Music Director Jerry Pilato, Music Supervisor Gary Kuo, Composer Donn Wilkerson, Composer Jim Klein, Composer Pat O'Donnell, Composer Martin Davich, Composer * All My Children Lothar Struff, Music Supervisor Bradley P. Bell, Composer Jack Allocco, Composer David Kurtz, Composer * The Bold and the Beautiful Paul S. Glass, Supervising Music Director, Composer Daniel Krausz, Music Director Kurt Biederwolf, Composer David Nichtern, Composer Dominic Messenger, Composer Lee Holdridge, Composer Kevin Bents, Composer Chris Child, Composer Filip Mitrovic, Composer Bobby Summerfield, Composer David Marino, Composer * One Life to Live
Outstanding Original Song for a Drama Series	Dust * Robert Howard Hartry, Composer & Lyricist * Benjamin West, Composer & Lyricist * General HospitalOne Life * Paul S. Glass, Composer & Lyricist * One Life to LiveOur Time Will Come Find My Way Back Home * Jack Allocco, Composer & Lyricist * David Kurtz, Composer & Lyricist * The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction/Electronic Camera/Video Control For A Drama Series	Averill Perry, Technical DirectorKevin Carr, Technical DirectorDJ Diomedes, Camera OperatorDale Carlson, Camera OperatorCraig Camou, Camera OperatorDean Cosenella, Camera OperatorAntonio Simone, Video ControlCharles Barrett, Video Control * General Hospital Chuck Abate, Technical Director Barbara Langdon, Camera Operator John Boyd, Camera Operator Lew Friant, Camera Operator David Warner, Camera Operator Nichel Montgomery, Video Control * All My Children John C. O'Neill, Technical Director Mike Caruso, Technical Director Barbara J. Langdon, Electronic Camera John D. Sizemore, Electronic Camera Michael Macartea, Camera Operator Hugo Morelli, Camera Operator Bill Scott, Camera Operator Alexis Dellar Hanson, Senior Video Control * Days of Our Lives Tracy Lawrence, Technical Director John Bromberek, Camera Operator Luis Godinez Jr., Camera Operator Kai Kim, Camera Operator Scha Jani, Video Control Robert Bosio, Video Control * The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design	The Nate Berkus ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Fresh Beat BandSesame Street
Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling	The Fresh Beat BandThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowR. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The SeriesSesame StreetYo Gabba Gabba!
Outstanding Directing In An Animated Program	The Penguins of MadagascarKung Fu Panda: Legends of AwesomenessSpongeBob SquarePantsTransformers: Prime
Outstanding Directing In A Children's Series	Sesame StreetDesign SquadThe Electric CompanyR. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series
Outstanding Directing in a Lifestyle/Culinary Program	America's Test KitchenCook's CountryGiada at HomeMexico One Plate at a Time with Rick BaylessThis New House
Outstanding Directing In A Talk Show/Morning Program	TodayAnderson LiveThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Oprah Winfrey ShowThe View
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling	The Fresh Beat BandRachael RayThe TalkThe Wendy Williams Show
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation	Joel Fajnor * Art Director * Kung Fu Panda: Legends of AwesomenessErnie Gilbert * Character Designer * T.U.F.F. PuppyChristophe Vacher * Supervising Color Designer * Transformers: Prime
Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction	The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Oprah Winfrey ShowRachael RaySesame StreetThe View
Outstanding Achievement in Live & Direct To Tape Sound Mixing	The Oprah Winfrey ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowTodayThe View
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup	Green Screen AdventuresSemi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra LeeR. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The SeriesThe TalkThe View
Outstanding Achievement in Main Title and Graphic Design	Big Morning Buzz LiveDr. PhilThe Fresh Beat BandThe "Joni" Show * Holocaust: Horror to HopeSuperbookToday
Outstanding Achievement in Multiple Camera Editing	Sesame StreetDr. PhilThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowGiada at HomeThe Oprah Winfrey Show
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction And Composition	Wonder PetsCurious GeorgeThe Penguins of MadagascarT.U.F.F. Puppy
Outstanding Original Song – Children’s and Animation	'"In the Happy Little Land of Hoboken Surprise" "Off the Clock" * The Penguins of Madagascar *"Todos Juntos Finale Song"* * Dora the Explorer *"Becoming Popular "* *"May the Best Pet Win"* * My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic *"Don't Give Up"* * Sesame Street
Outstanding Original Song	" Join Our Parade" "Jolly Dream Pirates" * 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Single Camera Editing	The Electric CompanyBiz Kid$R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The SeriesSurf's Up For Dogs: The Making of the World's Longest and Heaviest Float
Outstanding Achievement in Single Camera Photography (Film or Electronic)	EquitrekkingThe Electric CompanyGiada at HomeR. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The SeriesTravelscope
Outstanding Special Class Directing	85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeDisney Parks Christmas Day ParadeSesame Street * Todos juntos contra el hambre Travelscope
Outstanding Special Class Writing	The Ellen DeGeneres Show85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadePop Up VideoSesame Street * Todos juntos contra el hambre
Outstanding Technical Direction/Electronic Camera/Video Control	Sesame StreetDisney Parks Christmas Day ParadeThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe View
Outstanding Writing In Animation	WordGirlThe BackyardigansKung Fu Panda: Legends of AwesomenessMartha SpeaksThe Penguins of Madagascar
Outstanding Writing In A Children's Series	Sesame Street3rd & BirdThe Electric CompanyWild KrattsWonder Pets
Outstanding Stunt Coordination	Terry James, Stunt Coordinator * Days of Our Lives Tim Davison, Stunt Coordinator * General Hospital
Outstanding Special Class Short Format Daytime	The Time I...Got 322 Pairs of Shoes for my BirthdayThe BayDisney A Poem Is...Nickelodeon's All Together Now Anti Bullying Campaign * Dora the Explorer InterstitialThe Time I...

;Notes

The Bold and the Beautiful & The Young and the Restless tied.
All My Children & The Young and the Restless tied.
All 3 tied.
Green Screen Adventures & Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee tied.