The award ceremony was hosted by Roger Moore and presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS).
A&E TV network aired the awards on December 28 to more than 20 countries including Italy, Germany, Australia, Spain, Japan and China.
[1] This year's entries – 242 from 24 nations – were judged in New York City and Los Angeles by U.S.-based TV executives, distributors, buyers, producers, writers and directors.
A total of 18 TV shows were selected to compete for awards in six categories, 14 of which are in English language, including all nominated in the categories of documentary arts, popular arts program and children's program.
The award ceremony was produced by Joseph Cates, and broadcast by the Italian web site RAI.