The 40th Daytime Emmy Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), "recognizes outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the 2012 calendar year".
[1][2][3] The ceremony was televised in the United States by HLN and executive produced by Gabriel Gornell.
[7] In related events, the 40th Annual Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony was held at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles on June 14, 2013.
The Young and the Restless had received the most nominations, with a total of 23 (including Creative Arts Emmy Awards).
The Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Monty Hall and Bob Stewart.