40th Daytime Emmy Awards

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.

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Heather Tom , Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series winner
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Billy Miller , Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series winner
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Scott Clifton , Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series winner
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Chandler Massey , Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series winner
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Ricki Lake , Outstanding Talk Show Host winner
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Lidia Bastianich , Outstanding Culinary Host winner
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Monty Hall , Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
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Robin Meade served as one of the hosts, presenters and performers during the ceremony