National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

Our official title is The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter (NCCB) of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). It’s a mouthful! To make things easier we call ourselves The Capital Emmys. We are a non-profit, professional organization serving the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC television and media community. Our foundation is The Emmy® Award. The Emmy® is the TV industry’s gold-standard for the recognition of television excellence. Capital Emmys (NATAS-NCCB) is dedicated to advancement in the art and science of television. The Academy’s goals are to foster creative leadership in the television industry, and to encourage artistic, educational and cultural excellence and technical progress. The Emmy® Awards are part of our overall mission: To be a positive force in the television profession across all media. Explore this site to get the full picture and discover where you fit in.