The best-known of the awards are the Primetime Awards ( some of which are named `` Creative Arts Emmys '' ) and the Daytime Emmy Awards . The Daytime Emmy Awards , generally are held in June , are presented in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming . The first daytime-themed Emmy Awards were given out at the primetime ceremony in 1972 , but the first separate awards show made just for daytime programming was not held until 1974 .