American Reality Television Awards (ARTAS)

Sponsored by| Kristen Moss and Andrew Ward
Date| 2013 (2013)
Presented by| Academy of Reality Television
Website| theartas.com

American Reality Television Awards, also known as The ARTAS, is a set of awards presented annually. It was created by Kristen Moss and Andrew Ward and is presented by the Academy of Reality Television.[1] Instituted in 2013, ARTAS is the first awards show to recognize talent on screen and behind the scenes of Reality Television.[2][3]

The latest ARTAS was held in the Summer of 2021, receiving over 2 million votes in all categories.[4]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Selected award categories
* 3 In the media
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## History[edit]

The ARTAS was created by Executive Producers Kristen Moss[5] and Andrew Ward with the aim to support, examine, and redefine the art of reality in media by rewarding excellence, encouraging experimentation, and recognizing that the public is the center of the entertainment industry.[6]

The first awards were presented in 2013 rewarding excellence in front and behind the cameras in all areas in the world of unscripted television. Since then, the awards have been held to honor and promote the wide diversity of programming that has propelled reality television to the forefront of entertainment.[7]

The American Reality Television Awards also started a Humanitarian Award in 2014, which eventually evolved into the Reality Television Hall of Fame.[8] Some noteworthy recipients of this award include former President Donald Trump, Heidi and Spencer Pratt, and Janice Dickinson.[9]

From all 8 ARTAS Awards, Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Harvey, Leah Remini, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Gordon Ramsay, Abby Lee Miller, and RuPaul are some of the prominent figures who won the trophy across different categories.[10] Past American Reality Television Awards hosts have been Matt Iseman of American Ninja Warrior, Jonathan Bennett of Cake Wars, Michelle Visage of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Melissa Peterman of Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition and Kel Mitchell of Nickelodeon and Dancing with the Stars.[11]

## Selected award categories[edit]

* Best Competition Show
* Most Creative Challenge
* Best Docu-Series
* Best Digital Reality Series
* Outstanding Editing
* Best Feel Good Show
* Best Game/Variety Show
* Guilty Pleasure
* Best Host/Hostess
* Best International Reality Series
* Best Judging Panel
* Best Lifestyle Show
* Best New Cast
* Best Kids Reality Series
* Best Production Company
* Best New Show
* Best Overall Show
* Best Returning Cast
* Best Production Crew
* Best Reality TV Moment
* Unique Concept
* Villain

## In the media[edit]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ "Everything To Know About the American Reality Television Awards". movienewsroom.com. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
2. ↑ "Everything To Know About the American Reality Television Awards". ScreenRant. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
3. ↑ "The American Reality Television Awards Provides a Platform to Celebrate the Breadth of Reality Television". New York Wire. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
4. ↑ News, EIN (9 July 2021). "Chayce Beckham Accepts ARTAS Award On Behalf Of 'American Idol' Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry & Lionel Richie". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved 9 November 2021. `{{cite web}}`: `|last1=` has generic name (help)
5. ↑ Stories, Local. "Inspiring Conversations with Kristen Moss of The American Reality Television Awards - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
6. ↑ "8th annual american reality television awards artas". stage.rimadesio.it/. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
7. ↑ "American Reality Television Awards - Latest News - realityawardstv | PRLog". pressroom.prlog.org. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
8. ↑ "The American Reality Television Awards Aims to Highlight This Year's Industry Powerhouses". LA Wire. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
9. ↑ "Gown and Out in Beverly Hills wins Outstanding Digital Reality Series at the American Reality Television Awards". einnews.com. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
10. ↑ Marie, Sarah (6 March 2021). "The American Reality Television Awards Promotes Authenticity by Acknowledging Brilliance and Creativity". New York Weekly. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
11. ↑ "ARTAS: Rewarding Excellence in the Reality Television Industry". Entertainment Monthly News. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.

## External links[edit]

* Official Website
* ARTAS on Facebook
* ARTAS on Instagram
* ARTAS's channel on YouTube
* ARTAS on Twitter